Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Mar 12, 2010, at 12:48 PM, Vince Passaro wrote: > In a way some of think every camera IS venerable. Except those disposable > ones. Meanwhile I know I'll be careful of venereal diseases on my next long > flight.... although if the flight is really long I might be tempted to take > the risk. if every camera is venerable, it's best to transport them in a condom, as far as your risk... that's between you and your doctor... Steve > > On Fri, Mar 12, 2010 at 1:37 PM, Chris Williams <zoeica at mac.com> wrote: > >> Bruce, >> >> That would mean almost every digital camera would be venerable when >> shipped >> to and from? >> >> I think you'll be fine. Worry more about airborne diseases on long flights >> :) >> >> Chris >> NOLA >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <bruceslomovitz at comcast.net> >> To: <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 12:27 PM >> Subject: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying >> >> >> >> >>> >>> All, >>> >>> >>> >>> Recently acquired M9 and planning photography trip to Philippines. The >>> purchase of this camera was a big outlay for me as I am sure it would be >>> for >>> many of you. I've been seeing information on the web that the CCD in a >>> digital camera can develop "hot pixels" from solar radiation when >>> carried in >>> an aircraft. I thought of carrying it in a lead-lined film bag until I >>> found >>> a scholarly article stating that even 3mm of lead will not protect >>> against >>> this damage. >>> >>> >>> >>> I'm wondering if any of you have good infor concerning this danger or if >>> anyone has noticed any problems with the CCD after flying. >>> >>> >>> >>> Thanks in advance. >>> >>> >>> >>> Bruce S. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information