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Subject: [Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying
From: steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:56:00 -0800
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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.
>>> 
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>>> 
>> 
>> 
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