[Leica] Possible damage to M9 sensor from flying

[pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)]

Bruce,

Yes, there is a theoretical probability that it might happen, but the
probability is so small that - as the others say - it REALLY is not worth
bothering about.

Peter Dzwig

bruceslomovitz at comcast.net wrote:
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> All, 
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> 
> 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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