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Here are two examples of particles I thought were dust but are actually flakes from de-lamination. In one sense it's a relief since I couldn't understand why so much dust remained after frequent cleanings with a Firefly de-ionizer. Plus, I'm very careful when changing lenses.

Hope this helps, Peter.

“I’ve been using the X Vario for about a year and generally am satisfied with it. Image quality leaves nothing to be desired, and in fact its only weakness as a travel camera is its maximum aperture that makes it difficult to use in low light. The X113 (and now the Q) solved that problem, but of course it doesn’t have the versatility of a zoo…[Read more]

I've been using the X Vario for about a year and generally am satisfied with it. Image quality leaves nothing to be desired, and in fact its only weakness as a travel camera is its maximum aperture that makes it difficult to use in low light.

The X113 (and now the Q) solved that problem, but of course it doesn't have the versatility of a zoom…[Read more]

J,

+1 for Leica service, they are the best I have ever dealt with.

Very pro consumer!

Maybe you could post a 100% crop to show what the spots look like for future reference?

I've never heard about this on an S sensor before, but knowing the M9 sensor is from the same period and manufacturer, maybe this could be expected. Anyway, I hope you'll get your camera back ASAP!