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David Farkas;5545 wrote: Doug,

This is good info for M (Typ 240) users. Thanks for posting.

Just be aware that taking these screen protectors off can be problematic and could potentially damage the rear LCD. We usually recommend using a removable protective film like those used for iPhones as they pose no risk and afford the same level…

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Thank-you David. I'll take advantage of that after my daughter's wedding in November.

Jerry

JerryY;5564 wrote: David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact?

Jerry

Yes, Leica NJ will clean your sensor at no charge, S included.

The only drawback will be being without your camera for a while.

To send directly to Leica:

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No, I didn't get to see that part of the Palace. I was playing hookey during for a few hours during a meeting I was attending and could only spend an afternoon taking the out-of-doors south to north route. I hope the next time I'm in Beijing I will have nore time to visit some of the sights I haven't seen.

On a related note, I was surprised…[Read more]

My informal 100 percent positive review of this very nifty little camera. Ordinarily the various reviews list pros and cons, but until other cameras start coming on line that compete with this camera on size, quality, and features, I won't have anything on which to base that level of critique.

http://youtu.be/nFDA3M6UcD4

JerryY;5564 wrote: David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact? Jerry

Just to note, I opened the shutter and used my new Giottos “rocket blower” on the sensor, or more precisely the glass covering the sensor. I took blank blue-sky photos before and…[Read more]

David Farkas;5544 wrote: If the spots ulitmately bother you, you can send the camera to Leica in NJ and they will clean the sensor for you at no charge.

David, is that correct? Will Leica, NJ really clean the sensor at no charge? Does that apply also to the S? If so, who do we contact?

Jerry

Doug;5551 wrote: I sold my M9 the other day… It had had a Giottos screen protector on it for 3 years, and in that time it collected some fine scratches. So I removed it for the sale, revealing an undamaged Leica LCD looking like new.

I've heard of another brand of screen protector that reportedly damages some Leica screens, but I'm guessing…

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The random symmetries in nature are interesting. The center 4 rectangles taken together look a lot like images of the background radiation of the universe. Probably not unrelated, as heat radiation drives both over different time scales.

Pete Walentin;5554 wrote: Hi Gary,
Thanks for the info. Do you have any idea when they announce the dates for the next year? Cheers,s
Pete

I anticipate the dates will be available before the end of this year. It's bound to be Friday 12 September through 14th.

Tickets are available for each day, or for the event which has a…[Read more]

Hi Gary,

Thanks for the info. Do you have any idea when they announce the dates for the next year?

Cheers,
Pete

I sold my M9 the other day… It had had a Giottos screen protector on it for 3 years, and in that time it collected some fine scratches. So I removed it for the sale, revealing an undamaged Leica LCD looking like new.

I've heard of another brand of screen protector that reportedly damages some Leica screens, but I'm guessing it's a different…[Read more]

Beautiful motifs – great color. Did you by chance run across the (don't know what it's called or where it is) long corridor that has a series of overhead tapestries? There are some amazing sights in China.

David Farkas;5544 wrote: The rocket blower works pretty well, but you may not be able to get all spots off the sensor. If the spots ulitmately bother you, you can send the camera to Leica in NJ and they will clean the sensor for you at no charge.

Thanks David. I'm going to try the blower (safely of course!), and if that gets some of them off…[Read more]

Doug;5532 wrote: The Giottos SP83022 Schott Glass screen protector is a near-perfect fit on the LCD of the M typ240. This is marketed for Nikon 1 V1, J1, and V2 cameras.

The LCD measures 70mm x 49mm and has a narrow blank border that is not used for imaging, and similarly a wider unused bar at right.

The Giottos 3022 series measures 69mm…

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dalethorn;5534 wrote: I ordered one of those Giottos rocket air blower things. I hope it works. Leica says they “take no responsibility” for whatever happens. Not exactly a confidence builder.

Unfortunately, dust is par for the course on digital sensors, especially on CCD sensors like that used in the Monochrom. In most cases, the small dark…[Read more]

Pete Walentin;5540 wrote: Thanks a lot. I love each and every shot. I must go there. 🙂

Thanks, Peter.

Be aware that there are a lot of returning customers and accommodation in the area is difficult to secure. For next September, it would be good to have a bed in place by the end of January.

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Thanks a lot. I love each and every shot. I must go there. 🙂

I ordered one of those Giottos rocket air blower things. I hope it works. Leica says they “take no responsibility” for whatever happens. Not exactly a confidence builder.