knut_schwinzer Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Just did some night shots in A mode (that is, in my case, 32 seconds, it won't do longer exposures)<br /> The last one that turned out properly was this one:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>But the next shot turned out like this:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>So I tried again the following morning, short shutter speeds, interesting:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>I looked in the archives but did not find anything but high iso/long exposure slight banding. Any idea anybody? Sensor gone? And another one:</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosvanEekelen Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Looks like data corruption. I had this once with a failing harddisk. Can be in camera or further down the digital path. Check wiring/usb cables, card reader, card, etc. How do the pictures show on the camera's screen?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Thanks Jos, looks exactly the same on the rear LCD. Took out battery and SD, inserted them again, changed SD card, but problem persists. No matter if I shoot JPEG, DNG or combined.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosvanEekelen Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Looks like an internal camera problem then. Can you reset the M9? Otherwise it's a trip back to Leica.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Smith Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Try a new card. Robin Smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 19, 2016 Author Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Tried new SD, formatted in camera, same issue. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Williams Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Keep on shooting and make this your signature style? I really like the last one! Are all your cards the same type? (I think there were some file corruption issues with certain Sandisk cards). Do you have the latest firmware? Otherwise, what Jos said.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Lazzari Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <blockquote> <p>"Looks like data corruption" <em><strong>Jos van E.</strong></em></p> </blockquote> <p>I agree, but my focus would be on the flex coming directly off of the sensor to its pressure connector on the main PCB (Contact issue).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_Es Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 It could be the sensor. Leica twice replaced my sensor and there. Seemed nothing wrong with it. This was after I took it in to Leica Kyoto for routine sensor cleaning. Leica did both replacements for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>I agree with Jos etc: it definitely looks like a physical issue, and not a data corruption issue.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhooru Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 <p>Well, it seems it has to be either sensor. I would guess that something burned out on the long exposure.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 <p>Thanks so far guys, at this point I think I prepare a parcel. </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_elwing Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 <p>I have done a lot of long exposures without mishap. It's a bit scary, Knut, for those of us with this camera. You will let us know how you fare? Good luck</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 20, 2016 Author Share Posted September 20, 2016 <p>Be reassured, James, until now we have only suppositions. The M9 is packed up waiting on pick up.<br /> Wetzlar will tell, I will report here. And yes, these are the pleiades, no sensor smudge;)</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian1664876441 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Does the camera work correctly when shooting regular exposures? Remember that CCD's get hot as they are operating. A heat related issue on the sensor, or within the electronics, is likely to occur on a long exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 <p>Brian: </p> <p >"Sep 19, 2016; 04:57 a.m.</p> <p>So I tried again the following morning, short shutter speeds, interesting"<br> Yes, thanks, I am aware!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knut_schwinzer Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 <p>Follow up: Leica will kindly replace the sensor for free, charging only for service/CLA. Thanks lads.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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