What are those factors? NDA?
I ask because 2 years ago I had to go for a major surgery. Following that I was out for another year recovering. My MM was stored in a dry shelf (30% humidity) along with my lenses and other cameras. Its sensor turned to like this when I looked at about 10 months ago or so. All my other gear were just fine.
What did I do wrong? What should one do to avoid it? Enlighten us so that this will not happen to others.
You did nothing wrong Vivek and I’m really sympathetic about your surgery - and as far as I’m aware there is nothing you can do to stop it happening, but it hasn’t happened to all sensors.
However, yours was replaced free of charge, as is anyone else’s if the camera is less than 5 years old - if it’s more than 5 years old then there is a charge.
But this is not the point - my point was simply that you said it cost €1500 when it costs €982.
Anyone can go and look at Leica's own description and find out if M10 is made of Mag-Al alloy or brass. You can not claim a camera is light weight and be made of brass. The whole of the inside is pretty much plastic (it is a digital camera, makes sense to have insulators inside than metal?). The body chassis is magnesium aluminium alloy.
You said that (and I quote)
“Also, the M10 sports a mag-al alloy body and no brass.”
Whereas the website says that
“It encompasses around 1,100 single components – including 30 that have been milled from brass,”
Just like previous cameras, the chassis is made of magnesium alloy and the top and bottom plate is made of brass. Email Leica and ask them if you disagree with me.
If you look at this page you can see that the top plate is brass coloured (at least)
https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M10/Details
If you look at this page you can see them pointing out that 30 components are milled from brass:
https://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M10/Designed-and-made-in-Germany
I have not found anything which says that the top plate specifically is brass . . But I”ve seen the forgings lined up, I’ve seen the top plate after machining and before anodising and I’ve discussed it with Leica personnel.
You made two statements which are demonstrably and relevantly wrong, and obfusticate as much as you like, that doesn’t change.
You said “No Brass” Leica say “30 components milled from brass” and I’ve seen the brass top-plates
You said “€1500” Leica say “€982”
Which also includes:
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• Cleaning and overhaul of the shutter cocking mechanisms
• Cleaning and maintenance/repair of the multifunction wheel
• Cleaning of the main switch and shutter speed dial
• Adjustment of the baseplate locking system
• Refurbishment of engravings
• Renewal of the protective film on the baseplate
• Maintenance/repair of viewfinder displays”
Hardly a ‘dust up’
I understand you feel resentful and put upon by Leica, but facts are facts!
Right - I’m off to bed (feeling that this whole argument has been a waste of space )