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The sensor was beginning to de-laminate, the same problem that dogged the M9. While I haven't heard that the problem was systemic, mine was clearly not an aberration as Leica owned up to it, no questions asked. And it's been terrific ever since.

I do use wireless flash triggers. Mine are Visatec and Vello. I can also use a speedlight. Pocket Wizard is the gold standard, but for most applications is more than you need. You can function perfectly well with any number of budget brands like Yongnuo, Godox, Neewer, Phottix, et al. This link may help:

A Guide to Buying Cheap Wireless Flash Triggers

Congrats on your S2, you will love it. It's so simple compared to contemporary cameras, though I consider that a virtue. It's capable of making stunning images.

Good luck!

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Looks like an all-too-familiar result of Leica flash set to TTL or automatic modes, which inexplicably reads the exposure incorrectly. I've got three Leica flashes and they are all unpredictable—on various cameras—when expected to properly gauge the scene.

To your last point, if the flash is firing, the connection is not the problem. I suggest using manual mode, which is better in every way in terms of allowing you to dial in precisely the amount of light you want. While manual mode is intimidating to many, it's actually simpler, producing predictable results and eliminating frustration.

Hope that helps.

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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.

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Not yet, I just discovered the problem. But I intend to and I'm optimistic that they'll do the right thing, I've generally had great experience with Leica service.

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Josh Lehrer;3369 wrote: I've been pleasantly surprised with the S2's reliability over the past few years, however that doesn't mean that problems never happen. Leica's S service in Germany is absolutely fantastic, courteous, and their turnaround times are very quick. If you send the camera directly to them (without going through Leica USA in NJ) it's usually two weeks door-to-door. The faded top OLED is a known issue for some of the earlier cameras, and Leica will replace that for free for the lifetime of the product (as it was a manufacturer's defect). The new OLED is far superior and will not fade. Refer to this post for reference:

http://www.reddotforum.com/showthread.php/289-OLED-display-going-going…

I think the camera needs a trip to Germany, they'll clean the sensor and viewfinder as well, so it's not a bad idea.

You are so right. And I just read the post on the OLED, very good intel. Curious why you suggest bypassing Leica NJ. I assumed they would be very helpful in shipping, tracking, et al.

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Jheroun;3364 wrote: I use a Visatec trigger with Visatec and Broncolor heads. Works like a charm with my two M cameras and Canon 5D MkII.

The top panel OLED has also long since ceased to read, so it's a perfect storm of problems. Here comes its European vacation.

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Pete Walentin;3362 wrote: What kind of Flash Trigger you are using?

I am using Profoto Air and had never any issue.

I use a Visatec trigger with Visatec and Broncolor heads. Works like a charm with my two M cameras and Canon 5D MkII.

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Pete Walentin;3361 wrote: Hi Jheroun,

I am very sorry to hear that. The only problem I had when shooting tethered was an image which was broken, unreadable. But only one out of two hundred and I had not invested time to find out what the reasons might be.

Everything else you have experienced is new to me. Maybe an exorcism in Solms will help. I would take care to give Leica CS, if possible at all, reproduction steps which could help to localize the issue, to fix it and most important to verify it before they send the camera back to you.

Keep us posted.

Good advice. Will do.

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I tried re-seating the screen and it seems to work properly now. It never occurred to me that it could come loose, but that appears to have worked.

Thanks for the tip David.

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David, didn't you post the earlier thread on file corruption? Evidently you have experienced the same thing exactly. You were obviously shooting flash too, so it appears to be a systemic problem, not just with my unit. And given that the black frames are actually underexposed captures, it would seem the problem lies with the shutter/flash sync.

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This is the same problem I referred to in a new thread called Shooting Blanks. Apparently it is symptomatic of the camera, not just mine. I used flash when it occurred and I was certain the flash fired on those blank shots. On a whim, I hit Auto Tone on those blanks in Lightroom and to my surprise there was indeed an image recorded, albeit way underexposed. It appears that the shutter may be going out of sync with the flash under heavy load. In my experience, as I outline in the above mentioned thread, I only encounter the problem after a fair number of steady-paced captures with flash. Discovering that the camera is actually recording an image in what appear to be blanks casts a whole new light on things.

David, your thoughts?

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It's on the way. Already have the strap in place and it's great. Many thanks!

Joe

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Marc,

That's a very smart set-up. I've tried to locate the grip you have on the SF58, but no luck. Where did you get it?

Thanks,

Joe

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