M8 - black horizontal lines

[isorgb]

Hi

some time ago I noticed that my Leica M8 sometimes give black horizontal lines in picture.
When I was quick two shot (or more?), but not continues mode, on second picture I see lines.
Look this:
First:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7001/6421054035_4c14fc5226_o.jpg
Second:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6421054335_d27fa00ee3_o.jpg

I read about problem with vertical line and banding in older cameras etc.... but my M8 is 333xxxx serial number, which should be OK in this case. I still have warranty.

What do you think? Is this problem with sensor? Maybe firmware is still not good and problem with banding have never been resolved?

[jaapv]

Was your cellphone on? This looks like electromagnetic interference.

[isorgb]

Was your cellphone on? This looks like electromagnetic interference.

Cell phone? Really?
I don't remember, but phone was on the left side at about 1-2 meters.

Is this problem only with M8 or CCD sensor or maybe Kodak sensor?
I never heard about "electromagnetic interference" to digital camera.

Thank you, I can try it again.

Happy New Year for all on RFF !

[Gabriel M.A.]

Yes, when I first encountered these it took me a little bit to figure it out: this happened every single time I'd be sitting close to a friend, who used a Blackberry.

I don't think it's the sensor: I think that since the M8 is surrounded by a chunk of metal, that makes it more susceptible to becoming an "antenna" when near a source of interference such as a cellphone.

[goodtimes]

One more problem related to digital stuff then. Should the camera not be EMI protected like a tempest room?
I suggest trying to repeat the test and then ground the camera body throught the tripo screw and see what you get.
That sucks if revealed true.

[Reddot9]

Similar problem existed with Nikon D200 a few years back. Cell phone and "baby room monitors" appeared to be potential culprits if I recall correctly.