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Aaaargh - Fuji S3 Pro failing ?

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Old 11-06-07, 07:46
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Default Aaaargh - Fuji S3 Pro failing ?

took a photo last night then downloaded to computer and noticed a vertical "lazer" line 1/3 way across from the right

took other photos to confirm it wasn't a one off..

happens at ISO400 + , at exposures 1/4 second +

Camera was originally bought in April 2006, replaced in May 2006 under warranty, so its about 1 month out of warranty - but I'm assuming that Fuji will honour - else its the "fit for purpose" route ....

what do you reckon please ?

http://www.mark-buckley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/sensor.jpg


http://www.mark-buckley.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/s3-1.jpg
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Old 11-06-07, 10:03
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Buckster,
Sorry cant help.
The first picture looks OK to me and the second is just black.
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Old 11-06-07, 12:51
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Nope - I cant see it either
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Old 11-06-07, 15:36
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There's definitely a vertical line, but it's about 1/6 of the width of the picture from the left edge.
It appears to go from the bottom edge to about three quarters of the way up towards the top edge.

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I can see it, most noticeable against the flat area of the blocked off fireplace in the first picture. Looks like you have a column of dead pixels. Send it of to Fuji and see what they say, you may be lucky and get a post-warranty goodwill repair. You've got nothing to lose except a bit of postage costs.
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Old 11-06-07, 17:27
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Yep I see it too. I'd follow Duncans advice.

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Old 11-06-07, 18:04
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thanks guys - off to Fuji tomorrow

even better someone on another forum suggested looking at old photos - I've found one from April when it was in warranty with the line ...

its just I have't been doing any indoor/darker/longer exposure shots recently - hence I haven't noticed it.

cheers, Mark.
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I see it 1/3 from the left. Try shooting RAW then view in conversion software to see if its the sensor output or a image processing anomaly.

I had a S2 pro for two years without hitch.
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Old 11-06-07, 18:56
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good idea Stephen will try that later before I box it up ....

I hope it comes back in time for RIAT ....

better had !
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good idea Stephen will try that later before I box it up ....

I hope it comes back in time for RIAT ....

better had !
You'll just have to sweet talk your dad into him lending you his Nikon if it's away for too long. Got my tickets in the post on Saturday, see you there.
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