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Is Panasonic gear's reliability and durability levels comparable to Canon/Nikon gear?

Started Nov 26, 2017 | Discussions thread
NZ Scott
NZ Scott Veteran Member • Posts: 5,201
My GM5 might have this problem

EcoPix wrote:

All three modern Lumixes got rubbish on the sensor that showed up in images. The FZ was cleaned by Panasonic; the GX85 is out of action until it can also be dismantled. Seems the rubbish is between the sensor and cover glass.

Unfortunately, my GM5 seems to have developed this problem too.

I've got spots showing up in images when stopped down. Attempts to clean the sensor have not helped.

I've ordered some decent wet-swabs, which I hope will work - otherwise I'll have to send the camera in for an expensive repair.

Given that I've already spent NZD $315 fixing the on-off switch and rear control dial, I'm not too happy about this.

S

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