s90 light leakage

s90newbie · 13th of April 2010 (Tue)

I just got my s90 in the mail today and I'm really excited! The only issue is that there is slight light leakage on the LCD screen on the bottom right and middle bottom of the screen.

It's not as bad as the leakage problems from the G9 that was all over dpreview a few years ago. Do you s90 owners see these slight leakage problems? is this just normal and I'm being overly paranoid?

Thanks.

Added a picture in pitch dark taken with sd500 so not the best quality. It's a little bit more pronounced than the picture shows but hopefully you get the idea.

MikeFairbanks · 13th of April 2010 (Tue)

Post a pic. That's the first thing everyone's going to say. Nobody can help if you don't show a pic.

s90newbie · 15th of April 2010 (Thu)

Here's a picture with a better camera. Is this normal light leakage or something I should get a switch from beachcamera or canon?

TeamSpeed · 15th of April 2010 (Thu)

Does it bug you during normal operations? It has no impact to your photos, and the only time I would consider it an issue is if during normal operation, it washes out the screen during composition and review. If not, then it is nothing to worry about.

Jon · 15th of April 2010 (Thu)

You wouldn't see that if you didn't have a backlight on the LCD. Of course, if you didn't have a backlight on the LCD you wouldn't see much on the LCD at any time. If it bothers you, go into the second setup menu (with the wrench on the tab) and turn down the LCD brightness.

s90newbie · 16th of April 2010 (Fri)

Thanks for the tips. Decreasing LCD brightness down to the lowest level I can barely notice the leakage at all. It doesn't affect my viewing the pictures and I only notice it when I first his the "Play" button and it goes to black for a second so I can view pictures.

I was just worried that it meant I got a faulty LCD and that it'd be a sign of malfunctions to come. I just spent $400 and am a bit anal at geting a flawless unit.

N/A · 17th of April 2010 (Sat)

I haven't noticed that on mine, but don't think I've used it in a real dark surroundings yet, so guess I should check it out.
I doubt anyone blames you for wanting a $400. camera to be flawless though.

TeamSpeed · 17th of April 2010 (Sat)

Nothing man-made is flawless...

As a side note, your LCD has no internal lighting so you don't have to worry about your LCD. The lighting for LCD screens are external to the LCD.

s90newbie · 17th of April 2010 (Sat)

I guess I'm going to keep it since it seems you guys dont' think it's that big of a deal. I barely notice it with the lcd brightness turned down anyway. And returning it is a really involved process since I bought it online.

Thanks for your help guys! Will post pictures soon to join the community =D

13th of April 2010 (Tue)	#1
s90newbie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	s90 light leakage I just got my s90 in the mail today and I'm really excited! The only issue is that there is slight light leakage on the LCD screen on the bottom right and middle bottom of the screen. It's not as bad as the leakage problems from the G9 that was all over dpreview a few years ago. Do you s90 owners see these slight leakage problems? is this just normal and I'm being overly paranoid? Thanks. Added a picture in pitch dark taken with sd500 so not the best quality. It's a little bit more pronounced than the picture shows but hopefully you get the idea. Last edited by s90newbie : 13th of April 2010 (Tue) at 22:19. Reason: added picture

13th of April 2010 (Tue)	#2
MikeFairbanks Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 6,159 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: s90 light leakage Post a pic. That's the first thing everyone's going to say. Nobody can help if you don't show a pic. __________________ Today is a great day to take photos.

15th of April 2010 (Thu)	#3
s90newbie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	Re: s90 light leakage Here's a picture with a better camera. Is this normal light leakage or something I should get a switch from beachcamera or canon?

15th of April 2010 (Thu)	#4
TeamSpeed Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cow and Corn Country, Indiana Posts: 19,691 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: s90 light leakage Does it bug you during normal operations? It has no impact to your photos, and the only time I would consider it an issue is if during normal operation, it washes out the screen during composition and review. If not, then it is nothing to worry about. __________________ 7D \| 100L \| 24-70L \| 70-200L f2.8 IS \| Σ 50-500 OS \| Σ 50 1.4 \| Tok 11-16 \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS Past Equipment \| My Gallery \| My Mini-Reviews Resources For Sale: Focus Genie MicroAdjustment Chart \| Gel Genie Flash Gel Holder \| High ISO Denoiser Action

15th of April 2010 (Thu)	#5
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,152	Re: s90 light leakage You wouldn't see that if you didn't have a backlight on the LCD. Of course, if you didn't have a backlight on the LCD you wouldn't see much on the LCD at any time. If it bothers you, go into the second setup menu (with the wrench on the tab) and turn down the LCD brightness. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

16th of April 2010 (Fri)	#6
s90newbie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	Re: s90 light leakage Thanks for the tips. Decreasing LCD brightness down to the lowest level I can barely notice the leakage at all. It doesn't affect my viewing the pictures and I only notice it when I first his the "Play" button and it goes to black for a second so I can view pictures. I was just worried that it meant I got a faulty LCD and that it'd be a sign of malfunctions to come. I just spent $400 and am a bit anal at geting a flawless unit.

17th of April 2010 (Sat)	#7
N/A Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Posts: 988	Re: s90 light leakage I haven't noticed that on mine, but don't think I've used it in a real dark surroundings yet, so guess I should check it out. I doubt anyone blames you for wanting a $400. camera to be flawless though. __________________ - Jim

17th of April 2010 (Sat)	#8
TeamSpeed Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cow and Corn Country, Indiana Posts: 19,691 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: s90 light leakage Nothing man-made is flawless... As a side note, your LCD has no internal lighting so you don't have to worry about your LCD. The lighting for LCD screens are external to the LCD. __________________ 7D \| 100L \| 24-70L \| 70-200L f2.8 IS \| Σ 50-500 OS \| Σ 50 1.4 \| Tok 11-16 \| 18-55 IS \| 55-250 IS Past Equipment \| My Gallery \| My Mini-Reviews Resources For Sale: Focus Genie MicroAdjustment Chart \| Gel Genie Flash Gel Holder \| High ISO Denoiser Action

17th of April 2010 (Sat)	#9
s90newbie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4	Re: s90 light leakage I guess I'm going to keep it since it seems you guys dont' think it's that big of a deal. I barely notice it with the lcd brightness turned down anyway. And returning it is a really involved process since I bought it online. Thanks for your help guys! Will post pictures soon to join the community =D

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