is this sensor stain?

From the hundreds of serial numbers logged on the other forum this is the last number to show stains : 3965255, there was one in the 395xxxx range and also just one in the 394xxxx range.

Just had a quick scan through the samples posted and your 'dots' don't show the typical 'string of pearls' which are roughly the same size but yours do have the halo effect though this has also been seen on dust. Virtually all sensors are going to come out of the factory with dust on the sensors, they are not produced in a dust free environment unlike other critical parts. There was a lot of paranoia with people reporting single or multiple dust bunnies as stains.

That said you've tried cleaning it and if it hasn't moved it really would be worth seeing what your supplier has to say (which you've done). Good luck and hope you get the issue resolved ASAP.

mine starts 3913***

obviously i hope it's dust.

They are clustered though,but keeping fingers crossed.

I did get it from one of the best suppliers

Looks like stain to me too, but getting a replacement camera shouldn't be a problem, especially as you bought from SRS.

I suppose as far as sensor stains go, all that can be said has been said, so I'll just add, thats a cracking shot Roy.

thanks Alan

compliments indeed having seen your images

Aww, I feel all embarrased now
But you should see the pile of rejects

You and that recycle bin...

I see you've been using the bigma a lot more. Lots of good bird shots.

Jjust had two bird shots accepted into PPG myself.

My replacement from SRS is 391**** and is stain free.

Vic.

i thought mine was too

Chris (SRS) has arranged for it to be collected Wednesday to have a look at it.

Just had a message from Chris at SRS

it was sensor staining (though Chris said it wasn't the worst he had seen)

so i am getting a replacement camera which i should have by Tuesday..
Great service from SRS once again.

Three cheers for SRS!...HIP HIP!...