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Hot Pixel issue Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 885 W: 101 N: 1425] (4931)::2009-09-17 5:02
Has anyone had any experience of a hot pixel issue?

I have a canon eos 40d and am not sure if I can resolve this myself or if it has to go into Canon.
I had hoped that there might be a way to de-program the faulty pixel...

Its just I need the camera in 2 weeks time and there won't be enough time to get it repaired before then.

thanks
Emma
Re: Hot Pixel issue PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1108 W: 23 N: 3654] (13077)::2009-09-17 6:06
Hi Emma,

i don;t know if this will be of any use to you...

http://www.pixelfixer.org/

Paul
Re: Hot Pixel issue SunToucher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 205 N: 2776] (10147)::2009-09-17 6:31
i have a few of them as well. They show up with long exposures. (little red/purple dots) They are small enough to be cloned out.

If do you find a sollution, let me know.

Thanks,
Niek
Re: Hot Pixel issue Merlin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 393 W: 230 N: 340] (1094)::2009-09-17 8:03
Hi, Emma
I am afraid the only permanent solution is to send the camera back to a Canon repair centre and they will "re-map" the sensor to completely eliminate the problem. It is a fairly simple job and can sometimes be done "while you wait" if you can get there in person. It may be possible to get it done under warranty. I assume it's a single pixel? Showing white or coloured? Sadly, it is not at all uncommon and over time more tend to pop up and sometimes they disapear spontaneously. As a short-term solution, Pixelfixer or batch processing in some other software can remove the annoying little speck.
Best wishes, Nigel.
Re: Hot Pixel issue Aramok Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 885 W: 101 N: 1425] (4931)::2009-10-19 2:42
Niek

I followed Canon's advise and applied the lastest firmware update not expecting much, but it has actually worked. Could be worth a try for you as well.

Emma
Re: Hot Pixel issue SunToucher Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 205 N: 2776] (10147)::2009-10-23 2:40
Emma,
I've got the most updated firmware installed as soon as it became available. I believe this was back in May or June. I still have a few hot pixels, but they are few.

Thanks,
Niek