Olympus xz-1 pixel map or return

[Casa1862]

I received a xz-1 two weeks ago, only taken about 300 shots and it developed a cluster of about three hot pixels next to each other. I'm happy with the xz-1 an have been told that pixel mapping will fx this and it's very common, however should it be present in such a new camera?

I'm thinking of changing it for the newer xz-10 but is it as good? ok it's a little smaller but also £125.00 more, so options I have, pixel map and hope it fixes it and don't get too many more, return and replace with another xz-1 or replace with xz-10...... Any ideas which way to go.

[MysteryLemon]

Just run the pixel mapping software from the menu in the camera. If it fixes the problem then great! If not, return it.

http://www.olympusamerica.com/crm/oneoffpages/ask_...

They even recommend it's done once a year as preventetive maintenance.

Edited by MysteryLemon on Tuesday 19th March 09:50