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Canon GL2, GL1 and PAL versions XM2, XM1.

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Old June 3rd, 2004, 12:24 PM   #1
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Hey,
I was just playen around with my GL2, and when I played back the movie, you can hear it zooming in and out, like a humming noise. Is this normal? Please let me know thanks!
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Old June 3rd, 2004, 12:46 PM   #2
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Yes, it's normal for the onboard mic to pick up zoom servo hum during very quiet clips.
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Old June 3rd, 2004, 08:04 PM   #3
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thanks, sphew I thought something was wrong.

2nd question.........My LCD Screen in the top right hand corner there is a black spot like a pixle is missing, is this common? I just got the camera less than a week ago. I really dont want to send it back to Washington where I purchased it im in CT. I think Canon should pay for shipping charges since is a defective product.

But anyhow is this common? Or anyone else have this proble?
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Old June 3rd, 2004, 08:11 PM   #4
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Dead pixels on lcd displays are not "common" but they're not uncommon, either. Only you can decide if this is a sufficiently significant problem to warrant Canon service. If the camera is new and still under warranty I'd suggest getting it repaired.
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Old June 3rd, 2004, 11:02 PM   #5
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IMHO: Back to shop, get a replacement. Shop sends it back. They aren't worried . . I wouldn't bother with a repair . . In the UK I would have had it back in a trice! The shop wants to show you how "friendly" and accomodating they are .. SO they can sell you more gadgets! It aint just about what you just purchased . .it's all the "other" stuff they know you'll need to be buying . .IT WORKED on me!

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