GL2 concussion damage? at DVinfo.net

Leigh Hanlon · March 9th, 2005, 11:50 AM

I was shooting an event this past weekend and somebody ran into me -- although I saw them charging my way at the last moment and managed to swerve, the GL2 took a minor hit.

There doesn't seem to be any damage to the camera and it all works OK. I'm thinking I got off lucky. This is probably difficult to predict, but what *would* be the symptoms of problems stemming from impact?

And, even though the GL2 is working fine, should I send it in for a checkup just to be sure?

Leigh

Alan Craven · March 10th, 2005, 06:34 AM

One problem which Canon Uk allege stems from concussion is the "auto-zoom" problem which has been well documented on this board.

They claim that knocks and bangs can lead to the delicate ribbon cable being damaged where it emerges from the zoom rocker switch on the tape compartment door.

March 9th, 2005, 11:50 AM	#1
Leigh Hanlon Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago, USA Posts: 64	GL2 concussion damage? I was shooting an event this past weekend and somebody ran into me -- although I saw them charging my way at the last moment and managed to swerve, the GL2 took a minor hit. There doesn't seem to be any damage to the camera and it all works OK. I'm thinking I got off lucky. This is probably difficult to predict, but what would be the symptoms of problems stemming from impact? And, even though the GL2 is working fine, should I send it in for a checkup just to be sure? Leigh __________________ Leigh Hanlon \| Chicago, USA GL2 - Final Cut Studio

March 10th, 2005, 06:34 AM	#2
Alan Craven Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: York, England Posts: 518	One problem which Canon Uk allege stems from concussion is the "auto-zoom" problem which has been well documented on this board. They claim that knocks and bangs can lead to the delicate ribbon cable being damaged where it emerges from the zoom rocker switch on the tape compartment door.