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Phong Huynh · October 28th, 2002, 07:59 PM

Hey, I have a GL2, that has a piece of hair or dust right in the center of the lens. I use a UV filter but when I took it off, I find that the hair is not on the filter. I tried cleaning the flourite lens itself but it seems to be inside the covering too. What is a safe and effective way to get rid of this? It shows up clearly when shooting in sunlight.

Thanks,

Phong Huynh

Ken Tanaka · October 28th, 2002, 09:33 PM

Well, how do you feel about shooting only low-light scenes? <g>

Seriously, if you're certain that the hair is inside the lens itself (uncommon but not impossible) it will be impossible for you to remove it safely. You'll have to send the camera to a Canon service center. Being a new model it must still be under warranty and since this would probably constitute a "defect in workmanship" the cost to you should be nil.

Phong Huynh · October 29th, 2002, 12:38 AM

Thanks Ken for the response. I actually prefer low-light scenes because I feel it it my type. But I will have to shoot in daylight also. I don't think enough video is shot at night or in low-light, that is why. I will contact Canon once I have time, hopefully all goes well.

Thanks Again,

Phong

October 28th, 2002, 07:59 PM	#1
Phong Huynh New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11	Dust, hair inside the lens Hey, I have a GL2, that has a piece of hair or dust right in the center of the lens. I use a UV filter but when I took it off, I find that the hair is not on the filter. I tried cleaning the flourite lens itself but it seems to be inside the covering too. What is a safe and effective way to get rid of this? It shows up clearly when shooting in sunlight. Thanks, Phong Huynh __________________ Colossians 3:23-24 --- www.phonghuynh.com

October 28th, 2002, 09:33 PM	#2
Ken Tanaka Retired DV Info Net Almunus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,943	Hello Phong and Welcome! Well, how do you feel about shooting only low-light scenes? <g> Seriously, if you're certain that the hair is inside the lens itself (uncommon but not impossible) it will be impossible for you to remove it safely. You'll have to send the camera to a Canon service center. Being a new model it must still be under warranty and since this would probably constitute a "defect in workmanship" the cost to you should be nil. __________________ Lady X Films: A lady with a boring wardrobe...and a global mission. Hey, you don't have enough stuff! Buy with confidence from our sponsors. Hand-picked as the best in the business...Really! See some of my work one frame at a time: www.KenTanaka.com

October 29th, 2002, 12:38 AM	#3
Phong Huynh New Boot Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 11	Thanks Ken Thanks Ken for the response. I actually prefer low-light scenes because I feel it it my type. But I will have to shoot in daylight also. I don't think enough video is shot at night or in low-light, that is why. I will contact Canon once I have time, hopefully all goes well. Thanks Again, Phong __________________ Colossians 3:23-24 --- www.phonghuynh.com