XHA1 problems with dirty/gritty focus ring at DVinfo.net

Jonathan Hust · May 3rd, 2011, 11:39 AM

Got in a pretty bad sand storm while filming with my XHA1. Unfortunately didn't have a protective cover. I cleaned it as best as possible and it worked fine for a couple weeks after. Now for some reason the focus ring feels very gritty. I'm guessing some sand made it way into it. What do i need to do about getting this fixed? Any idea on cost?

Allan Black · May 4th, 2011, 12:37 AM

Don't grind it in by turning it anymore .. then try running a vacuum cleaner at the opening in the ring when holding the AI over it. Shake the A1 a tad to loosen any grit while rotating the ring slowly .. it's a 2 person exercise.

Depending on the age of the A1 if you have to send it in to the shop, they can do a full service .. let's know how it pans out and good luck.

Cheers.

Jonathan Hust · May 5th, 2011, 08:30 AM

tried the vaccum trick. Didn't work. Guess i'm going to send it to canon and hope for the best.

May 3rd, 2011, 11:39 AM	#1
Jonathan Hust New Boot Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 15	XHA1 problems with dirty/gritty focus ring Got in a pretty bad sand storm while filming with my XHA1. Unfortunately didn't have a protective cover. I cleaned it as best as possible and it worked fine for a couple weeks after. Now for some reason the focus ring feels very gritty. I'm guessing some sand made it way into it. What do i need to do about getting this fixed? Any idea on cost?

May 4th, 2011, 12:37 AM	#2
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,929	Re: XHA1 problems with dirty/gritty focus ring Don't grind it in by turning it anymore .. then try running a vacuum cleaner at the opening in the ring when holding the AI over it. Shake the A1 a tad to loosen any grit while rotating the ring slowly .. it's a 2 person exercise. Depending on the age of the A1 if you have to send it in to the shop, they can do a full service .. let's know how it pans out and good luck. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

May 5th, 2011, 08:30 AM	#3
Jonathan Hust New Boot Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canton, MS Posts: 15	Re: XHA1 problems with dirty/gritty focus ring tried the vaccum trick. Didn't work. Guess i'm going to send it to canon and hope for the best.