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Shekar Dattatri · February 10th, 2005, 07:19 PM

Hi, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I just got myself an XL-2 and I noticed a peculiar feature that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere. When I power up the camera (or when it is activated from stand-by) the front element of the 20X lens wobbles for a few seconds before settling down! Since it does this consistently every time, I'm guessing that this is part of the camera's powering up protocol, but I could be wrong, and maybe there's something drastically wrong with my lens! Could someone please enlighten me? I haven't noticed anything about this in the manual, but I cannot swear that it is not there.

Thanks in advance - Shekar

Brent Ray · February 10th, 2005, 07:24 PM

This is a normal action of the camera. Even my old GL1 (before I sold it) did this to an extent. There's definitely nothing to worry about.

Shekar Dattatri · February 10th, 2005, 07:34 PM

Thanks Brent, you've set my mind at ease. I'm really thrilled to be a part of this XL-2 forum. Living here in India, there is really no one to turn to for guidance.

Brent Ray · February 10th, 2005, 07:40 PM

You'll find it's a really great resource. There are always lots of people who are more than willing to help. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been a member here.

Welcome!

February 10th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#1
Shekar Dattatri New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24	Wobbly lens Hi, I'm new to this forum and this is my first post. I just got myself an XL-2 and I noticed a peculiar feature that doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere. When I power up the camera (or when it is activated from stand-by) the front element of the 20X lens wobbles for a few seconds before settling down! Since it does this consistently every time, I'm guessing that this is part of the camera's powering up protocol, but I could be wrong, and maybe there's something drastically wrong with my lens! Could someone please enlighten me? I haven't noticed anything about this in the manual, but I cannot swear that it is not there. Thanks in advance - Shekar

February 10th, 2005, 07:34 PM	#3
Shekar Dattatri New Boot Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 24	Wobbly lens Thanks Brent, you've set my mind at ease. I'm really thrilled to be a part of this XL-2 forum. Living here in India, there is really no one to turn to for guidance.

February 10th, 2005, 07:24 PM	#2
Brent Ray Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 145	This is a normal action of the camera. Even my old GL1 (before I sold it) did this to an extent. There's definitely nothing to worry about.

February 10th, 2005, 07:40 PM	#4
Brent Ray Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Westford, MA Posts: 145	You'll find it's a really great resource. There are always lots of people who are more than willing to help. I've learned a lot in the short time I've been a member here. Welcome!