Replacing the Flourite coating at DVinfo.net

Allen McLaughlin · September 29th, 2006, 03:21 AM

Whilst out shooting with a friend and our XL-2's, we noticed what looked like a smudge on her lens whilst checking playback.

On closer inspection it would appear not be something on the glass but something missing from the glass, i.e the flourite coating ? It looks like a tiny chunk the size of a pea has come off.

Is this possible, has anyone else experienced it and what would be the likely repair bill to have the optic recoated ?

Michael Salzlechner · September 29th, 2006, 06:16 AM

Generally only if either the coating is defective or certain liquids can destroy the coating

AFAIK the coating can not be replaced. The front element can. Generally front elements cost a few hundred plus labor. But i would check with canon

if it is still under warranty they may replace it under warranty if the coating was defective

Andrew Khalil · September 29th, 2006, 10:48 AM

if I'm correct, the coating isn't fluorite, but the actual element is. I don't think you can repair it - you'll need to do as Michael said and get them to change the actual element.

September 29th, 2006, 03:21 AM	#1
Allen McLaughlin Regular Crew Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paisley, Scotland UK Posts: 99	Replacing the Flourite coating Whilst out shooting with a friend and our XL-2's, we noticed what looked like a smudge on her lens whilst checking playback. On closer inspection it would appear not be something on the glass but something missing from the glass, i.e the flourite coating ? It looks like a tiny chunk the size of a pea has come off. Is this possible, has anyone else experienced it and what would be the likely repair bill to have the optic recoated ? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/theeejit

September 29th, 2006, 06:16 AM	#2
Michael Salzlechner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Posts: 228	Generally only if either the coating is defective or certain liquids can destroy the coating AFAIK the coating can not be replaced. The front element can. Generally front elements cost a few hundred plus labor. But i would check with canon if it is still under warranty they may replace it under warranty if the coating was defective __________________ Michael Salzlechner

September 29th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#3
Andrew Khalil Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 424	if I'm correct, the coating isn't fluorite, but the actual element is. I don't think you can repair it - you'll need to do as Michael said and get them to change the actual element.