Dust problems? I'm interested in the SX210IS for my wife but would like any owner's experiences and/or opinions about vulnerability to dust. I'm asking because of what one reviewer said: "The lens are not dust proof. After a few months of normal use (no beach), dust gets inside the camera lens, being impossible to clean them up, unless you send the camera for service."That seems surprising to me because my experience has been that Canon point and shoots are very high quality. I've owned an G10 and currently use an S95 which I love. Even after taking the risk of keeping the S95 in my pocket unprotected I've had no problems.What can you tell me about the alleged non-dust-proof lens on the SX210IS?Thanks. Dust problems? I'm interested in the SX210IS for my wife but would like any owner's experiences and/or opinions about vulnerability to dust. I'm asking because of what one reviewer... » Read More Dust problems? I'm interested in the SX210IS for my wife but would like any owner's experiences and/or opinions about vulnerability to dust. I'm asking because of what one reviewer said: "The lens are not dust proof. After a few months of normal use (no beach), dust gets inside the camera lens, being impossible to clean them up, unless you send the camera for service."That seems surprising to me because my experience has been that Canon point and shoots are very high quality. I've owned an G10 and currently use an S95 which I love. Even after taking the risk of keeping the S95 in my pocket unprotected I've had no problems.What can you tell me about the alleged non-dust-proof lens on the SX210IS?Thanks. « Show Less
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it does get dust in it internally and should go out for service to be cleaned
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I've enjoyed this camera in terms of its zoom capabilities but have had serious problems with dust inside the camera lens. I put this camera in my pocket as I have done with all my previous Canon cameras and this is the first one that has had this problem. Perhaps it's because of the zoom lens itself, which may allow more dust to filter in when the zoom lens retracts. In any case, at this point the internal dust is a major problem and the camera is becoming unusable unless I pay the $100+ to get it serviced.
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I've owned this camera for two years. Did not buy a case for it, as I couldn't find one that fit the size of the camera & extra battery. The dust problem has steadily increased within the barrel of the lens behind the first lens. I've noticed that the barrel seems to attract dust which surprised me; but there could be a friction attraction thing going on as the barrel lengthens and retracts, dust likes to stick to it. After two years, there is now a noticeable build-up that is creating light problems I used to be able to ignore. Will have to probably send it in to be cleaned.
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It's my favorite camera ever, and I also own a DSLR. That said, I discovered a small piece of dust or debris on the sensor through a photo of the sky shot at f/16, focused at infinity. Otherwise I wouldn't have discovered the dust. I sent the camera back to Ricoh repair services for warranty service about a month ago, and it's in transit back to me now. This is not a common occurrence, and I was told by a Ricoh product specialist that the dust most likely entered the camera during the manufacturing process. A clean room where the cameras are assembled probably became temporarily contaminated.
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I've had mine for a few years and haven't really had issues with it. I personally think it is a gorgeous lens.
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It is dust. I have had two cameras do this... same model. If you carry the camera in your pocket dust eventually gets inside. If it is under warranty send it back. Otjerwise buy a new camera. Not a Canon.
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Olympus dust removal is far superior, compared to any other Dslr's on the market.I'm changing lenses on my "Oly" quite often and never had any visible dust in my photos.So if you're going to switch lenses a lot, then Olympus is the right choice for you.You wrote: "When looking at the features of the Olympus E-510 vs. the XSi it is quite interesting as the E-510 has many similar features like: live view, dust removal, image stabilization." Canon never had & probably never will have "in body image stabilization", if that's what you're suggesting.They make lenses with IS - image stabilization and you have to pay extra for it every time you invest in a new glass.I hope this helps a little bit.BRN Olympus dust removal is far superior, compared to any other Dslr's on the market.I'm changing lenses on my "Oly" quite often and never had any visible dust in my photos.So if you're going to switch lenses a lot, then Olympus is the right choice for you.You wrote: "When looking at the features of the Olympus E-510 vs. the XSi it is quite interesting as the E-510 has many similar features like: live view, dust removal, image stabilization." Canon never had & probably never will have "in body image stabilization", if... » Read More Olympus dust removal is far superior, compared to any other Dslr's on the market.I'm changing lenses on my "Oly" quite often and never had any visible dust in my photos.So if you're going to switch lenses a lot, then Olympus is the right choice for you.You wrote: "When looking at the features of the Olympus E-510 vs. the XSi it is quite interesting as the E-510 has many similar features like: live view, dust removal, image stabilization." Canon never had & probably never will have "in body image stabilization", if that's what you're suggesting.They make lenses with IS - image stabilization and you have to pay extra for it every time you invest in a new glass.I hope this helps a little bit.BRN « Show Less
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I don't know for sure, but suspect it is related to a recall a couple of months ago over the materials used in the viewfinder on a group of this model produced in the last quarter of 2013. I have my camera registered with Canon and was immediately notified about the problem and that my camera wasn't affected. This was the most popular Canon Point and Shoot for a long time on Amazon (at a much lower price). By the way, I love my SX50 and recommend it highly. It is loaded with great features as a bridge camera and the zoom is awesome.
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Not sure I can be of much help.....I haven't tested all of the "elements" that you listed as threats to the lens - really haven't experienced extreme conditions under rain or sea water spray - some, but nothing severe. Living in Oklahoma I know my lens is exposed to dust. All I can say is that there is no apparent affect on my lens or camera to this point...but then both are still relatively new. I trust Pentax to perform as promised. My K30 is my "fourth generation" of Pentax - Spotmatic, ME Super, Super Program, K30.
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Sorry this is late, but yes, I have had no problems with it other than dirt and water getting on it. I did follow another persons suggestion about coating the seams with silicone and I have had no issues with it. Works really well for the price. Hope this helps. I did not apply silicone to the lens, didn't want any distortion.
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I've had the S110 for 7 months including some bumping around while traveling, following down hills and even into a lake...saw the lens error once or twice but turning it off and back on again was all it took to return to normal operation. I keep it in a simple slim psuedo-leather cover that cost about $10 - that may afford a little extra protection. It's a great camera for taking everywhere and still getting really nice shots.
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I checked this problem out prior to purchasing this camera. Found this YouTube video on cleaning the dust off the sensor. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_sP4yLf6lA Pretty common problem, easy solution.
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Hi T.I have two of the powershot SX130is's the first is broke due to a slippery rock in a stream while attempting to get that perfect shot. The Second I just bought from Amazon's scratch and dent used department and I checked mine out it seems that if you put your finger over they out side of the lens cover and give it another shake you will lose that rattling sound.
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I've had the S95, two,S100s & now I've purchased my second S110. So far I've never had any problem with the dreaded "Lens Error" which seems to plague so many people. My cameras have all died from Unnatural Causes which can be blamed on my own stupidity!
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T2i isn't dustproof either... If your worried about serious amounts of dust, you should buy L lenses and a XXD or XD frame (e.g. 30D frame, 5D frame, etc). If you can't afford a weather resistant frame, you probably shouldn't worry about getting weather resistant glass...
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The camera is truly amazing. But I had a minor issues with it under water. When I used it once under water it developed condensation in the lens afterwards. I am not using it under water anymore which is a pity but I do not want to ruin otherwise nice camera. I suspect there is some kind of leak and I would be thankful for any advice.
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Hi There! Sorry, but I haven't used this lens indoors and I am new to photography. I bought this lens for my trip to Africa and for my daughter's outdoor sports. I live in the Pacific NW where it rains often so that's the main reason I bought this lens is because of the weather proofing. So far I have been extremely happy with it's performance. I shoot with with the K5 IIS. Sorry I can't really comment on the numbers or stats of my pictures. All I know is the pictures I've taken have been pretty amazing. Cheers!
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I haven't had any issues. I've had mine since the beginning if August and shot 3 full sets (100+ images each time) with no issues.
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Well, my first question was.. how did you get lint in there? Blower works pretty fine for dust, and smaller pieces of lint. And check mirror one the camera, it could be some lint there :)