Scratched Lens?

I've bought a Sony S75 camera.. and have been loving it (well.. for the most part . However, sometimes due to situations completely out of my control, the camera gets treated a little "rougher" than I would like.

My main concern is the lens.. if it gets scratched, what do I do??

Thanks in advance..

Tyler

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Shay

Tyler said:

I've bought a Sony S75 camera.. and have been loving it (well.. for
the most part . However, sometimes due to situations completely
out of my control, the camera gets treated a little "rougher" than
I would like.

My main concern is the lens.. if it gets scratched, what do I do??

Thanks in advance..

Tyler

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There's NOTHING you can do?

What about some type of coating/cover which would go on the lens glass to make it resist scratching?? (because, using the lens cap it not always possible

Tyler

Oh, I thought you meant once it has become scratched. Sorry my mistake.

Shay

Tyler said:

There's NOTHING you can do?

What about some type of coating/cover which would go on the lens
glass to make it resist scratching?? (because, using the lens cap
it not always possible

Tyler

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What I would do is go to Circut City and get the Tiffen Lens adapter (around 10 bucks) and the UV and Polarizer filters (they are sold as a set but I can't remember the price) but their not very expensive. Then just leave the adapter and the UV filter on all of the time and it will protect your lens. I have the CD 300 which is basically the same as the 75 but uses the CDs instead of the memory sticks. The lens size you need is 43mm but I can't remember the adapter size. Just do what I did is go in to the store and tell them what you want and they will open packages untill you find what you need. I hopes this helps a little. Coleman

I did.. but since you say there's nothing you can do post-scratching, I'm now looking for ways to prevent scratching.

Shay said:

Shay

Tyler said:

There's NOTHING you can do?

What about some type of coating/cover which would go on the lens
glass to make it resist scratching?? (because, using the lens cap
it not always possible

Tyler

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As much as I appreciate the reply.. is this the ONLY solution? I'm little more than a "tourist" photographer (although I'm slowly learning) - and carrying arround a bulky adaptor doesn't appeal. Do I have any other options?

TIA!

Tyler

James Coleman said:

What I would do is go to Circut City and get the Tiffen Lens
adapter (around 10 bucks) and the UV and Polarizer filters (they
are sold as a set but I can't remember the price) but their not
very expensive. Then just leave the adapter and the UV filter on
all of the time and it will protect your lens. I have the CD 300
which is basically the same as the 75 but uses the CDs instead of
the memory sticks. The lens size you need is 43mm but I can't
remember the adapter size. Just do what I did is go in to the store
and tell them what you want and they will open packages untill you
find what you need. I hopes this helps a little. Coleman

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Tyler said:

As much as I appreciate the reply.. is this the ONLY solution? I'm
little more than a "tourist" photographer (although I'm slowly
learning) - and carrying arround a bulky adaptor doesn't appeal. Do
I have any other options?

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I agree that using filters on the S85 is a pain. What I did with the S85 was simply to use the lens cap and be very very careful when the lens cap was off. I think this is the best one can do as, as you say, a tourist photographer. If you are committed to serious photography (or shooting in nasty environments) with the S85, then you'll have to put up with the adaptor.

As I've said before, the folding squintfinder is a seriously flawed design. The F707 doesn't require an adaptor to attach filters. Of course, the F707 is a much larger camera.

David J. Littleboy
Tokyo, Japan

Once scratched... could I send the camera to Sony for a replaced lens (obviously for a fee)? Anyone tried this?

TIA
Tyler

If you don't mind me asking, what the heck kind of shooting do you do to be so worried about scratching your lens? I take mine everywere and I don't seem to have a problem (yet)

Tyler said:

As much as I appreciate the reply.. is this the ONLY solution? I'm
little more than a "tourist" photographer (although I'm slowly
learning) - and carrying arround a bulky adaptor doesn't appeal. Do
I have any other options?

TIA!

Tyler

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Hi

When the adaptor/filter is on, it only extends 1.5 cm further than the zoom lens and haven't found the slight extra bulk a problem with my S-75.

I leave it on all the time outdoors, but when needed the adaptor comes off quickly and stows well in the front pouch of the Sony soft case or third party bag.

It's not just scratches the adaptor/fiter will protect against, but side knocks on the delicate extended zoom which is possible if on the move. This is probably more likely than lens scratching eg brush on a brick wall, jostling in crowds etc.

As an aside, I prefer the Skylight 1A to the UV filter, although a personal preference. In the north of England where I live, overcast skies are common, so very slightly warm of neutral is a bonus. For lucky folks in sunnier climes a UV filter would probably be better.

rgds

Dave Walker