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Anyone had the G2 w. crack fixed yet?
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daryl73209
Well-known member
I heard a rumor that someone with connections had the tooth fairy wave some kind of magic wand and repair their G2 over the weekend (before Canon had even heard of the problem).
Mine doesn't have a crack and I think it's related to my fine character and the kind of beer I drink.
Daryl
Mine doesn't have a crack and I think it's related to my fine character and the kind of beer I drink.
Daryl
Jimmer
Senior Member
daryl73209
Well-known member
AAAAAAHRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! No more polls!! Now that's a poll I can get behind!
Hmm...If I'll start drinking the same brand, maybe the crack will disappear, right? Belgium beer (the best!) I suppose?
But seriously, the problem must be older than a few days or even weeks so I was wondering about how Canon dealt with the ones sent in earlier.
Bart
daryl73209
Well-known member
Sorry Bart...
Semi-seriously, I've been doing ALOT (and I do mean ALOT) of reading lately about this crack problem and most people didn't even realize they had "the crack" before this past weekend. The few that did thought they had caused it or something and hadn't done anything about it. That could be another poll - when did you first find "the crack"!
Semi-seriously, I've been doing ALOT (and I do mean ALOT) of reading lately about this crack problem and most people didn't even realize they had "the crack" before this past weekend. The few that did thought they had caused it or something and hadn't done anything about it. That could be another poll - when did you first find "the crack"!
King Sachmo
Well-known member
I don't think anyone knew they had a crack until a few days ago, when some wise crack was examining his G2 through his 6000X microscope & found the crack at 260 degrees long. & 140 degrees lat. at which time he posted the coordinates on this forum & created the current hysteria. (Pardon me I mean't alerted everyone to the problem)
So I don't think anyone has had time to return it for repair yet.
I noticed the hole in my camera some time ago. Yelled at everyone in the family because I knew that someone did something to the camera. No one confessed. Was quite shocked to see picture exactly like my hole on the internet a few days ago. Groveled to entire family for blaming them... Was Canon defect, not kids... Glad I didn't spank them...
Paul
Paul
Actually, I was the "wise crack", but I can assure you my hairline crack (while not a full-blown hole as some have reported) can easily be seen with the naked eye. I surely was not trying create hysteria, I had no way of knowing this was a common defect. I was merely trying to get some opinions as to whether or not I should send my camera in for repair. Glad you don't have the problem....
bhays
Active member
I actually sent mine in on monday morning, but not for the crack. My G2 just randomly stopped working in the middle of a shot, and there it was stuck with the lens out, no power no nothing... So, Im curious to se what they will do with the crack when its in there. I dont really care about the crack, I think it gives the camera character...
-ben---www.brhphoto.com
Justme
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You did a good thing by making everyone aware of the problem. I realized that not everyone may have had a chance to read your post so I decided to put word out. A lot of people were very surprised to discover this defect in the G2's casing. Me included.
The result of all this? Owners are made aware of the problem and those who are concerned have taken the necessary steps to ensure a small crack doesn't become a much bigger problem. Afterall, I doubt any existing cracks in the G2's casings were caused by any action on the users part. The amjority aooeared to have taken very good care of the camera. So, the crack was either there when you bought it or became such gradually over time. Cracks do have a tendancy to get bigger. From what I hear, Canon is looking into the problem. Do you think they would have volunteered to this this on their own accord? If you're naivee, sure.
I for one am thankful this problem was brought to my attention. Many others feel the same way. Of course you'll also have some who like to keep their heads buried in sand and pretend nothing's the matter. There's a certain group of people who actually refuse or prefer not to watch or listen to the nightly News simply because they don't want to be upset. Ignorance is bliss I suppose. And then, as in life...there's always the idiot fringe. Hey, ain't life great?
The result of all this? Owners are made aware of the problem and those who are concerned have taken the necessary steps to ensure a small crack doesn't become a much bigger problem. Afterall, I doubt any existing cracks in the G2's casings were caused by any action on the users part. The amjority aooeared to have taken very good care of the camera. So, the crack was either there when you bought it or became such gradually over time. Cracks do have a tendancy to get bigger. From what I hear, Canon is looking into the problem. Do you think they would have volunteered to this this on their own accord? If you're naivee, sure.
I for one am thankful this problem was brought to my attention. Many others feel the same way. Of course you'll also have some who like to keep their heads buried in sand and pretend nothing's the matter. There's a certain group of people who actually refuse or prefer not to watch or listen to the nightly News simply because they don't want to be upset. Ignorance is bliss I suppose. And then, as in life...there's always the idiot fringe. Hey, ain't life great?
Thanks Justme! I just hope my crack doesn't grow. If it stays the same, and is merely a cosmetic blemish, good, but if it chips off and exposes the insides of the camera, then that is not good. I suppose I was already on the lookout because of the cracking I had experienced with the plastic on the LCD hinge - that was also spontaneous cracking. It was very noticeable and was not there when I first received the camera. I am actually surprised there are not more reports about that piece of plastic. Perhaps it is not as prevalent.
Justme
Forum Pro
Last weekend. A lot of people who owned Ford Pintos' (was a sorta "deathtrap" on wheels for those too young to have known) didn't realize they had a problem until it became public. Many more people didn't realize the problem with some Firestone tires until it was splashed all over the nightly news. Now the G2 ain't no deathrap nor will it cause you to lose control of your auto but it is a defect - through no fault of the owner.
Justme
Forum Pro
No problemo. Once Canon comes up with a remedy for the "cracking" issue, I will have to decide whether to send it in right away or wait until my warranty is just about to run out. No matter which course I eventually decide on, I still need to ensure the existing crack is taken care of somehow. If anything catches on it, or that part gets rubbed against some other item in the camera bag....is all it may take to turn it into an even bigger problem.
You can be quite certain a few G2 owners are taking a much closer look at the hinge area of the LCD. Seems OK for now on mine.
You can be quite certain a few G2 owners are taking a much closer look at the hinge area of the LCD. Seems OK for now on mine.
bhays
Active member
Mine has developed, or had, a hairline crack by the hinge for some time. I found both of the cracks quite some time ago, but I just figured they were caused from something I had done... ---www.brhphoto.com
odessadream
Well-known member
snow supposed to be white not grey!!!!!!
Big Siy
Active member
Ive been told to sen my camera back to the repair centre... (UK) but im gonna be taking it out and using it this (easter) weekend so i'll have to send it in on Tuesday!!...
The guy on the phone at the repair centre mentioned that its only the second one with this problem they've heard about in the UK!! they also mentioned that they had been informed by HQ about the problem not so long ago (probably when the original thread started in this forum!!)
Regards
Big Siy
HansM
Member
Leezah,
I'm glad you've posted your picture of the crack.
I agree it is not a big thing as long as the chip does not fall out.
However, after calling the Dutch Canon, they do not recognise this as a global problem. They only want to deal with individuals and will not do things pro-active. Thats why I'm glad you brought this up. From now on Canon can not neglect this topic any more and I'm sure they eventually will come up with a solution.
Untill that I will keep on going to take pictures with the marvellous G2.
Hans
I'm glad you've posted your picture of the crack.
I agree it is not a big thing as long as the chip does not fall out.
However, after calling the Dutch Canon, they do not recognise this as a global problem. They only want to deal with individuals and will not do things pro-active. Thats why I'm glad you brought this up. From now on Canon can not neglect this topic any more and I'm sure they eventually will come up with a solution.
Untill that I will keep on going to take pictures with the marvellous G2.
Hans
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Alexis
Senior Member
I had naturally assumed that the kids dropped my G2 and thought nothing more of it - incidentally mine's UK source and the guy at Canon UK claiming its only the second that he had heard of is talking out of his crack!
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