Dirty G10

alfredo_tomato · Mar 31, 2011

After years of heavy use, my Canon G10 is dirty. I have dust on the sensor, and in the VF. I want to have it cleaned. I can crop it out, or fix it in PP, I just don't want to have to do that.

I need recommendations, an idea of cost, and how much of a turn around time I should expect.

TKS.

Hank3152 · Mar 31, 2011

I'd call Canon......1-800-652-2666......for an estimate
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Regards,
Hank

alfredo_tomato · Apr 1, 2011

That's my default, but I was hoping a retailer would be able to do it at a good price. I'm on a fixed income, so I have to think money.

Mikemolto · Apr 1, 2011

Hi alfredo

you will have to replace the whole lens assembly.

In Germany I payd about 200 EUR for that (G7). Now, 6 month later I have some very little dust inside the lens again, though it is not shown at the pictures jet. I was very carefully and allways keep the cam in a plastic bag.

Unfortunately you will have no guaranty dust will never come again if you replace the lens. They told me the lens is not dustproof it is according to the construction.

Cheers Michael

Allan Brown · Apr 1, 2011

alfredo_tomato said:
After years of heavy use, my Canon G10 is dirty. I have dust on the sensor, and in the VF. I want to have it cleaned. I can crop it out, or fix it in PP, I just don't want to have to do that.

I need recommendations, an idea of cost, and how much of a turn around time I should expect.

This is what I did and it works to various degrees depending on the camera.

I bought a small car vacuum cleaner - you don't need or want lots of power - and sucked the dirt out.

I have used this technique on some of my cameras including DSLR's without any problems.

No, this is NOT an April Fool's joke.

Allan

Geodude · Apr 1, 2011

Allan Brown said:
No, this is NOT an April Fool's joke.

Allan

Unlike the Canon going Bankrupt story

Honestly !!!!

Allan Brown · Apr 1, 2011

Geodude said:
Allan Brown said:

No, this is NOT an April Fool's joke.

Allan

Click to expand...

Unlike the Canon going Bankrupt story Honestly !!!!

Yes, honestly. Think of it this way - how did the dirt get inside?

Via the vacuum effect of the lens zooming. There is enough of a vacuum to draw the dirt inside. By using a low powered vacuum, you can - with varying degrees of success - suck the dirt back out.

So, NO I am not joking.

BTW, I am not the only one who uses this technique. Search it out.

Allan

Heavygear · Apr 1, 2011

This idea "sucks"

) I like it.

Seriously where do you apply the suction?

Allan Brown · Apr 1, 2011

Mako109 said:
This idea "sucks" ) I like it.

Seriously where do you apply the suction?

I applied the suction to the front and sides of the lens. With a "closed" camera like the G10, there is only so much you can do but it may work.

On my DSLR's kit lens, I applied the suction mostly in the area of the rear element. That was more effective.

I also used the suction to help clean the dust from the sensor. It worked far better than the rocket blower which only blew the dust around inside the camera.

Allan

Geodude · Apr 1, 2011

Allan Brown said:
Geodude said:

Allan Brown said:

No, this is NOT an April Fool's joke.

Allan

Click to expand...

Unlike the Canon going Bankrupt story Honestly !!!!

Click to expand...

Yes, honestly. Think of it this way - how did the dirt get inside?

Via the vacuum effect of the lens zooming. There is enough of a vacuum to draw the dirt inside. By using a low powered vacuum, you can - with varying degrees of success - suck the dirt back out.

So, NO I am not joking.

BTW, I am not the only one who uses this technique. Search it out.

Allan

Alan - you have the wrong end of the stick

I was joking about April Fools Day and the other post on this forum today re Canon going Bankrupt - ok it was subtle

I think the vacuum idea is a stroke of genious

Allan Brown · Apr 1, 2011

Geodude said:
Alan - you have the wrong end of the stick I was joking about April Fools Day and the other post on this forum today re Canon going Bankrupt - ok it was subtle I think the vacuum idea is a stroke of genious

OK, sorry.

I can't take credit for the idea though. As I said, others had suggested it and I tried it and it works - with varying degrees of success.

I guess a stronger vacuum would be better but with an increased risk of damage. Things to consider would be floating elements and sensors - depending on the camera and lens.

Allan

Mikemolto · Apr 1, 2011

A guy in Germany was successful by sucking with his mouth.

If that did not help he shoes the way how to open the cam to clean it. Though, this is not so easy.

http://mperlitsch.hintergrundbild.com/g7_g9_fix.htm

Cheers Michael

Geodude · Apr 1, 2011

Mikemolto said:
A guy in Germany was successful by sucking with his mouth.

If that did not help he shoes the way how to open the cam to clean it. Though, this is not so easy.

http://mperlitsch.hintergrundbild.com/g7_g9_fix.htm

Cheers Michael

Sounds like one of those German movie's !!!!!

Only in HD at 24 fps...

alfredo_tomato · Apr 1, 2011

I tried that, but it didn't work. I now crop or clone to hide it.

Funkyd3121 · Apr 1, 2011

I had to send my G7 in - under warranty once in 2007 for some crud in the left side of the photo/sensor - then it happened again about 2009 & I had Canon fix it - this time I think it cost about $159.00 or so, but no problems since. I Love my G7, but inside in low light at about 400 ISO, it is not too good, but would probably do better if I used a tripod - outdoor shots in daylight, I shoot at ISO 80 or 100 in TV Mode, my colors set to P(positive) it rocks! I would really love to add a G12 for several reasons, mainly for indoor shots above ISO 200, & the flip-out LCD, but would Not part with my G7 - it is solid as a brick. Good luck with whatever you do.

alfredo_tomato · Apr 2, 2011

Solid as a brick is how I describe my G10. I have fallen on concrete twice and the G10 took hard hits both times. On one instance, I took a photo opportunity while I was still on the ground. Both the camera and I were scraped but undeterred.

I will keep this camera even if and when I move back up to an interchangeable lens camera.

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