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SX40 HS zoom feels clunky and un-smooth

Started Jul 11, 2012 | Discussions thread
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billandmeltoo New Member • Posts: 16
SX40 HS zoom feels clunky and un-smooth

Hi all,

loving this camera, however I find the zoom motor/mechanism seems a liittle clunky feeling and un-smooth. When retracting or zooming to full out or in, it seems to hit a rough spot about mid-point. I can actually feel the vibration with my fingers on the base of the barrel. Never had this issue with other super zoom cameras I've owned. Is this a common occurence with this camera? I may exchange it...it's a little disconcerting and I'm afraid of motor failure in the future!
Any opinions?

Thanks,
bill

Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
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