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How prevalent is the lens error with the G12?

Started Feb 25, 2013 | Questions thread
Dale Buhanan Veteran Member • Posts: 4,280
Re: How prevalent is the lens error with the G12?

SUE O''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''BRIEN wrote:

I didn't adjust anything so I will probably go with the G15. I googled, 'canon powershot G12+lens error' and it brought up a lot of things about that particular lens assembly on the G9 thru G12, plus S series. The G15 assembly has been corrected so it won't happen.

Thanks,

I just had a thought, Sue.  I'll bet the 'lens error 'you are talking about is the lens getting scratched by the lens cover leafs that are too close to the lens on the models you referenced.  There have been several reports of the lens cover leafs causing fine lens scratches...  That must be what you are talking about.  I myself have never had it happen on any of my G-series cameras and I have both the G9 and the G12, but I have read about it happening to others.

I cannot verify if Canon increased the lens cover spacings on the G15, but it would be nice if they did.  I have heard of no one mentioning scratches from the G15 cover blades yet.  (crosses fingers)

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Dale

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