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SX270 same lens as SX 240/260?

Started Jul 23, 2013 | Discussions thread
PC Wheeler
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Re: SX270 same lens as SX 240/260?
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mjdundee wrote:

Now - it looks as if the new SX 270/280 have the same lens as the SX 240/260 - but is it really identical - means has anybody made such a bad experience with scratches on the front lens from the lens cover of a SX270/280? Maybe the owners should take a closer look on their lenses because it is possible that the scratchs start hardly noticeble and become deeper and deeper.

No such marks seen on my SX280 (about 10 days old) examined with magnifier. From what I can see there is a reasonable clearance between the cover blades and the front lens.

Also I've had no issues with the on-off switch functioning as expected. It does take a sustained push of a second or less -- which makes sense since its location does expose it to accidental pushes and having the lens deploy while in a case could damage it.

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