505's cracking issue

[the Gliberal]

Took a close look. Found a similar "crack" in a similar location. However, had to tilt it in the light to see it. Seems to be more "blemish" than "crack" but time will tell. Serial number is in the 134xxx range. In reading this thread, someone did mention the lens portion getting warm during use. Mine does that, too. A connection?

 

[Brent Boren]

Thanks Ulysses,

Also, I hope I didn't sound as if I was knocking your conclusion, because
I actually agree with it. This must be something cosmetic, perhaps
something with the finish on the camera, a place where somehow the barrel
can get easily scratched for some reason (?), or some other logical
explanation if others are getting a similar crack.

I didn't take it as a knock, I just keep stating my disclaimer because I don't think this thing is worth a panic I'm sharing my views to help people make rational decisions.

I hope that someone else who has reported this problem will be able to
post their own comment or preferably a picture of their camera's
crack/scratch/defect for even further examination.

I would also like to see what other people are seeing, and I find it interesting that the older serial numbers with the easier rotation don't seem to see this.

It does sound, however, like most long-timers have not run across this
problem.

 

[Vincent Mahon]

FWIW, my 505 also has this very light crack. I would never have noticed it without reading this thread.

Some people really have sharp eyes ! (I understand why 6 mega-pixels cameras are necessary) Or are you using magnifying glasses ?
There is only one crack on my 505, at the same place as on the scans posted.
I can't believe this could be a problem. Looks like a hair.
My serial # is 100877.
Vincent

This was my suspicion after viewing the images that were posted. I simply
find it very hard to believe that this camera with a metal composite body
would exhibit cracks of this nature. It should be an extremely durable
and long-lasting chassis. There is no way that even constant swiveling of
the LCD/lens housing would exert the sort of tangential or axial stress
that would cause that sort of thing.

So I figured that more likely the crack could be a hairline scratch in
either the finish on the camera or perhaps even a scratch due to carriage
or storage. It helps to know that others are seeing the crack in exactly
the same spot.

I wish that each individual finding the scratch could also post their
serial numbers on the cameras. This would help determine if the problem
was with a certain series range during manufacture.

I spoted the same line in my F505.I do not think it is a crack. Maybe
some mechanical error in painting.

 

[Nicholas Newell]

My serial # is 121072, and I have the exact same blemish shown in the
images. In my opinion, the match is too perfect for this blemish to be either

a stress crack or a scratch. I think the most likely explanation is that this is the

effect of a scratch (or some other minor defect, perhaps even a hair) in the mold
used to manufacture this part. I have no concerns about this blemish.

Also, I hope I didn't sound as if I was knocking your conclusion, because
I actually agree with it. This must be something cosmetic, perhaps
something with the finish on the camera, a place where somehow the barrel
can get easily scratched for some reason (?), or some other logical
explanation if others are getting a similar crack.

I didn't take it as a knock, I just keep stating my disclaimer because I
don't think this thing is worth a panic I'm sharing my views to help
people make rational decisions.

I hope that someone else who has reported this problem will be able to
post their own comment or preferably a picture of their camera's
crack/scratch/defect for even further examination.

I would also like to see what other people are seeing, and I find it
interesting that the older serial numbers with the easier rotation don't
seem to see this.

It does sound, however, like most long-timers have not run across this
problem.

 

[Gerrit Pang]

I have the same blemish too, serial #1019xx, is the sky falling?

About the best we can hope for is that this blemish develops into a real crack, then maybe we'll get new f505v's.

Oophs, I don't want to start any false hopes. ;0)

Also, I hope I didn't sound as if I was knocking your conclusion, because
I actually agree with it. This must be something cosmetic, perhaps
something with the finish on the camera, a place where somehow the barrel
can get easily scratched for some reason (?), or some other logical
explanation if others are getting a similar crack.

I didn't take it as a knock, I just keep stating my disclaimer because I
don't think this thing is worth a panic I'm sharing my views to help
people make rational decisions.

I hope that someone else who has reported this problem will be able to
post their own comment or preferably a picture of their camera's
crack/scratch/defect for even further examination.

I would also like to see what other people are seeing, and I find it
interesting that the older serial numbers with the easier rotation don't
seem to see this.

It does sound, however, like most long-timers have not run across this
problem.

 

[Raymond19463]

Up goes another hand, serial #127,XXX had the same darn "crack"; if it doesn't get bigger or crackier I suppose I won't mind. Gonna keep an eye out until the warranty expires thats for sure (got my 505 in March).

You know with the crack showing up in the same spot for all/many of us, maybe perhaps it was ALWAYS THERE when received the camera new but are just paying attention now thanks to this website (and other's I'm sure). Could maybe be part of the manufacture assembly line perhaps.

Lets start a new thread.... anyone see their crack getting worse?

Ray

About the best we can hope for is that this blemish develops into a real
crack, then maybe we'll get new f505v's.

Oophs, I don't want to start any false hopes. ;0)

Also, I hope I didn't sound as if I was knocking your conclusion, because
I actually agree with it. This must be something cosmetic, perhaps
something with the finish on the camera, a place where somehow the barrel
can get easily scratched for some reason (?), or some other logical
explanation if others are getting a similar crack.

I didn't take it as a knock, I just keep stating my disclaimer because I
don't think this thing is worth a panic I'm sharing my views to help
people make rational decisions.

I hope that someone else who has reported this problem will be able to
post their own comment or preferably a picture of their camera's
crack/scratch/defect for even further examination.

I would also like to see what other people are seeing, and I find it
interesting that the older serial numbers with the easier rotation don't
seem to see this.

It does sound, however, like most long-timers have not run across this
problem.

 

[Ulysses]

Nicholas -

Did no one read your message in detail?

The most likely explaination is the one you've pointed out: It is probably a minor defect or perhaps even a hair in the mold (the three-dimensional "negative" that produces this part of the camera body). It cannot be a coincidence that this scratch is seen in so many users' cameras in exactly the same spot and of exactly the same shape.

Evidently, as seen by the fact that not everyone has this minor blemish, this has been taken care of and is not likely to be seen in other cameras again.

Notice, I'm calling this a "scratch" and not a crack at all. I've concluded that this is cosmetic and is not going to grow larger with size pending further evidence to the contrary.

My serial # is 121072, and I have the exact same blemish shown in the
images. In my opinion, the match is too perfect for this blemish to be
either a stress crack or a scratch. I think the most likely explanation is that
this is the effect of a scratch (or some other minor defect, perhaps even a
hair) in the mold used to manufacture this part. I have no concerns about
this blemish.

 

[Bob]

As I posted earlier, mine has the 'crack' too, but not only that. It appears to have a very slight bulge where the crack is. That makes me think that there is something pushing into the barrel from the inside (??) It's just to strange that MANY have noticed the same thing. Has any contacted SONY to get an explaination? My serial number is in the late 129000's. Is there a way to find out the manufacture date of the camera?

Maybe the 'crack' is just from the mold when they made it.... looking it over, it looks more like a scar. Does anyone else's look like that or is the 'crack' flush with the surface? -THANKS!-

You know with the crack showing up in the same spot for all/many of us,
maybe perhaps it was ALWAYS THERE when received the camera new but are
just paying attention now thanks to this website (and other's I'm sure).
Could maybe be part of the manufacture assembly line perhaps.

Lets start a new thread.... anyone see their crack getting worse?

Ray

About the best we can hope for is that this blemish develops into a real
crack, then maybe we'll get new f505v's.

Oophs, I don't want to start any false hopes. ;0)

Also, I hope I didn't sound as if I was knocking your conclusion, because
I actually agree with it. This must be something cosmetic, perhaps
something with the finish on the camera, a place where somehow the barrel
can get easily scratched for some reason (?), or some other logical
explanation if others are getting a similar crack.

I didn't take it as a knock, I just keep stating my disclaimer because I
don't think this thing is worth a panic I'm sharing my views to help
people make rational decisions.

I hope that someone else who has reported this problem will be able to
post their own comment or preferably a picture of their camera's
crack/scratch/defect for even further examination.

I would also like to see what other people are seeing, and I find it
interesting that the older serial numbers with the easier rotation don't
seem to see this.

It does sound, however, like most long-timers have not run across this
problem.