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Posted by Richard Crowley on 04/16/07 18:26
"Pat B." wrote...
> Before i give too many specifics, has any one seen an air bubble
> appear in the lens assembly of a GL1? I know it is probably not a
> good thing. What can be done? It only affects video when shooting
> straight up at the sky...kind of like a bubble level. Is this the
> image stabilazation componet of the camera? Any help will be
> appreciated!
Canon and Sony are noted for using optical/mechanical image
stabilization (vs. electronic in other brands). This is accomplished
with a pair of servo-driven glass surfaces forming a prism, with
liquid between them. Your symptoms sound like there is an air-
bubble inside the servo-driven prism assembly.
The bubble is bad enough by itself, but it may also be an indication
that some of the liquid has leaked out (if the air displaced it). Whatever
that liquid is, it can't be very good for the mechanics or electronics
inside your camcorder. :-(
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