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PowerShot / Re: Scratches on front element of G11 - caused by lens cover?
« on: January 14, 2013, 11:35:24 AM »
Hello. 
This is the first time I have seen this blog.
I have had already replaced the lens on my G11 last year and was hoping the scratches were an aberration. but no there are two new scratches on my new lens and I paid particular attention to check there was no dust about but it seems there is no way to prevent the scratches from happening the camera is turned off.
Interestingly I asked Lehmanns of Stoke (who carried out the repair), if there was any coating I could put on the front of the lens and they said none. Now I have heard someone on this blog who has put a clear film over the front of the lens. What is it and does it work, where can I get it?
I wouldn't recommend this camera to my Son who is wanting a high quality camera for his better shots, if there is no remedy. At £200 per new lens kit a time it is an expensive replacement repair. Otherwise I am very please with the performance.
This is the first time I have seen this blog.I have had already replaced the lens on my G11 last year and was hoping the scratches were an aberration. but no there are two new scratches on my new lens and I paid particular attention to check there was no dust about but it seems there is no way to prevent the scratches from happening the camera is turned off.
Interestingly I asked Lehmanns of Stoke (who carried out the repair), if there was any coating I could put on the front of the lens and they said none. Now I have heard someone on this blog who has put a clear film over the front of the lens. What is it and does it work, where can I get it?
I wouldn't recommend this camera to my Son who is wanting a high quality camera for his better shots, if there is no remedy. At £200 per new lens kit a time it is an expensive replacement repair. Otherwise I am very please with the performance.