Spot with SX50: I have a spot on my SX50 camera I guess it's on the sensor. But since I can't remove the lens how do I clean it?

tita1948 Loc: North Idaho

I have a spot on my SX50 camera I guess it's on the sensor. But since I can't remove the lens how do I clean it?

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MtnMan Loc: ID

tita1948 wrote:

I have a spot on my SX50 camera I guess it's on the sensor. But since I can't remove the lens how do I clean it?

I suppose you need to send it in.

I presume you cropped massively to show it? Sensor spots are usually small. But then the sensor in this camera might be small...in which case the spot would appear large.

australis Loc: Patagonia, South America

Only Canon service is adecuate ......

tita1948 Loc: North Idaho

MtnMan wrote:

I suppose you need to send it in.

I presume you cropped massively to show it? Sensor spots are usually small. But then the sensor in this camera might be small...in which case the spot would appear large.

Darn....

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

Humm, does the spot change with focal length. Looks like a lens spot because it has no sharp edge.

venture to say that if out of warranty period that you will be better off $-wise buying a new-refurb one.

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

Shoot a clear blue sky, first wide open then at smallest aperture. If the second shot is sharper the dirt is probably on the sensor. If the dirt is somewhere in the lens system and not on center it might disappear when you stop down.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

dpullum wrote:

venture to say that if out of warranty period that you will be better off $-wise buying a new-refurb one.

Yes. Unfortunately, replacement is often less expensive than repair.

Maybe it's time for an SX60.

dpullum Loc: Tampa Florida

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes. Unfortunately, replacement is often less expensive than repair. Maybe it's time for an SX60.

A number of reviews prefer the SX50 to the SX60 which added GPS and WiFi but took away some SX50 abilities. Not sure what there were but google the vs of the two. Me, I have 2 SX50 referb and the C1, C2 are set up for diff situations. C's are the custom settings that you structure. Add to that M and you have 3 for each camera. What more can a growing boy ask.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

dpullum wrote:

A number of reviews prefer the SX50 to the SX60 which added GPS and WiFi but took away some SX50 abilities. Not sure what there were but google the vs of the two. Me, I have 2 SX50 referb and the C1, C2 are set up for diff situations. C's are the custom settings that you structure. Add to that M and you have 3 for each camera. What more can a growing boy ask.

I agree.
I think the first step is to contact Canon and see what they can do for you. Maybe they'll sell you a refurb at a reduced price if you send the old camera?

BuckeyeBilly Loc: St. Petersburg, FL

tita1948 wrote:

I have a spot on my SX50 camera I guess it's on the sensor. But since I can't remove the lens how do I clean it?

Tita,
Hopefully you've had time to contact Canon about the problem with your SX50. Regardless, here is a link to a store that is selling NEW SX50's for only $209.00, a good deal since all it comes with is a neck strap and a CD. You don't need a battery because you already have one and you no doubt have a case for it too so this would be a good deal for you if buying a new one seems like a good alternative.

http://www.daxmart.com/Canon-PowerShot-SX50-HS-12-1-Megapixel-50x-Optical-Zoom-1080p-HD/p-3148?refid=Ibcart

Jackdoor Loc: Huddersfield, Yorkshire.

I had a similar problem with a Ricoh compact years ago, and more recently with a Samsung compact. The speck could be on the sensor, but in my case it was on the back element of the lens. (It changed noticeably depending on level of zoom.) If the camera is beyond economic repair, try hitting it!

Seriously, switch it off, remove battery and SD card, and hit the base of the camera onto the heel of your other hand as hard as you dare. If that doesn't work, put a leather glove on and hit harder. Worked for me both times, and you've nothing to lose...

JD750 Loc: SoCal

tita1948 wrote:

I have a spot on my SX50 camera I guess it's on the sensor. But since I can't remove the lens how do I clean it?

You have already tried cleaning the lens, correct?

jerrylh Loc: Texas

I had a similar problem a number of years ago with a Canon and the cost of repair was almost the same as a new one. My spot was a "drop" of lubricant that happened because I left the camera in the tray of the back window of a car. I replaced the camera.Expensive learning !!

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

A link to Daxmart? Wasn't there a question yesterday about them? One of the answers linked to a site that listed many complaints with them.

tita1948 Loc: North Idaho

Thank you everybody except Jackdoor. That idea scares the beejeebers out of me.lol

Today is a good day to try the shooting the sky idea as we have clear skies here is the NW.

Thanks everybody.

BTW I did buy this camera referb from Canon. Think they would help?