Sony RX100 III dirt Inside lens
Apr 13, 2018 09:43:41 #
Greetings from Western MA
... I have enjoyed my Sony RX100 III for some time now and it has
never let me down. Till today:
Doing some 'reluctant' spring photography I noticed a 'splotch' in the photos.
My first impression was a bug on the lens but a serious soft cloth cleaning did
nothing to remove it ..
As you know the RX100 series has a 'non-removable' lens ... any Hedgehogs
(ugly or otherwise) have a trick that might help me out ... or do I have to send
it in for refurb?
Thank you for your time.
... I have enjoyed my Sony RX100 III for some time now and it has
never let me down. Till today:
Doing some 'reluctant' spring photography I noticed a 'splotch' in the photos.
My first impression was a bug on the lens but a serious soft cloth cleaning did
nothing to remove it ..
As you know the RX100 series has a 'non-removable' lens ... any Hedgehogs
(ugly or otherwise) have a trick that might help me out ... or do I have to send
it in for refurb?
Thank you for your time.
Apr 13, 2018 10:20:21 #
It could also be something on your sensor, but with a non-removable lens, I'm pretty sure this needs to go into the shop.
Only question I'd ask is, is the repair cost more than the camera is worth?
Only question I'd ask is, is the repair cost more than the camera is worth?
Apr 13, 2018 11:06:51 #
Apr 13, 2018 14:51:18 #
One of those looks like a smear? I would find a Sony service center near you and ask them for a pre repair estimate. As a current RX100 will be around $850, you have a lot of leeway
Apr 13, 2018 17:43:19 #
I had a similar problem last year with a Panasonic Lumix LF1 fixed lens camera. This thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-436814-1.html
The suggestion by MT Shooter to use a vacuum cleaner actually worked, once I found the right attachment to fit over the lens. I had to do it again 2 months ago - success again.
Give it a try.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-436814-1.html
The suggestion by MT Shooter to use a vacuum cleaner actually worked, once I found the right attachment to fit over the lens. I had to do it again 2 months ago - success again.
Give it a try.
Apr 14, 2018 10:16:28 #
Math78 wrote:
I was going to suggest the same thing. Turn the camera on to extend the lens and cup your hand between the lens and the end of the vacuum hose, turn the vacuum on.I had a similar problem last year with a Panasonic Lumix LF1 fixed lens camera. This thread:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-436814-1.html
The suggestion by MT Shooter to use a vacuum cleaner actually worked, once I found the right attachment to fit over the lens. I had to do it again 2 months ago - success again.
Give it a try.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-436814-1.html
The suggestion by MT Shooter to use a vacuum cleaner actually worked, once I found the right attachment to fit over the lens. I had to do it again 2 months ago - success again.
Give it a try.
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