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07/26/2007 12:02:20 AM · #1 |
I was taking some shots earlier and noticed that once in a while, while focusing, the image in the viewfinder would jump. I had trouble recreating it so I couldn't figure out the problem. Just now it was doing it again and I figured out it's because the focus ring end of the lens is slightly loose.
I have the d40 with the 18-55mm kit lens, and I was wondering if the lens usually does this and I just hadn't noticed it before or if one of my kids got ahold of my camera while I was at work or something. Anyone know? |
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07/26/2007 12:04:41 AM · #2 |
Most of the cheaper zoom lenses the whole front lens barrel as its extended (or even in depending on clearances) can move. There are gaps to allow the parts to move of course and the seals and gaps on the cheaper lenses just aren't all that great. Its probly not the "focus ring" as on most lenses its a solid part of the lens barrel, your moving the entire lens barrel.
From what i know its normal and the same thing happens when u push up and down on the lens of a point and shoots especially a super zoom.
Message edited by author 2007-07-26 00:05:27. |
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07/26/2007 12:08:17 AM · #3 |
| Thanks. I'm still a little paranoid when it comes to my camera. It replaced my home theatre system as my baby #4, right behind the kids. =] |
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07/26/2007 12:12:04 AM · #4 |
Originally posted by Atropos:
Thanks. I'm still a little paranoid when it comes to my camera. It replaced my home theatre system as my baby #4, right behind the kids. =] |
Ive even noticed it on the normal consumer lenses such as the Canon EF 55-200 USM II i use on my Canon Rebel T2 and 16 year old EOS Elan. when its in it doesn't really move but at full extended it easily moves a few mm.
When you notice something new its hard to remember what was normal. |
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