I took my Rebel XTi on a hike with my EF-S 17-85mm USM and it was a rather dusty, 14-mile hike. Now, when I rotate the focus ring, there's kind of a slight scraping noise that doesn't want to go away. Is there any way for me to clean out the dust from inside my lens?
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2nd October 2010, 12:17 AM #1
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Cleaning under the focus ring?
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2nd October 2010, 03:16 AM #2
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Re: Cleaning under the focus ring?
Ouch. I'd try a brush on the end of a vacuum cleaner, but that's about it ... I'd stay away from any kind of blower as it's more likely to force the dust further in. Other than that, all I can think of is send it on a trip to Canon
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2nd October 2010, 05:16 AM #3
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Re: Cleaning under the focus ring?
ewwww....sounds expensive Originally Posted by Colin Southern
Other than that, all I can think of is send it on a trip to Canon
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2nd October 2010, 06:11 AM #4
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Re: Cleaning under the focus ring?
Yep Originally Posted by neverhood311
At times like that it's good to have weather and dust sealed L-Series lenses.
I'd be inclined to just keep using it - it might get better on it's own. A collegue of mine recently tripped and ended up with a EF 24-105mm F4.0L IS USM & Canon 1D3 going straight into the sand on a beach ... He was able to brush it off with his shirt and carry on shooting, with no consequences.
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