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JHD · 12-25-2013, 01:02 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arnold

Practise, and you can get it down to 2.3 seconds.

I'm going to establish a new world record - 2.18 seconds. See you in Sochi!

i83N · 12-25-2013, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by JHD

Which is nothing compared to $80.

It is if you loos 100$ shot...

i83N · 01-16-2014, 05:04 AM

Update, cleaned my GR second time my self, actuly not so hard to diasemble.

jon404 · 01-16-2014, 11:50 AM

Bought a GR around New Year's, enjoying it tremendously. What a FINE camera. First pictures I took were of a clear sky, to see if it had any dust spots as shipped. None. And -- after about two weeks -- none so far. Except... once... about four days ago. One image. Two fairly large, slightly fuzzy spots. They weren't on any images before this one picture, and they haven't re-appeared on any images since.

All I can think is that the GR, particularly here in Southern California, is susceptible to psychic phenomena, and may be picking up time-shifted traces of those flying saucers we had around here back in the 1950s. Go figure!

JHD · 01-16-2014, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by i83N

Update, cleaned my GR second time my self, actuly not so hard to diasemble.

How long did it take and what was involved? Sometimes it is easier to take things apart than it is to put them back together.

I keep my GR stored in a Pelican dust proof case. If I pack it around in my pocket, I keep it in a plastic bag to prevent lint, dust and dirt from making its way inside.

**geomez** · 01-16-2014, 12:09 PM

I hate this.
I got a GR a few months ago and recently noticed a speck of dust on the sensor. I sent it back in to B&H and they're replacing it. I really had hoped this was an isolated incident but it looks like the GR is poorly sealed and is prone to accumulating dust particles on the sensor. I'm so discouraged. I guess this is what I have to look forward too for the life of my camera.

i83N · 01-16-2014, 01:28 PM

Originally posted by JHD

How long did it take and what was involved? Sometimes it is easier to take things apart than it is to put them back together.

About an hour, one small phillips screwdriver, tweezers, rocket blower and microfiber cleaning cloth.

JHD · 01-16-2014, 04:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by i83N

About an hour, one small phillips screwdriver, tweezers, rocket blower and microfiber cleaning cloth.

Well if you ever do it again, make a video and post it on youtube.

I think being proactive in preventing dust from getting inside, much like safe sex, makes good sense.

i83N · 01-16-2014, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by JHD

Well if you ever do it again, make a video and post it on youtube.

I think being proactive in preventing dust from getting inside, much like safe sex, makes good sense.

sure, i will
LOL

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12-25-2013, 01:02 AM - 1 Like	#16
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by arnold Practise, and you can get it down to 2.3 seconds. I'm going to establish a new world record - 2.18 seconds. See you in Sochi!

12-25-2013, 01:55 AM	#17
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by JHD Which is nothing compared to $80. It is if you loos 100$ shot...

01-16-2014, 05:04 AM	#18
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Update, cleaned my GR second time my self, actuly not so hard to diasemble.

01-16-2014, 11:50 AM	#19
jon404 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 696	Bought a GR around New Year's, enjoying it tremendously. What a FINE camera. First pictures I took were of a clear sky, to see if it had any dust spots as shipped. None. And -- after about two weeks -- none so far. Except... once... about four days ago. One image. Two fairly large, slightly fuzzy spots. They weren't on any images before this one picture, and they haven't re-appeared on any images since. All I can think is that the GR, particularly here in Southern California, is susceptible to psychic phenomena, and may be picking up time-shifted traces of those flying saucers we had around here back in the 1950s. Go figure!

01-16-2014, 11:53 AM	#20
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by i83N Update, cleaned my GR second time my self, actuly not so hard to diasemble. How long did it take and what was involved? Sometimes it is easier to take things apart than it is to put them back together. I keep my GR stored in a Pelican dust proof case. If I pack it around in my pocket, I keep it in a plastic bag to prevent lint, dust and dirt from making its way inside.

01-16-2014, 12:09 PM	#21
geomez Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Roanoke, Virginia, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,760	I hate this. I got a GR a few months ago and recently noticed a speck of dust on the sensor. I sent it back in to B&H and they're replacing it. I really had hoped this was an isolated incident but it looks like the GR is poorly sealed and is prone to accumulating dust particles on the sensor. I'm so discouraged. I guess this is what I have to look forward too for the life of my camera.

01-16-2014, 01:28 PM	#22
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by JHD How long did it take and what was involved? Sometimes it is easier to take things apart than it is to put them back together. About an hour, one small phillips screwdriver, tweezers, rocket blower and microfiber cleaning cloth.

01-16-2014, 04:23 PM - 1 Like	#23
JHD Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,406	Originally posted by i83N About an hour, one small phillips screwdriver, tweezers, rocket blower and microfiber cleaning cloth. Well if you ever do it again, make a video and post it on youtube. I think being proactive in preventing dust from getting inside, much like safe sex, makes good sense.

01-16-2014, 05:01 PM	#24
i83N Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lithuania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by JHD Well if you ever do it again, make a video and post it on youtube. I think being proactive in preventing dust from getting inside, much like safe sex, makes good sense. sure, i will LOL

GR and dust.

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