Need some advice from you Sony kakis..... my lens got fungus!!!!

Hehe, it's actually my videocam Sony HDR-SR10E. Was cleaning it and suddenly realized that fungus is growing on the inner surface of the front lens elements. The affected area is about 0.8cm in diameter.

Still under extended warranty though.

Just wondering whether I will be charged when I send in the videocam for repair, especially if they have to change the affected lens.....

Anybody have any idea?

Note : Didn't post in the videocam thread because nobody goes there!!!

This post has been edited by kmarc: Apr 1 2011, 06:34 PM

So just cleaning and maybe re-polishing/re-coating? Me got no experience in such things....

Under warranty should be free right?

This post has been edited by kmarc: Apr 1 2011, 07:02 PM

Yeah, so sad.....

Luckily I bought the extended warranty policy.

Yeah, going to send it in next week as I only noticed it this evening.

Looks like I have to keep the videocam together with my DSLR in my DIY dry box next time!!! (Usually I just put the videocam on the table.... can't imagine that will also cause fungus to grow!!!)

Aiyooo... sifu, don't scold me la..... I didn't write on "How to take care of your videocam" ma...

Actually, I never thought about keeping my videocam in my dry box. Thought it was more for expensive DSLR + lenses. Come to think of it, I should have done it as the videocam cost me RM3k+!!!

Will send it in next week.

BTW, if need to change whole lens group, will they charge if still under warranty?

See pic :

Will do. Will also tell them I usually keep it in a DIY dry box too (1% of the time )

Nope. Not noticeable on video recordings.

Really? Great to hear that.

Ok then, thank you all for all your input. Will let you guys know the outcome when I get the videocam back.... hopefully free-of-charge!!!!

This post has been edited by kmarc: Apr 1 2011, 08:59 PM