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Archive 2009Flare..UPDATE
p.1 #1Flare..UPDATE
UPDATE:
From Canon:
Dear SAM :
We have received your equipment for evaluation and repair. Based on our initial examination, we will start the necessary repairs at no charge to you. You can expect the repair to be completed and returned back to you within approximately 7 business days* from the date shown above. There is no need to respond to this notice. We love you Sam and want your babies.
~The Canons
Well there it is. I pay nothing. I called them to talk to someone who could help me with why the damage took place and I got nowhere. Oh wells. Of to go shoot some flare. YAY!!
..is awesome but has it's price.
On about a week ago, I noticed my 5Dmk2 acting very weird. To get correct exposure I was compensating at -4 stops. WOW. Bad. Everything was over exposed. Did some investing and found these strange burns inside mirror and sensor area. Called Canon for repair and noted to them what I saw. They said it was likely due to shooting into the sun. SUCKS!!!
Basically, the lens becomes a very intense magnifying glass and even the smallest bit of exposure to such heat can permanently damage your sensor.
Just thought I'd throw it out here seeing that flare is something lots of us here incorporate in our work. Was at breakfast with Quan D, Jason Tran and Nick, (Nfoto) and was telling them the story. They were all confused as to were the burns were. I had Quan grab his camera to show them and QUAN HAD IT TOO.
Check your cameras boys and girls. The flare iz the cool but poison. Never trust a big butt and a smile.
~Sam
Edited on Sep 10, 2009 at 01:13 PM · View previous versions
From Canon:
Dear SAM :
We have received your equipment for evaluation and repair. Based on our initial examination, we will start the necessary repairs at no charge to you. You can expect the repair to be completed and returned back to you within approximately 7 business days* from the date shown above. There is no need to respond to this notice. We love you Sam and want your babies.
~The Canons
Well there it is. I pay nothing. I called them to talk to someone who could help me with why the damage took place and I got nowhere. Oh wells. Of to go shoot some flare. YAY!!
..is awesome but has it's price.
On about a week ago, I noticed my 5Dmk2 acting very weird. To get correct exposure I was compensating at -4 stops. WOW. Bad. Everything was over exposed. Did some investing and found these strange burns inside mirror and sensor area. Called Canon for repair and noted to them what I saw. They said it was likely due to shooting into the sun. SUCKS!!!
Basically, the lens becomes a very intense magnifying glass and even the smallest bit of exposure to such heat can permanently damage your sensor.
Just thought I'd throw it out here seeing that flare is something lots of us here incorporate in our work. Was at breakfast with Quan D, Jason Tran and Nick, (Nfoto) and was telling them the story. They were all confused as to were the burns were. I had Quan grab his camera to show them and QUAN HAD IT TOO.
Check your cameras boys and girls. The flare iz the cool but poison. Never trust a big butt and a smile.
~Sam
Edited on Sep 10, 2009 at 01:13 PM · View previous versions
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:41 AM
p.1 #2Flare..UPDATE
Bye flare 
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~Sam
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~Sam
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:41 AM
p.1 #6Flare..UPDATE
Yep .. I've read of telephoto lenses totally smoking sensors. I'm guessing most of the flare shots are done with wider angle lenses but still damage can occur.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:44 AM
p.1 #7Flare..UPDATE
Tony Hoffer wrote:
What's the damage? Worth getting the shot?
Yes. I will continue to shoot into the sun. Sent it out today. Will get an estimate this week.
What's the damage? Worth getting the shot?
Yes. I will continue to shoot into the sun. Sent it out today. Will get an estimate this week.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:44 AM
p.1 #8Flare..UPDATE
Sam Hassas wrote:
Yes. I will continue to shoot into the sun. Sent it out today. Will get an estimate this week.
Not covered??
Tony Hoffer wrote
What's the damage? Worth getting the shot?Not covered??
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:46 AM
p.1 #9Flare..UPDATE
jeremy_clay wrote:
Yes. I will continue to shoot into the sun. Sent it out today. Will get an estimate this week.Not covered??
"Not covered" as in will Canon cover it? Or will I continue to shoot "not covered" as in no condoms? In any case, both. Somewhere in the fine print, I know Canon mentions not shooting into the sun. Were stuck.
Sam Hassas wrote
Tony Hoffer wrote
What's the damage? Worth getting the shot?"Not covered" as in will Canon cover it? Or will I continue to shoot "not covered" as in no condoms? In any case, both. Somewhere in the fine print, I know Canon mentions not shooting into the sun. Were stuck.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:49 AM
p.1 #11Flare..UPDATE
Sam Hassas wrote:
Yes. I will continue to shoot into the sun. Sent it out today. Will get an estimate this week.Not covered??"Not covered" as in will Canon cover it? .
Yes. Like, wow. Not covered. Lame.
jeremy_clay wrote
Sam Hassas wrote
Tony Hoffer wrote
What's the damage? Worth getting the shot?Yes. Like, wow. Not covered. Lame.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:50 AM
p.1 #12Flare..UPDATE
Somewhere, pilles, prof_fate, hassy and coffee_black are laughing in their online graves.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:56 AM
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p.1 #13Flare..UPDATE
Sam, haven't you being rocking da flare for years? Is this some sort of 5DII over-sensitive to the heat issue? Or have you just started doing it a LOT more often than when you had the MK I ?
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:57 AM
p.1 #14Flare..UPDATE
Tony Hoffer wrote:
Somewhere, pilles, prof_fate, hassy and coffee_black are laughing in their online graves.
The lolz.
Somewhere, pilles, prof_fate, hassy and coffee_black are laughing in their online graves.
The lolz.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:58 AM
p.1 #15Flare..UPDATE
not shooting into the sun? are you kidding me? that's the same as saying "do not shoot this camera at people"
they do know that light = pick-chas, right?
stupid technology.
they do know that light = pick-chas, right?
stupid technology.
Sep 08, 2009 at 11:58 AM
p.1 #16Flare..UPDATE
Chris Beaumont wrote:
Sam, haven't you being rocking da flare for years? Is this some sort of 5DII over-sensitive to the heat issue? Or have you just started doing it a LOT more often than when you had the MK I ?
If I was gonna guess which lens it was I'd say the 50 1.4 or 50L. I use those the most for flare. If you look at the shot thought. There are 4 different burns. From 4 different shots/poses? I dunno. Could be. Could be that these were all from separate days. Yes, I've been doing flare for about 2 years with ever body I've owned. (5D x2, 40D, 50D, Rebel, 5Dmk2 x 2). First time I've noticed an issue however.
Sam, haven't you being rocking da flare for years? Is this some sort of 5DII over-sensitive to the heat issue? Or have you just started doing it a LOT more often than when you had the MK I ?
If I was gonna guess which lens it was I'd say the 50 1.4 or 50L. I use those the most for flare. If you look at the shot thought. There are 4 different burns. From 4 different shots/poses? I dunno. Could be. Could be that these were all from separate days. Yes, I've been doing flare for about 2 years with ever body I've owned. (5D x2, 40D, 50D, Rebel, 5Dmk2 x 2). First time I've noticed an issue however.
Sep 08, 2009 at 12:01 PM
p.1 #18Flare..UPDATE
ksmahgrts wrote:
not shooting into the sun? are you kidding me? that's the same as saying "do not shoot this camera at people"
I know
not shooting into the sun? are you kidding me? that's the same as saying "do not shoot this camera at people"
I know
Sep 08, 2009 at 12:02 PM
p.1 #19Flare..UPDATE
Sam Hassas wrote:
I know
eff that, I would demand a free repair.
ksmahgrts wrote
not shooting into the sun? are you kidding me? that's the same as saying "do not shoot this camera at people"eff that, I would demand a free repair.
Sep 08, 2009 at 12:02 PM
p.1 #20Flare..UPDATE
Thats pretty bizzare. I do this a fair bit and have never had an issue.
Sep 08, 2009 at 12:03 PM