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doctorcherokee · Aug 15, 2010, 8:33 PM

Hello all!

I have a Canon SX20IS that I've owned since September of last year. It's performed almost flawlessly (at least for my standards).

Here's the issue, though, and I think it's done this since the very beginning: on the video there are splotches, which I'm thinking are either water spots or dust on the CCD. You can only pick them up when looking at bright, uniformly colored areas, like desert or sky, but they are noticeable. I have not been able to locate them on pictures...I have tried but I can't find them. Doesn't mean they aren't there, but to my untrained eye I can't notice them. On video, yes.

Here's a link, and to see them well you need to put it on "720p" and "full screen" or you probably won't be able to see them. Look to the right edge of the video in the middle: extending towards the middle from the middle right edge, there's a line of little splotches. This is a zoom-in from Dante's View in Death Valley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdT2AzaGEE

Again, I think it was sent to me this way. I looked at some early videos and I believe I pick up the same splotches. I've cleaned the lens many times, so I really don't think it's dirt/splotches on the outside.

I've read some people saying desiccators, etc. in order to remove water spots. What else could it be? Coating problem? Bubbles? CCD dirt? I'd appreciate some expertise on the subject. Thanks so much.

RandallH · Aug 23, 2010, 2:49 PM

FWIW My SX20 does not take the best video either,My old SX10 was better and had better audio also.I dont know why but I dont use the camera for video very often so I have not looked into it.re: asking Canon etc.

doctorcherokee · Oct 27, 2010, 3:41 PM

Any other ideas on what those spots could be? Very aggravating especially because I don't know what they are.

doctorcherokee · Dec 28, 2010, 11:55 PM

Bumping once more in hopes that someone can shed some light on this situation.

If spots only show up in the videos, and NOT pictures, what the heck could that be?

FiveO · Dec 29, 2010, 4:36 AM

Look like dust spots but just guessing really.

RichK1 · Jan 25, 2011, 11:23 AM

Anyone have the SX30??Need to know more if I invest.
Richard

Aug 15, 2010, 8:33 PM	#1
doctorcherokee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Canon SX20IS Video Water Spots? Hello all! I have a Canon SX20IS that I've owned since September of last year. It's performed almost flawlessly (at least for my standards). Here's the issue, though, and I think it's done this since the very beginning: on the video there are splotches, which I'm thinking are either water spots or dust on the CCD. You can only pick them up when looking at bright, uniformly colored areas, like desert or sky, but they are noticeable. I have not been able to locate them on pictures...I have tried but I can't find them. Doesn't mean they aren't there, but to my untrained eye I can't notice them. On video, yes. Here's a link, and to see them well you need to put it on "720p" and "full screen" or you probably won't be able to see them. Look to the right edge of the video in the middle: extending towards the middle from the middle right edge, there's a line of little splotches. This is a zoom-in from Dante's View in Death Valley. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdT2AzaGEE Again, I think it was sent to me this way. I looked at some early videos and I believe I pick up the same splotches. I've cleaned the lens many times, so I really don't think it's dirt/splotches on the outside. I've read some people saying desiccators, etc. in order to remove water spots. What else could it be? Coating problem? Bubbles? CCD dirt? I'd appreciate some expertise on the subject. Thanks so much.

Dec 29, 2010, 4:36 AM	#5
FiveO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 1,130	Look like dust spots but just guessing really. __________________ Disclaimer: I take photos of life rather than live to take photos and my opinions of cameras are reflected accordingly.

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Aug 23, 2010, 2:49 PM	#2
RandallH Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 5	FWIW My SX20 does not take the best video either,My old SX10 was better and had better audio also.I dont know why but I dont use the camera for video very often so I have not looked into it.re: asking Canon etc.

Oct 27, 2010, 3:41 PM	#3
doctorcherokee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Any other ideas on what those spots could be? Very aggravating especially because I don't know what they are.

Dec 28, 2010, 11:55 PM	#4
doctorcherokee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 3	Bumping once more in hopes that someone can shed some light on this situation. If spots only show up in the videos, and NOT pictures, what the heck could that be?

Jan 25, 2011, 11:23 AM	#6
RichK1 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Ont, Canada Posts: 9	Anyone have the SX30??Need to know more if I invest. Richard