My ex had a canon P&S that got a huge dust bunnie on the sensor. How it got
into a sealed unit I don't know. It went back to Canon, and the fix was to
replace the entire lens-sensor unit. Cost just a bit over $100, not a bad
deal for what amounted to a new camera.
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From: Frank Wijsmuller
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 12:23 PM
To: Olympus Camera Discussion
Subject: Re: [OM] New Canon feature
I agree, but doubt a more robust product is part of the equation, at least
not as an intentional consumer benefit ;-)
On the other hand, further miniaturisation might leave producers without
other options. I recently disassambled a small digital camera (to show my
kids), and it consisted of a few modules, which were not easy to disassable
further (well not without making it impossible to assemble again ;-). So in
the end it might be about replacing modules (not so many), and then
replacing only the camera is just one small step further.
Best, Frank.
2011/9/9 Ken Norton <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Another factor to consider: When a product is designed for servicing, it
> requires screws, clips and other attachments which the technician uses to
> disassemble. But if a product is designed to never be disassembled, the
> parts inside can be bonded together in a manner that not only reduces
> manufacturing costs, but makes for a far more robust product.
>
>
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