On board mic asembly falling off at DVinfo.net

Bruce S. Yarock · January 28th, 2009, 03:15 AM

Although I nevr use the on board mic, I need to get it fixed because the entire assembly is about to fall off. It was loose, but still working, but now looks like it's ready to fall off and no longer works. I taped it on temporarily, but need to get it fixed.
Has anyone had this problem? Is it something that a decent electronic repair tech could fix, or would I have to send it up to Canon?
Thanks
Bruce Yarock
Yarock Video and Photo

Andrew O. Paul · January 30th, 2009, 12:13 PM

We have 2 A1's and both have this issue. I use a shotgun that sounds better than the camera mic, but this is definitely an issue that canon needs to address.

I'm actually borrowing another A1 from a friend to capture more footage. His camera is practically brand new, yet his camera mic is still fairly loose.

I'm not sure how much the repair would be, for now I just taped it up and use the XLR inputs with better mics.

Bruce S. Yarock · January 30th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Like I said, I never use that onboard mic, but it sounds like a Canon design flaw. I did a better job taping it, and really don't want to spend the money fixing it. The only isue would be if I wanted to sell it down the road.
other than that, it's a great camera.
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarockviideo.com

Chris Soucy · January 30th, 2009, 09:55 PM

Already thrashed to death and then some............

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/canon-xh-...ems-loose.html

Nothing new here.

CS

Kevin Marlatt · February 1st, 2009, 10:24 AM

Mine broke off. I shipped it to the Canon Service Center in California and they fixed it for free. I had to pay for one way shipping.

Andrew O. Paul · February 6th, 2009, 12:17 AM

My apologies, I haven't been on this forum very long and did not search well enough on this topic.

Thanks for the link posted above.

I still believe that it is a flawed design, as it may reduce handling noise, the loose mic undoubtedly feels like "something" is wrong with your camera, giving some an unnerving feeling.

January 28th, 2009, 03:15 AM	#1
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	On board mic asembly falling off Although I nevr use the on board mic, I need to get it fixed because the entire assembly is about to fall off. It was loose, but still working, but now looks like it's ready to fall off and no longer works. I taped it on temporarily, but need to get it fixed. Has anyone had this problem? Is it something that a decent electronic repair tech could fix, or would I have to send it up to Canon? Thanks Bruce Yarock Yarock Video and Photo

January 30th, 2009, 09:55 PM	#4
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Hi guys............ Already thrashed to death and then some............ http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/canon-xh-...ems-loose.html Nothing new here. CS

February 1st, 2009, 10:24 AM	#5
Kevin Marlatt Tourist Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1	Canon service center Mine broke off. I shipped it to the Canon Service Center in California and they fixed it for free. I had to pay for one way shipping.

January 30th, 2009, 12:13 PM	#2
Andrew O. Paul Tourist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	We have 2 A1's and both have this issue. I use a shotgun that sounds better than the camera mic, but this is definitely an issue that canon needs to address. I'm actually borrowing another A1 from a friend to capture more footage. His camera is practically brand new, yet his camera mic is still fairly loose. I'm not sure how much the repair would be, for now I just taped it up and use the XLR inputs with better mics.

January 30th, 2009, 01:52 PM	#3
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Like I said, I never use that onboard mic, but it sounds like a Canon design flaw. I did a better job taping it, and really don't want to spend the money fixing it. The only isue would be if I wanted to sell it down the road. other than that, it's a great camera. Bruce S. Yarock www.yarockviideo.com

February 6th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#6
Andrew O. Paul Tourist Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	My apologies, I haven't been on this forum very long and did not search well enough on this topic. Thanks for the link posted above. I still believe that it is a flawed design, as it may reduce handling noise, the loose mic undoubtedly feels like "something" is wrong with your camera, giving some an unnerving feeling.