XH A1 Iris Ring

Martin Trotter · September 2nd, 2009, 02:56 AM

My XHA1 Iris ring on the camera is not turning smoothly any more, especially from the one side. I can still turn it no problem, but it feels very 'gritty' as though whatever action underneath it has worn away. I do use it quite a lot, especially from the left side if I'm holding the camera; I use my middle/index finger to push it up and down.

Has anyone ever had this problem with their XHA1

Is this a part that can be fixed/maintained easily?

thanks

Michael Hutson · September 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM

Sounds like sand, Martin. There is a post in here talking about your problem. Recommend using the search.

Martin Trotter · September 3rd, 2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael Hutson

Sounds like sand, Martin. There is a post in here talking about your problem. Recommend using the search.

I can't rule it out that it isn't - have taken camcorder to the beach for a few wedding shots, but have been very careful having practically wrecked a camcorder and a stills camera at the beach before.

To be honest, it just fels as though what the ring was 'gliding' on before underneath, has just worn.

thanks

Allan Black · September 3rd, 2009, 06:47 PM

Martin, you might get a better idea what it is by putting your ear next to it while turning it at different speeds. Even put a mic on it and boost it thru phones.

I think if it was worn it'd have a 'grating' sound and if it worries you that would cause a trip into the shop.

Cheers.

September 2nd, 2009, 02:56 AM	#1
Martin Trotter Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 62	XH A1 Iris Ring - Not turning smoothly My XHA1 Iris ring on the camera is not turning smoothly any more, especially from the one side. I can still turn it no problem, but it feels very 'gritty' as though whatever action underneath it has worn away. I do use it quite a lot, especially from the left side if I'm holding the camera; I use my middle/index finger to push it up and down. Has anyone ever had this problem with their XHA1 Is this a part that can be fixed/maintained easily? thanks

September 3rd, 2009, 06:47 PM	#4
Allan Black Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney. Posts: 2,887	Martin, you might get a better idea what it is by putting your ear next to it while turning it at different speeds. Even put a mic on it and boost it thru phones. I think if it was worn it'd have a 'grating' sound and if it worries you that would cause a trip into the shop. Cheers. __________________ Drink more tap water. On admission at Sydney hospitals more than 5% of day patients are de-hydrated.

September 2nd, 2009, 06:43 PM	#2
Michael Hutson Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elgin, IL Posts: 249	Sounds like sand, Martin. There is a post in here talking about your problem. Recommend using the search.