Uh Oh...sand in my 503 at DVinfo.net

Kevin James · October 7th, 2005, 02:08 PM

Well my 503 took a fall over into the sand yesterday.......I've blown most of the sand out, but there appears to be some between the cowling and the base where the cowling roates around. I get some grinding during movement.

I am wondering if this will just grind itself out or if it is possible for the sand to penetrate inside the head. I have not yet tested the head at full tele to see if you can "see" the grinding when panning.

I have an almost new 505 sitting on my desk that I could rig up to my tripod with a bowl adapter.....but that is a different problem.

October 7th, 2005, 02:08 PM	#1
Kevin James Major Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 204	Uh Oh...sand in my 503 Well my 503 took a fall over into the sand yesterday.......I've blown most of the sand out, but there appears to be some between the cowling and the base where the cowling roates around. I get some grinding during movement. I am wondering if this will just grind itself out or if it is possible for the sand to penetrate inside the head. I have not yet tested the head at full tele to see if you can "see" the grinding when panning. I have an almost new 505 sitting on my desk that I could rig up to my tripod with a bowl adapter.....but that is a different problem.