On 16 Feb 2013 16:38:26 GMT, "David.WE.Roberts"
wrote:

I've got a Panasonic HDC-SD60 video camera and have somehow managed to
scratch the protective clear lens cover which sits behind the protective
shutter and in front of the lens.

Initial investigations via Panasonic have failed to locate a spare part.

There is a nominated repair service but they want you to send the camera
to them for 'thorough investigation' before they will give you a price.

I am struggling with the temptation to undo loads of little screws and
take it apart, but if powered up the lens cover is accessible from the
front as the protective shutter folds back.

As a quick question, does anyone know of a 'scratch filler' for glass or
plastic which might reduce the effect of the scratch?

The scratch is not easily visible on video unless there is sunlight coming
towards the lens.


I seem to recall a dab of black, non-reflecting, paint works. As you
have noted it is only the reflection of light that causes a problem,
and not the mark per se.

You should be easily able to remove the paint if that doesn't work.


--
AnthonyL