hawk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I have moved back into the Nikon world, so I'm selling all of my Canon gear. I have always been very careful with my cameras, lens, and flashes so everything is in nearly new condition. If you add up all of the prices below the total comes to $3,800.00, however as a POV special, I will sell the whole kit for $3,500.00, that's a saving of $300.00. *Camera* Canon 5D excellent condition. Comes in original box, with all literature, cords, cables, and blank warranty card. Included is an extra Canon BP-511A battery. Price: $1,250.00 Photos: Canon 5D <http://www.kotagraph.com/CanonSale/CanonSale.htm#5D>
Interesting (and ironic?) timing.I just had this happen to me tonight while down at the High School shooting that PTSA-sponsored basketball game:
"Service Notice: EOS 5D: Main Mirror DetachmentWe have discovered that, in rare instances, the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive. Accordingly, we would like to convey the details and our service policy concerning this phenomenon.
We offer our sincerest apologies to those customers who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers and we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.
PhenomenonThe main mirror of the camera detaches and images cannot be viewed through the viewfinder.
Affected products EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras whose main mirror has detached. User SupportWe will repair and reinforce the mirror portion of the affected products free of charge. If you own one of the affected products, please contact our Customer Support Center."
Ref: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=215&modelid=11933&keycode=2112&id=55659Although the camera still *seemed* functional, suddenly part way through the fourth quarter nothing showed in the viewfinder.
Got the camera home, pulled the lens, and found the mirror loose and flopping around inside the camera body.
Don't know if anything else was damaged.Needless to say, at the moment I'm not a happy camper, particularly with stuff coming up Wednesday night and this weekend.
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