[pov] Re: EOS 5D main mirror detachment, was Re: Canon Equipment Sale
- From: <hawk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pov@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 00:36:31 -0800
Wow, that doesn't sound like a lot of fun. How long do you think the
repairs will take?
Hawk
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Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 12:26 AM
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Subject: [pov] EOS 5D main mirror detachment, was Re: Canon Equipment Sale
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 Detachment
We 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.
Phenomenon
The 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 Support
We 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&fcateg
oryid=215&modelid=11933&keycode=2112&id=55659
Although 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.
:-/
- John
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FinchHaven Digital Photography
Box 2541, Vashon, WA 98070
Email: jsage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Web: http://www.finchhaven.com/
Cell: 206.595.3604
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