5D Mirror Drop Out

[calebk]

Do check if the 12-24 lenses can fit a FF camera. My understanding is that some of these lenses are built for APS-C.

The Sigma 12-24 is a full-frame lens. It is not designed specifically for APS-C sensors.

 

[John Tan]

however, if price is too low, i get worried too.. =)

Quite true...:think:...never mind I try to be there and see see look look...as I heard at Osaka have a lot of shop selling 'electronic discounted'...

 

[xunjas]

Quite true...:think:...never mind I try to be there and see see look look...as I heard at Osaka have a lot of shop selling 'electronic discounted'...

May u find good deals there =), i look forward to japan trips =D

 

[Exanimated]

I've seen this happen before too, and to the 5D again.. and during an outdoor professional shoot for an ad campaign. Without a spare cam. *eep* The photographer had to make do with double sided tape and it worked for a few days.. So i guess, keep some d-sided tape just in case.. Oh, you will get irritated by the finger prints on the mirror but just bear with it till u get the shots done and send it to Canon.

 

[Culés]

5D is selling about HKD18000 in HK.. so it is close to SGD3600 base on average conversion rate. Wing Sing allows Credit card payment and no extra charge... but do note that credit card rate maybe around 4.9x compares to local money changer 5.05. Do your maths

Anyone have any idea how much the 5D body is at Oriental photo? no idea why the Canon DSLR price list does not have the price from OP for this crucially important camera

 

[xunjas]

does the 5D mirror drop out occured to the SG sets? or overseaa sets as well?

 

[Culés]

Maybe it happens only in hot/humid climates; I spoke to the Canon agents in Sri Lanka, he also confirmed the sets sold in Lanka also faced the same problem (they will get it repaired for free or for a small fee, if not bought direct from them).

does the 5D mirror drop out occured to the SG sets? or overseaa sets as well?

 

[John Tan]

Maybe it happens only in hot/humid climates; I spoke to the Canon agents in Sri Lanka, he also confirmed the sets sold in Lanka also faced the same problem (they will get it repaired for free or for a small fee, if not bought direct from them).

Due to moisture climate, the glue maybe is suitable for cold countries...

 

[xunjas]

Due to moisture climate, the glue maybe is suitable for cold countries...

so it is glue problem.. maybe canon can work on their glue to be used in all conditions..

 

[djork]

300 HKD ~ 60 SGD. warranty over.

 

[onyx]

My mirror in the 5D came off while I was shooting Thaipusan with a 70-200 lens. Had me completely shocked. Did not have spare camera so couldn't complete the shoot. Bumper!! Now have to go and get it fixed..

 

[bats]

To all 5D owners, is apparently the type of glue used that is not suitable for our local climate. CSC will have it fixed for free with the new glue that is stronger, for the local climate. So before your mirror drop out get it done.

 

[xunjas]

My mirror in the 5D came off while I was shooting Thaipusan with a 70-200 lens. Had me completely shocked. Did not have spare camera so couldn't complete the shoot. Bumper!! Now have to go and get it fixed..

how many months before this incident happen?

 

[miniUltraman]

Can we bring to Canon Service centre to do the glue thing even before the mirror drop out? Everytime I see this thread refreshed... I got scared :embrass:

 

[Andrew Hoi]

Can we bring to Canon Service centre to do the glue thing even before the mirror drop out? Everytime I see this thread refreshed... I got scared :embrass:

yes you can ... and i urge all the 5D user do it b4 the mirror drop . No charge at all. Cheers

 

[xunjas]

cant bear to let them operate on my cam..

 

[htthach]

oh nooo !!!
my mirror dropped out during my batam holiday !
shot around 30 pics then got black out, cannot see things clearly through view finder.
removed lens and discovered that the mirror came off ! my GF blamed me bring so big camera but turned out useless.
not even a year old !!

 

[miniUltraman]

oh nooo !!!
my mirror dropped out during my batam holiday !
shot around 30 pics then got black out, cannot see things clearly through view finder.
removed lens and discovered that the mirror came off ! my GF blamed me bring so big camera but turned out useless.
not even a year old !!

Wow, brother.. you too :sweat: batam must be damn hot.. causing the glue to melt

 

[miniUltraman]

yes you can ... and i urge all the 5D user do it b4 the mirror drop . No charge at all. Cheers

Really! thanks for that, Andrew... I will plan a trip down someday.

 

[airfins]

Not someday..... better do it today before that someday = Mirror drop out day :bsmilie: