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I agree. A few years back, when I dropped a 70-200, and it snapped some plastic, it cost, 250. If they need to just look at it to see if it is ok, the cost will also be 250 as well. In this case, my suspicions were indeed founded. They said the mechanical chasis was loose, and caused inaccurate focus, so they replaced it. And after the drop, I did quick tests in the field and found that it was fine. However, during actual post processing, I noticed the edges of all the images I shot with the lens was really really off. So I think I will just bite the bullet, and bring the rest of the lenses in as well. I wish there was a lighter inspection fee, and raise it up if things need fixing. Oh well. Cost of doing business =)
corndog wrote:
It's no different than annual trips to the doctor/dentist, or dropping the car off for inspection before a long trip. It's a CLA, a checkup, regular inspection after use, etc. People have been doing this with their camera gear for decades, there's nothing fishy about it. In the off-season, you drop your gear off to get it checked out in hopes that it prevents any issues during the time when you really need it. They didn't know he dropped one and for all we know it rolled off a gear bag onto shag carpeting in some motel. There should be a basic inspection with a reasonable sub-$100 fee, which then opens the windows to other repairs and fees, if necessary. However, this is not how it works. The fee is almost always ~$250 and it often doesn't matter what was needed. I wish I would have saved my receipts over the years. Electrical adjustment - $250. Replace the entire lens body and recalibrate - $250. These are real prices they've charged me on lenses out of warranty. They work out great when your lens is fubar, but not when you want a checkup....Show more →
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