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p.1 #1 · Canon 5D mirror

I am thinking of getting a 5D and I here that it has some problems with the mirror
is this a real problem?
thanks

Mar 05, 2008 at 01:38 AM

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p.1 #2 · Canon 5D mirror

My mirror hasn't fallen off my 5d yet.
Cant say that I am worried about it.
So for me, no its not a problem.

Mar 05, 2008 at 01:48 AM

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p.1 #3 · Canon 5D mirror

Mirror problem? I have a 5d and love it; I was unaware of any problems with the mirror. I have heard of some dust problems and experienced that, but what is the mirror problem to which you refer?

Mar 05, 2008 at 02:03 AM

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p.1 #4 · Canon 5D mirror

r.gil wrote:
I am thinking of getting a 5D and I here that it has some problems with the mirror
is this a real problem?
thanks

A friend of mine had his focusing screen fall out of his 5D. He put it back but now it's all scratched and he has to buy a new one (obviously).

Mar 05, 2008 at 02:08 AM

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p.1 #5 · Canon 5D mirror

I've not heard of any mirror problems with the 5D.

Mar 05, 2008 at 02:20 AM

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p.1 #6 · Canon 5D mirror

If you look, I'm sure you can find someone to say that there is a problem with any component of any camera, no matter how long it has been manufactured or how well it is selling.

Mar 05, 2008 at 02:36 AM

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p.1 #7 · Canon 5D mirror

Had a 5D for six months and never had nor heard of any issue with its mirror.

Mar 05, 2008 at 03:01 AM

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p.1 #8 · Canon 5D mirror

2 years and no problems (OK, dust spots at f/32)

Mar 05, 2008 at 03:55 AM

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p.1 #9 · Canon 5D mirror

The mirror problem you are referring to is most likely for those who use "exotic" glass, such as Zeiss, Leica, Olympus etc with adapters which can recess far enough into the body to hit the mirror. If you stick with standard EF lenses, or the exotics that are known to work you won't have any problems. I'm not sure it's even fair to call it a problem as the 5D wasn't designed for use with those lenses.

Mar 05, 2008 at 04:01 AM

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p.1 #10 · Canon 5D mirror

I have heard a few whose mirror has fallen off. But in all cases, Canon has fixed it for free even though their camera were out of warranty...

Mar 05, 2008 at 04:57 AM

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p.1 #11 · Canon 5D mirror

I have heard a few whose mirror has fallen off. But in all cases, Canon has fixed it for free even though their camera were out of warranty...
This is what I was referring to, but looks like I have nothing to wary about
thank you all, I will get my 5D next week...!

Mar 05, 2008 at 05:17 AM

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p.1 #12 · Canon 5D mirror

I personally only know 2 guys with 5D's, and both have had the mirror fall off. Small sample size, I know, but it seems like a real issue. Wouldn't let that stop me from owning one, though.

Mar 05, 2008 at 05:53 AM

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p.1 #13 · Canon 5D mirror

dcains wrote: I personally only know 2 guys with 5D's, and both have had the mirror fall off. Small sample size, I know, but it seems like a real issue. Wouldn't let that stop me from owning one, though.

I personally only know 2 guys with 5D's, and both had no mirror fall off. Small sample size, I know, but it seems like not an issue. I'm one of them owning one.

Mar 05, 2008 at 06:59 AM

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p.1 #14 · Canon 5D mirror

OK, guess we need a tie-breaker. Anyone? As I said, mirror issue, or not, don't let that stop you from getting such a great camera. One guy I know reattached the mirror with super-glue.

Mar 05, 2008 at 08:00 AM

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p.1 #15 · Canon 5D mirror

Haven"t heard of any mirror problem, nor has my 5D any problem.

Mar 05, 2008 at 08:41 AM

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p.1 #16 · Canon 5D mirror

I bought a 5D in April 2006. Reflex mirror still works fine. I just can't seem to figure out how to engage ECF...

Mar 05, 2008 at 08:43 AM

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p.1 #17 · Canon 5D mirror

I've had my 5D since October 2005. No problems of any sort.

Mar 05, 2008 at 09:44 AM

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p.1 #18 · Canon 5D mirror

Jim Healey wrote:
I've had my 5D since October 2005. No problems of any sort.

And mine with no problems since October 2006

Mar 05, 2008 at 10:31 AM

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p.1 #19 · Canon 5D mirror

Another one performing flawlessly for 18 months.

Mar 05, 2008 at 01:01 PM

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p.1 #20 · Canon 5D mirror

Had mine for over a year and it has been an eventful one for the 5D. Dropped in a river and been totally submerged, had a pint of lager poured over it (twice) and been dropped down the stairs. Never had a problem and its going so well that I'm buying a second one.

Hope that helps

Ken

Mar 05, 2008 at 01:21 PM

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p.1 #21 · Canon 5D mirror

18 months. No prob's

Mar 05, 2008 at 04:31 PM

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p.1 #22 · Canon 5D mirror

Mine survived a shaving/grinding and it continues to work perfectly.

Mar 05, 2008 at 05:26 PM

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p.1 #23 · Canon 5D mirror

khiromu & r.gil,

Is it possible to pass me your information? I have experienced the same thing but receiving different treatment from Canon UK

Apr 28, 2008 at 11:18 AM

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p.1 #24 · Canon 5D mirror

It happens once in a while to people but usually they're in hotter climates. My 5D is going on 3 years old with no problems and over 16k clicks.

Apr 28, 2008 at 11:28 AM

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p.1 #25 · Canon 5D mirror

I have heard that the problems with the mirrors "falling out" have been with locations that have very high humidity.
The adhesive that Canon uses fails under this occasion.
I think Canon knows about this problem, but the only way to be sure would be to call them directly.
I have had my 5D since they were released, and have had no problems. The humidity in Montana usually is quite low, though, usually from 15% to 60%.
Lee

Apr 28, 2008 at 02:15 PM


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