I just got this refurbished 1DIII, it looks like spanking new, but unfortunatly, its serial # falls into that evil range I just got off the phone with Canon support, and it seems like this camera hasn't had sub-mirror fix yet. My question is should I send it in no matter what or should I test it first? With current cool gloomy weather, I doubt I have the right condition to test the AF, and I heard a few cases that AF even gets worse after repair.
I also need an extra battery, any recommands on good third party ones?
This camera also comes with a 3 year warranty from RepairTech, does anybody here have any experience with them? Is the warranty transferable if I sell the camera sometime later?
well, I really would test it first. I know some folks that sent in their 1d3's for the fix and they came back worse than before. If it doesn't have a problem (which may well be the case) then I wouldn't bother with it, honestly. Most 1d3's are not affected.
by the way, with a $4500, get the OEM battery. You don't want to take a chance with a faulty rechargeable battery leaking corrosive metals into your body. Not that the Canon's are built any better, or if they are any different (they could well be from the same factory as the aftermarket batteries), but at least if it is a Canon battery that jacks up your cam, there's some accountability on Canon's behalf.
sapro wrote:
I just got this refurbished 1DIII, it looks like spanking new, but unfortunatly, its serial # falls into that evil range I just got off the phone with Canon support, and it seems like this camera hasn't had sub-mirror fix yet. My question is should I send it in no matter what or should I test it first? With current cool gloomy weather, I doubt I have the right condition to test the AF, and I heard a few cases that AF even gets worse after repair.
I also need an extra battery, any recommands on good third party ones?
This camera also comes with a 3 year warranty from RepairTech, does anybody here have any experience with them? Is the warranty transferable if I sell the camera sometime later?
Jia,
I would send it in regardless whether it is working according to specs or not for the various reasons people pointed out already. I had two batteries but ended up selling a brand new one since, indeed, a single charge can last at least 4K or even more shots. I don't remember when I could do that in a single day. Save the extra weight you have to carry.... well, not a whole lot but still.
The problem is that so called CANON REFURBISHED is not always REFURBISHED by Canon, especially for those w/o Canon 90 days warranty refurbished items, but with store 90 days warranty.
I had a conversation with Canon long time ago, and was told that some of the REFURBISHED work might be done by the third party.
So in your case, the SM-fix might be done during the refurbishing process if they really do their job, but not by Canon, so Canon don't have the record....
You may also call where you bought the camera as well, and see what's their story.
If Canon will check and do it free, of course with free shipping package as well, i would say just send it in for a peace of mind and easier sale in the future etc..
Joshua, I've bought the battery , will see how much I will use it.
Lide, the camera comes with a white Canon refurbish box, and on the box there is a label indicating it's from Canon with camera's serial # on it. I called Canon today, and they don't have any problem to take the camera with free shipping to get the sub-mirror fixed.
Send it in - the errors the mirror introduces are going to be hard for us mere mortals to detect.
And the most important - the last thing you need to do is have that nagging feeling that there is something wrong, and you should have done something. Call it peace of mind.
Just as an observation - does anyone else find it odd that a refurb camera (I'm assuming Canon did the refurb) went through their facility and did not get the sub-mirror fix? I find that to be almost unbelievable. But regardless, send it in.
sapro wrote:
Lide, the camera comes with a white Canon refurbish box, and on the box there is a label indicating it's from Canon with camera's serial # on it. I called Canon today, and they don't have any problem to take the camera with free shipping to get the sub-mirror fixed.
That's a great news, and that's what a great company, like Canon should do.
orangefirefish wrote:
by the way, with a $4500, get the OEM battery. You don't want to take a chance with a faulty rechargeable battery leaking corrosive metals into your body. Not that the Canon's are built any better, or if they are any different (they could well be from the same factory as the aftermarket batteries), but at least if it is a Canon battery that jacks up your cam, there's some accountability on Canon's behalf.
Whilst you may have a point, has anyone ever heard of this actually happening? Is NiMH corrosive? Has anyone ever had a problem with a DSLR battery of this kind?
Lord Fluff wrote:
Whilst you may have a point, has anyone ever heard of this actually happening? Is NiMH corrosive? Has anyone ever had a problem with a DSLR battery of this kind?
I haven't personally seen anything happen, but again, with an expensive camera, why be cheap and invalidate the warranty?
I just got off the phone with Canon support, and it seems like this camera hasn't had sub-mirror fix yet. My question is should I send it in no matter what or should I test it first? With current cool gloomy weather, I doubt I have the right condition to test the AF, and I heard a few cases that AF even gets worse after repair. 