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Archive 2009 · 5D2 HORROR

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p.5 #1 · 5D2 HORROR

I guess the demand is so great, they have no time for quality control?

Feb 05, 2009 at 08:12 PM

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Andi Dietrich wrote:
As for the OT it's nice to let us know about your multiple issues, however it may be simpler to ask Canon CPS or the nearest service center to fix it

Items that are sold broken or incomplete are returned directly to the seller for an exchange or refund. That is how it works over here. Warranty is for taking care of malfunctioning after the purchase. So, there was no need to contact CPS or Canon Service about it

Feb 05, 2009 at 09:29 PM

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Desmo wrote:

I've got my 5D2 for a week.... today it's gone to Canon. It refuses to power on. Fully charged battery, tried another battery at the shop.... nothing. If only I didn't have all those lenses...

I live in Switzerland. We don't have the same "liberal" return policy here as you have in the USA... As soon as it's out of the shop it's yours. Whatever happens has to be dealt with under warranty.And I don't even start with Canon customer service in Switzerland.... In fact it's not even Canon as they subcontract it to a company which is repairing lawn mowers and washing machines as well !!!!

The new Canon service outfit in Switzerland is Sertronics in Spreitenbach and Gland. They also took over Chako in Delemont where I used to get very good service. Apparently Sertronics services for Canon in other countries, so maybe they have experience. They say a repair or lens calibration turn around should be within a week. That would be a lot better than IT Services.

No place I know of in Switzerland has the 5D Mark II yet, do tell your secret source.

Feb 05, 2009 at 10:17 PM

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brainiac wrote:
Don't exaggerate the risk. The vendor or Canon are sure to replace or repair it. If you have the patience.

My 5D2 doing OK so far.

Poor dude has gotten 3 out of 3 cameras that were bad. These aren't exactly free either. this is unacceptable to have even 1 with a problem, but 3 in a row, that's just horrific.

Feb 05, 2009 at 10:24 PM

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It´s hard to believe.

Feb 05, 2009 at 10:37 PM

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RobertLynn wrote:
brainiac wrote:
Don't exaggerate the risk. The vendor or Canon are sure to replace or repair it. If you have the patience.

My 5D2 doing OK so far.

Poor dude has gotten 3 out of 3 cameras that were bad. These aren't exactly free either. this is unacceptable to have even 1 with a problem, but 3 in a row, that's just horrific.

I understand that, but considering how many people have a good one first time, there is no question that he has been unlucky, and if he perseveres he will eventually end up with a good one, which I think will still be worth waiting for. I'm not apologising for Canon, but in these situations one just has to persever (or switch to Nikon).

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Feb 05, 2009 at 10:50 PM

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I think for 2009, you borrowed my 2008 luck

Seriously, sorry to hear

Feb 05, 2009 at 10:51 PM

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p.5 #8 · 5D2 HORROR

I hope Canon reads this site

these are last things you need right now Canon

Feb 05, 2009 at 10:56 PM

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p.5 #9 · 5D2 HORROR

The same people that built your 5D2 built my ex 1D3.

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:04 PM

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stanj wrote:
I think for 2009, you borrowed my 2008 luck

Seriously, sorry to hear

Yeah, in 2008 I had 1Ds3 troubles... 2009 seems to be the year of 5D2 troubles... I wonder what 2010 will bring... BIG bummer indeed

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:08 PM

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p.5 #11 · 5D2 HORROR

Oh darn! Did they shove production off to CHINA?
Now I am ever more determined to hang onto my trusty 10D and 30D.

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:08 PM

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brainiac wrote:
I'm not apologising for Canon, but in these situations one just has to persever (or switch to Nikon).
Richard, Richard.....ever since we have severed our political umbi cord with the mothership Albion, the English English language has been sadly deteriorating. Severing one's patronage of Canon amounts to switching to Nikon in 9 cases outta 10 innit ?

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:13 PM

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'Tis sweet and commendable in your nature, Hamlet,
To give these mourning duties to your father:
But, you must know, your father lost a father;
That father lost, lost his, and the survivor bound
In filial obligation for some term
To do obsequious sorrow: but to persever
In obstinate condolement is a course
Of impious stubbornness; 'tis unmanly grief;
It shows a will most incorrect to heaven,
A heart unfortified, a mind impatient,
An understanding simple and unschool'd:

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:17 PM

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p.5 #14 · 5D2 HORROR

Thank goodness we didn't reach for a Chaucer quote......lest we desired all contemporary spellunken rules defenestrated.

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:24 PM

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p.5 #15 · 5D2 HORROR

Wanhope is in two maners. The first wanhope is, in the mercie of God: that other is, that they ne might not long persever in goodnesse.

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:27 PM

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p.5 #16 · 5D2 HORROR

Good show, Richard, let us try to go back to our regular programmierung now, shall we

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:40 PM

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Hey, I am the English Literature major here (Univ of Florida 1973). Leaving the quoting to me will ya...Here is what Daan is thinking about Nikon now:

"Heard melodies are sweet, but those unheard
Are sweeter; therefore, ye soft pipes, play on;
Not to the sensual ear, but, more endear'd,
Pipe to the spirit ditties of no tone:
Fair youth, beneath the trees, thou canst not leave
Thy song, nor ever can those trees be bare;
Bold Lover, never, never canst thou kiss,
Though winning near the goal—yet, do not grieve;
She cannot fade, though thou hast not thy bliss,
For ever wilt thou love, and she be fair!"

Daan is the boy and the D3 is the young maiden

(And who can name the author and poem?)

Damn Richard. You are up late...

Feb 05, 2009 at 11:58 PM

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brainiac wrote:
Don't be critical of the 5D. I said that it wasn't perfect on another thread and a whole lotta whingers started complaining about the internet and pixel peeping and God knows what. Just keep quiet and stop sharing your experience. We've got to stop this internet thing.

I agree 100% but what I see here needs to be out to see what the heck is going on!!

Feb 06, 2009 at 12:01 AM

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brainiac wrote:
Andi Dietrich wrote:
Procreation seems to be more important to Canon than QC these days. Maybe waiting another 6 months may help

Wow, Canon workers have a short gestation period. Isn't it normally nine? Maybe they're in a rush to get reproduct to market.

Premature babies always have problems, maybe they are rushing the 5D II out the door to try and meet demand and the consumers are the ones getting screwed, not Canon employees.

Feb 06, 2009 at 12:06 AM

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p.5 #20 · 5D2 HORROR

John Power wrote:
(And who can name the author and poem?)

Don't expect me to do it, I am a hi school dropout.

Feb 06, 2009 at 12:15 AM

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