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p.1 #1 · Canon Service Super


I'm the third owner of a low mileage 50D. Original owner had won it in a contest but sold it because he is a Nikon user. A few months ago I traded the second owner a 5D for it. About a week and a half ago I started getting an error 30 message. According to Canon that indicated a shutter related problem and it needed to be looked at.

Canon received it on 6/26/09 and I just received and email that it will be deliverd by 4:30 P.M. today 1 July.

I had instructed them to do any needed repairs and I made arrangements for payment.

Along with the delivery information I was pleasently surprised that it was repaired under warranty.

I've read about Canon repair horror stories but here's one positive for Canon.

Rod

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Jul 01, 2009 at 01:34 PM
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Underwhelming praise, considering they turned it around in a week at no charge to you -the third owner.

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:11 PM
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p.1 #3 · Canon Service Super


Okay, Canon service is SUPER..Fedex just brought it.
Repair slip states that a part was loose causing an error to be displayed.
Replaced shutter ass'y part, adjusted exposure & focus, cleaned C-mos and checked all factory specs and updated firmware.

I had enclosed two $100.00 repair vouchers that could be used if I was to be charged. They returned the vouchers.

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:19 PM
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I have sent one camera, two lenses, and one speedlite to Canon over the years. I've never had anything but exceptional service. And incredibly fast. Every single time the piece is back to me in 7-10 days. It's one of the things that makes me a Canon die-hard.

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:33 PM
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I agree. As for me, I would say the Canon service is fine for what I pay. I haven't had any nightmares come up (like a lost lens) but I haven't had them bend over backwards for me either. In my book, they get 3.5 out of 5 stars.

timbop wrote:
Underwhelming praise, considering they turned it around in a week at no charge to you -the third owner.



Jul 01, 2009 at 07:40 PM
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rprouty wrote:
Okay, Canon service is SUPER..Fedex just brought it.
Repair slip states that a part was loose causing an error to be displayed.
Replaced shutter ass'y part, adjusted exposure & focus, cleaned C-mos and checked all factory specs and updated firmware.

I had enclosed two $100.00 repair vouchers that could be used if I was to be charged. They returned the vouchers.


There ya go!

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:41 PM
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p.1 #7 · Canon Service Super


Twenty years of excellent service here, they have been good to deal with.

Dave

Jul 01, 2009 at 07:43 PM
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They have bent over backwards for me. 5 of 5 stars and just about the only reason I continue with Canon. Service out of Irvine has just been super.

Jul 01, 2009 at 09:37 PM
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p.1 #9 · Canon Service Super


Yeah I had a lens that I don't have receipt they've fixed it for free based on the lens date code.

Jul 01, 2009 at 11:26 PM
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p.1 #10 · Canon Service Super


I think you should send the vouchers to me for payment, because I'm probably going to need them...joking of course. Glad to hear a Canon praise.

Jul 01, 2009 at 11:38 PM
 



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I'll throw this in,
Yesterday I overnighted my MKIII to Irvine for the last Autofocus update and cleaning.
I received confirmation via E-Mail that the body arrived this morning and was checked in, 7-10 days for service. I called "just to ask" if it could possibly be expidited and they said they would try.
5 hours later I received a phone call from the service manager stating it was done and being shipped out TODAY!!
Oh, and since he new I had a race to shoot over the weekend he upgrade the return freight to "OVERNIGHT" at his expense.
Can't ask for anything more than that!
Now I just hope it aims straight!!
Steve

Jul 01, 2009 at 11:50 PM
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Steve lamothe wrote:
I'll throw this in,
Yesterday I overnighted my MKIII to Irvine for the last Autofocus update and cleaning.
I received confirmation via E-Mail that the body arrived this morning and was checked in, 7-10 days for service. I called "just to ask" if it could possibly be expidited and they said they would try.
5 hours later I received a phone call from the service manager stating it was done and being shipped out TODAY!!
Oh, and since he new I had a race to shoot over the weekend he upgrade the return freight to "OVERNIGHT" at his expense.
Can't ask for anything more than that!
Now I just hope it aims straight!!
Steve

Interesting that they upgraded you to overnight, every single thing they've sent me they've overnighted to me.

Jul 02, 2009 at 12:03 AM
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p.1 #13 · Canon Service Super


My two most recent - &, come to think of it, only two - Canon repairs (at either ends of the spectrum: D series & a P&S) were both completed rapidly & flawlessly - & most importantly: gratis!

It's sometimes helps to grouse, but props also when they're due - no?

Jul 02, 2009 at 12:07 AM
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"Interesting that they upgraded you to overnight, every single thing they've sent me they've overnighted to me."

Ain't been that lucky as I recall,
But either way....made me happy!


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Jul 02, 2009 at 01:51 AM
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p.1 #15 · Canon Service Super


Canon is super exceptional when you compare the competition such as Sigma and Tamron. It takes weeks, if not months to get even basic repair done by them. I had a Tamron lens needing minor repair that took over 8 weeks before they even started looking into it. This is unacceptable in my opinion. In comparison, all my past Canon servicing has been done in less than 2 weeks.

Jim



Jul 02, 2009 at 02:37 AM
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p.1 #16 · Canon Service Super


Steve lamothe wrote:
I'll throw this in,
Yesterday I overnighted my MKIII to Irvine for the last Autofocus update and cleaning.
I received confirmation via E-Mail that the body arrived this morning and was checked in, 7-10 days for service. I called "just to ask" if it could possibly be expidited and they said they would try.
5 hours later I received a phone call from the service manager stating it was done and being shipped out TODAY!!
Oh, and since he new I had a race to shoot over the weekend he upgrade the return freight to "OVERNIGHT" at his expense.
Can't ask for anything more than that!
Now I just hope it aims straight!!
Steve


+1 here.

Same thing... got booked for a last minute job right when I sent my camera in. Called and picked it up from the next day... they bumped me up in the priority list to get it back.

Jul 02, 2009 at 03:03 AM
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One other testimonial: I had a 50 f/1.2 L that had horrible focus problems 2 or so years ago, not attributable to the large aperture issues you'd expect. After the 2nd attempt to calibrate and repair failed, a woman from CanonUSA who explained her role there as a customer advocate asked me how I'd like to resolve the issue. I was offered another repair, replacement, refund or trade up to any other lens I would like. For the difference in price, they sent me a new 85 f/1.2 L. Great turnaround times, they called ME when they said they would, and did everything to provide customer satisfaction.

Canon is a huge company and they could have just blown me off. I think it's to their credit that they went the extra mile to satisfy a customer,

We have choices in the market place. Let's face it, when it comes down to it all gear at the same price point is pretty similar, and capable of producing superb images. Sometimes the distinguishing characteristic is the company behind the product, and the service they provide in a pinch.

Jul 02, 2009 at 05:49 AM
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p.1 #18 · Canon Service Super


Sorry i can't say the same thing about Canon Service in Greece.

We have lots of complaints and some of us had to ship to Canon UK to get proper service

Jul 02, 2009 at 08:31 AM
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p.1 #19 · Canon Service Super


My 1DmkIII just had a 1 day turn-around time for AF adjustments and firmware update from Canon Irvine

Jul 03, 2009 at 05:10 AM




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