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cayleejoy
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p.1 #1 · 5D used

Ok, so I bought a 5D from a friend for 1,300. Her shutter went out on her other 5D and so she took both in to get them looked at. The one I bought, they said the shutter was fine. Well the first night I had it which happened to be the 4th of July, the shutter went out. She is replacing the shutter and still willing to sell it for 1,300. Is is wise to use a 5D with a new shutter? How reliable should it be? Or should I expect problems? Thanks!

Jul 06, 2009 at 09:41 PM

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p.1 #2 · 5D used

If done by a reputable and competent repair house, it should be as good as a brand new shutter, of course the rest of the camera will still be as worn out as ever if it has done the 150,000 clicks it should do before needing a shutter.

Jul 06, 2009 at 09:43 PM

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p.1 #3 · 5D used

canon gear forum

Jul 06, 2009 at 11:23 PM

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p.1 #4 · 5D used

Canon has a recall on the 5D shutter.

From the Canon web site:

We have discovered that, in rare instances, the main mirror of some EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras may detach due to deterioration in the strength of the adhesive. Accordingly, we would like to convey the details and our service policy concerning this phenomenon.

We offer our sincerest apologies to those customers who have been inconvenienced by this issue. Canon always strives to provide the highest quality products to our customers and we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.

Phenomenon
The main mirror of the camera detaches and images cannot be viewed through the viewfinder.

Affected products
EOS 5D Digital SLR cameras whose main mirror has detached.

User Support
We will repair and reinforce the mirror portion of the affected products free of charge. If you own one of the affected products, please contact our Customer Support Center.

Jul 07, 2009 at 12:09 AM

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p.1 #5 · 5D used

ksmahgrts wrote:
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haha, yep....

Jul 07, 2009 at 02:51 AM

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p.1 #6 · 5D used

4eyes- the OP is asking about the shutter, not the mirror.

Jul 07, 2009 at 06:35 AM

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p.1 #7 · 5D used

This is like asking is it ok to purchase a car with the tires replaced. Why not? Unscrew a few things. Replace with new. Screw few things back together.

Shoot......

Jul 07, 2009 at 05:17 PM

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p.1 #8 · 5D used

I would rather buy one with a new shutter than an old one.....

Jul 07, 2009 at 05:51 PM


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