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hardlyboring wrote:
I think if their was any chance you could start a fire with your camera and lens then les stroud and bear grills would have tried this already.

I've actually seen Les Stroud bash apart one of his video cameras and use the lens from the wreckage to start a fire - does this count?

Sep 10, 2009 at 01:19 AM

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PaulC wrote:
hardlyboring wrote:
I think if their was any chance you could start a fire with your camera and lens then les stroud and bear grills would have tried this already.

I've actually seen Les Stroud bash apart one of his video cameras and use the lens from the wreckage to start a fire - does this count?

yes it does count. and im pretty sure bear grill could start a fire with just about anything, even under water in the north pole.

Sep 10, 2009 at 01:39 AM

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bear would just check into a hotel and turn on his automatic fireplace. all he does is eat things and drink his own piss. if I wanted to see that, I'm conveniently located 1.5 hours from either NYC or Philly.

les ftw.

Sep 10, 2009 at 03:39 AM

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all les stroud does is make a fire and sit there for 3 days. yawn.

Sep 10, 2009 at 05:54 AM

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</3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UpSlpvb1is

Sep 10, 2009 at 07:11 AM

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hot damn

Sep 10, 2009 at 09:45 AM

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Holy crap!!!! Bad juju

I'm going to check my 5D2 and my xti, I like flare shots and do them frequently.

Sep 10, 2009 at 10:11 AM

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PatFurey89 wrote:
bear would just check into a hotel and turn on his automatic fireplace. all he does is eat things and drink his own piss. if I wanted to see that, I'm conveniently located 1.5 hours from either NYC or Philly.

les ftw.

Sep 10, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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Sep 10, 2009 at 05:49 PM

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UPDATE:

From Canon:

Dear SAM :

We have received your equipment for evaluation and repair. Based on our initial examination, we will start the necessary repairs at no charge to you. You can expect the repair to be completed and returned back to you within approximately 7 business days* from the date shown above. There is no need to respond to this notice. We love you Sam and want your babies.

~The Canons

Well there it is. I pay nothing. I called them to talk to someone who could help me with why the damage took place and I got nowhere. Oh wells. Of to go shoot some flare. YAY!!

Sep 10, 2009 at 07:03 PM

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Sep 10, 2009 at 07:08 PM

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Sam Hassas wrote:
UPDATE:

From Canon:

Dear SAM :

We love you Sam and want your babies.

~The Canons

don't get cocky. they say that to all of us. damn canon whore baby daddies.

Sep 10, 2009 at 07:16 PM

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thats making me weary....

me thinks manufacturing defect they refuse to announce yet again (like 5d1 mirror recall). if this becomes common and canon starts to pick and choose who to repair under warranty it can get realll badddd....

Sep 10, 2009 at 07:17 PM

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I should also mention that I noted to Canon to estimate a repair on my heavily sracthed LCD screen and torn rubber eyepiece. They are repairing both for FREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

I Love the Canon.

On a side note CPS, (Canon Prefererd Service) is freaking incredible. $100 a year and it paid for itself the first busted lens. I save 30% on all labor repairs. Saved $83 on my 24L and $63 on my 16-35L. That, AND the fact that I go to the front of the line when repair is needed. If I ship on a Monday, I get it back on Friday. Soooooo goood!!

~Sam

Sep 10, 2009 at 07:18 PM

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Suck it Nikon. SUCK IT!! Ahahahahahahahhaahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

Sep 10, 2009 at 07:19 PM

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Sep 10, 2009 at 08:13 PM

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Sep 10, 2009 at 08:18 PM

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I am shocked... I never expected them to cover the repairs. Good for you!

Sep 10, 2009 at 08:26 PM

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good to hear!

Sep 10, 2009 at 09:41 PM

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Sounds like Canon doesn't want to admit an official recall of some sorts.

From people I know in the auto industry, the only reason any recalls are made is this: if the recall is cheaper than the potential lawsuits (calculated total losses) then a manufacturer will issue a recall. If the recall, albeit very dangerous to potential drivers, is small enough that the potential damaging lawsuits is cheaper than the recall, they dont do.

So I guess Canon guesses that a recall would be more damaging than letting leak a potential design flaw to the masses, so they fix quietly for free.

Sep 10, 2009 at 10:13 PM

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Wow, what a great turn in this tale. It's nice to hear people praise Canon customer service.

Sep 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM

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p.5 #22 · Flare..UPDATE

sweet man!!!

Sep 10, 2009 at 10:21 PM

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scott shoemake wrote:
I BELIEVE I HAVE AN ANSWER (kinda long but chill, it is worth a read). I picked up an EOS 1-v from a sports shooter a while back and he showed me a similar burn on a body that he had started to tear apart (1dMIII). After much speculation and a trip to CPS, the question was asked if his cameras were ever set down in direct sunlight for any period of time over 30 seconds. His answer was, "of course, I carry 3 bodies to cover sports and usually two are on the ground or a laying on a bag near me." The techs said that the camera/lens being in the same position to the sun for quite some time led to the burns/melts. He said it can happen inside or outside, it just has to be the perfect storm of angle of sun and lens.
I'm not saying that shooting into the sun is not the culprit here and I'm definitely not saying that I won't be shooting into the sun anymore. What I am saying is that anytime I set a camera/lens down where there is sunlight, I make sure to cover up the lens with something (you know, like a lens cap!). So that's my story and I hope you enjoyed it. Happy 50L flare to all and keep up the awesome!

I think this right here is very good to know

Sep 11, 2009 at 12:38 AM

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Sam Hassas wrote:
I should also mention that I noted to Canon to estimate a repair on my heavily sracthed LCD screen and torn rubber eyepiece. They are repairing both for FREEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

I Love the Canon.

On a side note CPS, (Canon Prefererd Service) is freaking incredible. $100 a year and it paid for itself the first busted lens. I save 30% on all labor repairs. Saved $83 on my 24L and $63 on my 16-35L. That, AND the fact that I go to the front of the line when repair is needed. If I ship on a Monday, I get it back on Friday. Soooooo goood!!

~Sam

Sam.... I agree, the limited experience that I've had with canon service has been great.. and CPS is awesome. I've already borrowed 3 lenses for FREE... the 24-70 f/2.8L, 24 f/1.4L, and soon the TS 45... although, we purchased a 24L after we used it.. so I'm sure they see it as a win as well.

Sep 11, 2009 at 02:14 AM

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Sam Hassas wrote:
Suck it Nikon. SUCK IT!! Ahahahahahahahhaahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahaha!

got us there, I used to shoot Canon, loved the service department, however since I have gone NIkon........ actually, have not needed to send anything in cause nothing has broken on me..... hrm, must be the metal housing on my mirror that protects me from evil.

Sep 11, 2009 at 02:54 AM


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