I am thinking of getting a 5D and I here that it has some problems with the mirror
is this a real problem?
thanks

My mirror hasn't fallen off my 5d yet.
Cant say that I am worried about it.
So for me, no its not a problem.

Mirror problem? I have a 5d and love it; I was unaware of any problems with the mirror. I have heard of some dust problems and experienced that, but what is the mirror problem to which you refer?

r.gil wrote:
I am thinking of getting a 5D and I here that it has some problems with the mirror
is this a real problem?
thanks

A friend of mine had his focusing screen fall out of his 5D. He put it back but now it's all scratched and he has to buy a new one (obviously).

I've not heard of any mirror problems with the 5D.

If you look, I'm sure you can find someone to say that there is a problem with any component of any camera, no matter how long it has been manufactured or how well it is selling.

Had a 5D for six months and never had nor heard of any issue with its mirror.

2 years and no problems (OK, dust spots at f/32)

The mirror problem you are referring to is most likely for those who use "exotic" glass, such as Zeiss, Leica, Olympus etc with adapters which can recess far enough into the body to hit the mirror. If you stick with standard EF lenses, or the exotics that are known to work you won't have any problems. I'm not sure it's even fair to call it a problem as the 5D wasn't designed for use with those lenses.

I have heard a few whose mirror has fallen off. But in all cases, Canon has fixed it for free even though their camera were out of warranty...

I have heard a few whose mirror has fallen off. But in all cases, Canon has fixed it for free even though their camera were out of warranty...
This is what I was referring to, but looks like I have nothing to wary about
thank you all, I will get my 5D next week...!

I personally only know 2 guys with 5D's, and both have had the mirror fall off. Small sample size, I know, but it seems like a real issue. Wouldn't let that stop me from owning one, though.

dcains wrote: I personally only know 2 guys with 5D's, and both have had the mirror fall off. Small sample size, I know, but it seems like a real issue. Wouldn't let that stop me from owning one, though.

I personally only know 2 guys with 5D's, and both had no mirror fall off. Small sample size, I know, but it seems like not an issue. I'm one of them owning one.

OK, guess we need a tie-breaker. Anyone? As I said, mirror issue, or not, don't let that stop you from getting such a great camera. One guy I know reattached the mirror with super-glue.

Haven"t heard of any mirror problem, nor has my 5D any problem.

I bought a 5D in April 2006. Reflex mirror still works fine. I just can't seem to figure out how to engage ECF...

I've had my 5D since October 2005. No problems of any sort.

Jim Healey wrote:
I've had my 5D since October 2005. No problems of any sort.

And mine with no problems since October 2006

Another one performing flawlessly for 18 months.

Had mine for over a year and it has been an eventful one for the 5D. Dropped in a river and been totally submerged, had a pint of lager poured over it (twice) and been dropped down the stairs. Never had a problem and its going so well that I'm buying a second one.

Hope that helps

Ken

18 months. No prob's

Mine survived a shaving/grinding and it continues to work perfectly.

khiromu & r.gil,

Is it possible to pass me your information? I have experienced the same thing but receiving different treatment from Canon UK

It happens once in a while to people but usually they're in hotter climates. My 5D is going on 3 years old with no problems and over 16k clicks.

I have heard that the problems with the mirrors "falling out" have been with locations that have very high humidity.
The adhesive that Canon uses fails under this occasion.
I think Canon knows about this problem, but the only way to be sure would be to call them directly.
I have had my 5D since they were released, and have had no problems. The humidity in Montana usually is quite low, though, usually from 15% to 60%.
Lee