5D used
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cayleejoy
Registered: May 25, 2009
Total Posts: 2
Country: N/A

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!

Chris Beaumont
Registered: Jul 20, 2007
Total Posts: 4791
Country: United Kingdom

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.

ksmahgrts
Registered: Nov 23, 2005
Total Posts: 5660
Country: United States

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4eyes
Registered: Jun 15, 2009
Total Posts: 76
Country: United States

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.

Garry Burton
Registered: Dec 30, 2007
Total Posts: 603
Country: Australia

ksmahgrts wrote:
canon gear forum

haha, yep....

jprezant
Registered: May 19, 2006
Total Posts: 7804
Country: United States

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

cordellwillis
Registered: Aug 24, 2004
Total Posts: 4327
Country: United States

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......

paulhodson
Registered: Jul 22, 2003
Total Posts: 14344
Country: United Kingdom

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

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