Ouch. Which lens was it?Originally Posted by Eli
I'm here at the camera shop...the only guy who can work on it doesn't get back until 6am tomorrow. Ugh! I'm not looking forward to the estimate! :(
Hotboat if you want me to fly you from Phoenix to Havasu this weekend I can have Mario Andretti Eli work something out. I flew to the camera shop in 15 min
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10-28-2013, 06:34 PM #1Senior Member
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This one. I don't own all three cameras...just the pretty one Originally Posted by Hotboat
the lens was a birthday present and about $600 pre tax and shipping :(
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10-29-2013, 12:29 PM #3Senior Member
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They said it's not covered! I'm so pissed!
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10-30-2013, 12:45 PM #4Senior Member
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I was able to get an estimate for the repair. $135. Phew that's not as bad as my deductible or replacement. And I cried for nothing!
I hope they can actually fix it and don't change their mind when the get the lens
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10-30-2013, 03:22 PM #5Senior Member
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At this point it's mostly a matter of taking it apart and drying everything I think, but not sure exactly what circuitry and servo motors are in a modern lens vs the old school stuff I have taken apart. Had it sat longer, or been in salt water it might be a different story. Originally Posted by Eli
I was able to get an estimate for the repair. $135. Phew that's not as bad as my deductible or replacement. And I cried for nothing!
I hope they can actually fix it and don't change their mind when the get the lens
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10-30-2013, 12:50 PM #6Senior Member
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Good news 👍
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Sounds like a plan, that's why I have a $200 dollar pocket Canon, I shoot and go, if I drop it, I go buy another, but of course the pics don't look as nice as yours, congrats on the cheap fix.
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Thanks guys!! I'm thrilled!!
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I finally got my lens back from the repair shop! My birthday present is now a Christmas present too! I love regifting to myself!
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You're supposed to take pictures with the lens, not of the lens. Originally Posted by Eli
I finally got my lens back from the repair shop! My birthday present is now a Christmas present too! I love regifting to myself!
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Make sure you do auto focus at different distances to ensure it is working properly. I personally think you should have opted for the 7D setup on the right side of the picture you posted. But that lens could send the weak of heart to an early grave when they see the price.
Glad you got it back in time for the holidays.
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