Help with pins in Canon 50D card enclosure twisted!
Oct 22, 2016 16:47:31 #
I don't know how this happened, one moment it was working, I remove the card and transfer the photos and when I try to put back the card, the pins were twisted. I guess it takes a technician to replace the actual card holder with connectors. I tried opening and could only see two screws and I wouldn't try to go in there.
So, maybe someone is interested on buying it "as is", repair and use. I don't know. Is it worth sending to be repaired? I'd rather sell it.
Just questioning if it is worth repairing and not knowing how much will it cost. Really! Too much trouble!
So, maybe someone is interested on buying it "as is", repair and use. I don't know. Is it worth sending to be repaired? I'd rather sell it.
Just questioning if it is worth repairing and not knowing how much will it cost. Really! Too much trouble!
Oct 22, 2016 17:36:31 #
Bubu wrote:
Are you talking about the pins that mate into a CF memory card??I don't know how this happened, one moment it was ... (show quote)
Frankly, that camera design goes back to 2008. I would just buy a replacement and get all the many other improvements that have occurred during the past eight years
Oct 22, 2016 17:50:16 #
Bubu wrote:
I don't know how this happened, one moment it was ... (show quote)
Yes, the entire card enclosure will have to be replaced. Sorry.
Oct 22, 2016 17:55:29 #
Yes, probably right not worth repairing. I know it is old, and it has served me well and is still a good camera. My best second is a T2i and then a NEX 5N, plus a plethora of may oldies. I am not one of those that have to have the latest. That is just brainwashing by companies.
Oct 22, 2016 20:48:38 #
Oct 22, 2016 20:50:57 #
Really? 
Same but good working condition selling here for : $399
I think at least can be sold for $75-$100
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Same but good working condition selling here for : $399
I think at least can be sold for $75-$100
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Oct 23, 2016 08:08:32 #
Bubu wrote:
I don't know how this happened, one moment it was ... (show quote)
Sell it on ebay "For Parts." You might find a "Parts" body here.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=canon%2050d%20body%20only&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684
Yes - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-50D-Black-Digital-Camera-Body-Only-/122111762332?hash=item1c6e6d9f9c:g:EsAAAOSwawpXrRtc
Oct 23, 2016 08:51:12 #
Bubu wrote:
I don't know how this happened, one moment it was ... (show quote)
You have nothing to lose so I suggest you try straightening the pins before you give up on the camera. Make sure the camera is off, or, better yet, remove the battery. Then take something like a jeweler's screwdriver and, using gentle pressure, try to bend the pin back into position. When you get them as close as possible gently re-insert the card. If successful, that will further straighten the pins and you should be good to go. Of course, you may break a pin while trying to straighten it. Not necessarily fatal, since, as I recall, some of the pins are not used. Just the same, as I already stated, you have nothing to lose. Good luck!
Oct 23, 2016 09:05:02 #
LFingar wrote:
You have nothing to lose so I suggest you try stra... (show quote)
Sound advice, and your right the cf pin out is pretty much the same as ide and i think just under half the pins are ground connectors although sods law dictates it is a more important pin that breaks. gentle persuasion is the way to go but it is probably possible to replace the card reader. Things that break easily tend to be relatively easy to replace, might be worth looking for a service manual for the camera to see what is involved.
Oct 23, 2016 09:08:27 #
Satman
Loc: Indy
Depends on how the pins are bent, sometimes you can align them with a flat end if a toothpick, or a spudder.
Check with a local college, the AV Department sometimes has a good tech,
Take a few days, before going forward,
It is a 2 to 300 dollar job to replace, check with s local TV Repair person, they have better skills, than myself,,,replace the part as a last resort, it is an hour job, the part is about 30 bucks.,,
Check with a local college, the AV Department sometimes has a good tech,
Take a few days, before going forward,
It is a 2 to 300 dollar job to replace, check with s local TV Repair person, they have better skills, than myself,,,replace the part as a last resort, it is an hour job, the part is about 30 bucks.,,
Oct 23, 2016 09:20:50 #
rehess wrote:
Are you talking about the pins that mate into a CF memory card??
Frankly, that camera design goes back to 2008. I would just buy a replacement and get all the many other improvements that have occurred during the past eight years
Frankly, that camera design goes back to 2008. I would just buy a replacement and get all the many other improvements that have occurred during the past eight years
The 50D is a great still camera.
Yeah, spend $1000 and get a botched controller pad in place of that great joystick, in-camera "filters", half-a$$ed WiFi, more expensive batteries that are chipped for failure, limited video, the same crappy LCD status display that came on, I think, the 10D, and you can toss all your CF cards because the newer models in the line use SD. That's just off the top of my head. If you can't figure it out, the 50D was a very significant improvement over its predecessors, and nothing that followed it offered notable, well-implemented advances for the 50D user.
I would take the thing to the Irvine service center and have it repaired. Or at least I'd call Irvine and ask how much to fix it. I'm sure it would be cheaper than buying an 80D.
Oct 23, 2016 09:30:04 #
A DIY repair might be possible.
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=repairing+CF+pins+on+a+Canon+50d
https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=repairing+CF+pins+on+a+Canon+50d
Oct 23, 2016 09:57:49 #
I had all those Canons and the 50D was one of my favorites, a substantial leap over the 40D. Recently, I have seen a few on Craigslist for around $300 for a body. You can call Canon Service Center for a quote or they might look at it and give you a quote. I have had great experience with them.
Oct 23, 2016 11:05:19 #
Bubu wrote:
I don't know how this happened, one moment it was ... (show quote)
This might be cheapest advise you will get. I had this happen on my old EOS20D. I could see which pin that seemed to be bent. I took the camera to a local jeweler and ask if their watch repairman would mind taking at look at it. I showed him the bent pin and he used his loop to magnify it and was able to straighten it enough to insert the card. It took him less than 1 minute and he didn't charge a cent. The camera was still working great when I sold it. Just a suggestion for you.
Oct 23, 2016 11:15:12 #
jpintn wrote:
This might be cheapest advise you will get. I had this happen on my old EOS20D. I could see which pin that seemed to be bent. I took the camera to a local jeweler and ask if their watch repairman would mind taking at look at it. I showed him the bent pin and he used his loop to magnify it and was able to straighten it enough to insert the card. It took him less than 1 minute and he didn't charge a cent. The camera was still working great when I sold it. Just a suggestion for you.
Good idea, and if the card is never removed, it should work forever.
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