hdale wrote:
Panasonic makes great cameras, their service is above reproach, but the cameras are too slow. My personal experience with Panasonic? I had an issue, admitted to Panasonic that it was my fault, they sent me a brand new camera at no charge anyway.
I don't have personal experience with any other digital brands and the internet reviews don't offer any real help.
Case in point, all the professional review sites praise Canon; they say Canon makes great cameras but fail to mention 'as long as they work', 'their failure rate', or 'their customer service'.
Canon customer service is less than zero and expensive. I spent $1500 for a 40d which failed right after the short warranty period expired.
Canon wanted $285 just to look at it. $285 later; I took 7 photos before the camera failed again with same problem, something to do with the mirror hanging up and shutting down the electronics.
Canon's response? Another $285 and they will look at it again. Not only is it expensive, Canon representatives are downright rude. No, the camera was not abused, no it was not used professionally, and yes it is kept in a well protected camera bag.
Seems the 40d had issues and was almost immediately replaced with the 50d.
Where does one find a good reliable fast camera for under $2k, and what does one do with the canon lenses? Does one take the risk and buy another Cannon or go off into the unknown with a Nikon, Sony, etc.?
I really loved the 40d, when it worked, but all I can say is Canon as a company really sucks!
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Nikon service is even worse. I've shot with Canon's all my life, and have never had a problem. Currently using a 60D and a 5DmII 8-)