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Apr 28, 2019 14:43:05   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
Longshadow wrote:
Haha. My problem is stuff keeps leaking out.
It must be making room for the new stuff?


Makes sense!! We have finite minds in an infinite universe.
Mark

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Apr 28, 2019 19:38:12   #
Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)
 
markngolf wrote:
I had both my Canon DSLR's (7D MII & 5D MIII) cleaned & checked by Canon at a "Takeover" at Unique Photo in NJ. Cost was $10.00 per item, but I received two $10 tokens for a future purchase at Unique. Upon completion there was a determination that the 5D MIII had a bent pin in the CF slot. The Canon tech suggested I take it to the Canon repair in Lyndhurst, NJ.
Upon returning home, I inserted one of my CF cards, took a few shots and viewed the image. No apparent issue, so the CF card does record images. Of course I also have the SD slot. Generally I use the CF card as a backup. I can take a ride to Lyndhurst and let them repair it, but functionally, as far as I can tell, it's fine.

So, what is the advice from experienced Uhhers?
Thanks,
Mark
I had both my Canon DSLR's (7D MII & 5D MIII) ... (show quote)


Fix it. A bent pin can quickly become a broken pin - and you don't want that to happen.

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Apr 29, 2019 06:53:00   #
ggenova64
 
Hey Mark
Where you at Unique Photo for Canon Takeover Day this Weekend? Did you take any classes? I would have Unique send it off to Canon for repair?
Gino

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Apr 29, 2019 06:59:32   #
SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina
 
Longshadow wrote:
Haha. My problem is stuff keeps leaking out.
It must be making room for the new stuff?


Hi! Just checking. Did you try a different CF card?

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Apr 29, 2019 07:07:18   #
SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina
 
I don't know if that may have something to do with it? Could it be??

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Apr 29, 2019 07:24:35   #
OlinBost Loc: Marietta, Ga.
 
Take a small slot screw driver, a good light, then carefully slide the driver to where the pin is a straighten it up.

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Apr 29, 2019 08:02:03   #
RRiggins Loc: Colorado Springs
 
A bent CF pin can be a serious problem. It can cause further electronic problems that will be expensive to resolve.

Hi. My name is Rick. I’m the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. I’ve been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.

I'd be more than happy to repair your camera for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If you’re interested, please respond by private message and I'll get back to you with all the details..

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Apr 29, 2019 08:41:05   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
ggenova64 wrote:
Hey Mark
Where you at Unique Photo for Canon Takeover Day this Weekend? Did you take any classes? I would have Unique send it off to Canon for repair?
Gino


Yes, I was. No classes. Canon repair in Lyndhurst is only 45 minutes from me.
Thanks,
Mark

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Apr 29, 2019 08:45:58   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
OlinBost wrote:
Take a small slot screw driver, a good light, then carefully slide the driver to where the pin is a straighten it up.


If could see it (I did illuminate it), I'd do that. The camera functions fine. I tested it yesterday. I'll look (again) today in sunlight.
Thanks,
Mark

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Apr 29, 2019 08:50:37   #
ggenova64
 
Hi Mark

Did we meet? I guess you missed the Canon Clean and Check? The Canon Technician could of looked at the Camera and maybe repaired it for you!

Unique is my second home! I live there!

Gino

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Apr 29, 2019 08:53:56   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
A lot would depend on the cost of the repair and how much you are willing to pay to have a second card. Most cameras get by with just one card.

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Apr 29, 2019 09:19:47   #
markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ
 
ggenova64 wrote:
Hi Mark

Did we meet? I guess you missed the Canon Clean and Check? The Canon Technician could of looked at the Camera and maybe repaired it for you!

Unique is my second home! I live there!

Gino


I had two DSLR's cleaned and checked. My 5D III was one of them. It was the tech who discovered the bent pin. He recommended taking it to Canon. I guess you have not read the entire thread.

Thanks,
Mark

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Apr 29, 2019 09:58:41   #
ggenova64
 
"It was the tech who discovered the bent pin."

What part of "bent" did I miss!

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Apr 29, 2019 10:00:52   #
the f/stops here Loc: New Mexico
 
I’d get the bent pin fixed but more important is how did it happen? I was leading a photo group to Costa Rica and one of the participants had some CF pins get pushed over. He had purchased cheap CF cards and that was the problem. With close examination we could see poor opening continuity due to lack of quality control. Keep your camera happy and purchase only good memory cards.

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Apr 29, 2019 10:03:33   #
RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas
 
markngolf wrote:
I had two DSLR's cleaned and checked. My 5D III was one of them. It was the tech who discovered the bent pin. He recommended taking it to Canon. I guess you have not read the entire thread.

Thanks,
Mark


Mark if have a old Cross pen that’s empty you can straighten the bent pen easily. The Cross pen are made from steel.

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