Posts for: rmorrison1116
Oct 15, 2022 08:30:39 #
Tomfl101 wrote:
If your lens is more than a couple years old Canon will not repair it. I have used Royal Camera out of Illinois. It took about 3 weeks but the repair was done well as far as I can tell.
Who told you that? I've sent lenses that were 15+ years old to Canon for repairs. Also, OP is in NY and Authorized Camera Repair is in PA, and possibly one of the best independent camera repair shops in PA and it's a lot closer to NY than IL so shipping would be less expensive.
Oct 14, 2022 23:09:18 #
Scruples wrote:
There are a couple of questions that I would like to ask.
How old is the lens? Is it still in warranty?
What kind of repair is needed? Do you estimate the repair to be $2000 or more? Would you rather buy a new or refurb lens instead?
How old is the lens? Is it still in warranty?
What kind of repair is needed? Do you estimate the repair to be $2000 or more? Would you rather buy a new or refurb lens instead?
If it were still in warranty it should go to Canon, since they do warranty repairs. OP never mentioned EF or RF but is probably EF and new ones cost under $2000 and good used ones under $1000. From personal experience, if the lens requires a complete disassembly and parts, Canon charges around $600-$700 to repair a lens that costs around $2000 to replace. Unless the lens is really beat up, age for that lens shouldn't be an issue.
Oct 14, 2022 13:27:18 #
k9moe wrote:
I am trying to fine somewhere I can send my lens to get looked at and possibly repair if needed.
Canon 70mm-200mm f/2.8
Thank You
Mark
Canon 70mm-200mm f/2.8
Thank You
Mark
The two places I use for Canon lens repair are Canon and Authorized Camera Repair in Willow Grove PA.
Oct 13, 2022 17:00:18 #
The 1st time I saw the "hidden" arrow was the 1st time I saw the FedEx logo. I didn't realize it was supposed to be hidden because it is quite obvious.
Oct 13, 2022 16:56:54 #
People have been cheating in fishing contests ever since there were fishing contests.
Oct 13, 2022 14:44:42 #
Oct 13, 2022 14:40:52 #
Longshadow wrote:
Haha ROFL!
We have NO Apple products in the house,
other than tree fruit.
We have NO Apple products in the house,
other than tree fruit.
Apparently you are as big of an Apple fan as I am. I've never owned an Apple product and probably never will.
Oct 13, 2022 13:04:52 #
Longshadow wrote:
I got it.
Some people have no sense of humor;
some are absorbed by being PC;
and others are so sensitive.
Soon we won't be able to say anything for fear of offending someone.....
Do you suspect I DON'T do PC?
Some people have no sense of humor;
some are absorbed by being PC;
and others are so sensitive.
Soon we won't be able to say anything for fear of offending someone.....
Do you suspect I DON'T do PC?
So you're an Apple guy?!
Oct 12, 2022 13:41:49 #
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
I had an issue with Adorama over a inexpensive item and got run around from hell for no reason. Would NEVER USE THEM AGAIN
I've never had a single problem with Adorama, ever, and will buy from them again, if they have what I want and the price is right.
Oct 11, 2022 14:33:43 #
r1ch wrote:
If the quote came back to me that it was going to cost 650 bucks I would have bough a new (or used) lens and I would have taken it apart to see if there was some kind of short and see if I could self repair.
The lens I'm referring to cost around $2400 new. For $650 Canon disassembled the lens, cleaned all the parts, replaced all the worn and damaged parts, reassembled the lens and shipped it back to me. I shipped them the lens on a Wednesday overnight shipping and I had the lens back the following Monday. The lens worked flawlessly and still does several years later. Considering I bought the lens used years ago for $1000 and used it almost daily for several years before it failed, and ended up with a lens in like new condition, except for a few blemishes in the light grey paint, they even cleaned the crimson band, I believe it was $650 well and wisely spent.
Not many people have the necessary tools or skills to properly work on precision made lenses, and Canon has both, not to mention parts, which I just mentioned. Not only did the $650 buy me an excellent and timely repair, it bought me peace of mind knowing the lens was repaired correctly and will last for years to come. I currently have the lens mounted on one of my R7's, with an adapter, and it works great. Again, $650 well and wisely spent.
Oct 10, 2022 23:02:14 #
MikeT46 wrote:
We do not get Blue Jays real often near our home in northern Minnesota, and I enjoyed his colors against the fall leaves. I took the image with a Sony RX10 IV bridge camera at about 500mm (35mm equivalent). This is my first try at a post, so fingers crossed I did it correctly.😊
Yeah, they're not at all common that far west. They are very common here in Pennsylvania and they're here year round. I've probably photographed more Blue Jays than any other bird. I really like the coloring, and they have no blue pigment in them at all.
You got an excellent photo of a really pretty bird.
Oct 10, 2022 22:52:06 #
Celtis87 wrote:
Looking across the Schuylkill River at the Philly Skyline from today’s outing to Bartram’s Garden.
Nice photo. Remember when William Penn was the highest thing in Philadelphia? Now you can barely find him.
Oct 10, 2022 22:38:17 #
Nice. I restored a 1947 Dodge pick up years ago. It's a lot of work but the end results are worth it.
Oct 10, 2022 19:59:18 #
nmohajir wrote:
Does anyone has any opinion or experience purchasing camera equipment from 42nd Street Photo?
I have purchased stuff from them but they are notorious for constantly trying to up sell you or pull the old bait and switch. There are plenty of places with good prices that have far better reputations.
Oct 10, 2022 19:53:24 #
Needham_Canon wrote:
Have had this lens for several years... no problems, but when i pulled it out of my camera bag to use it recently, the autofocus failed...cleaned the contacts and tightened mount screws...worked twice then stopped again...for good this time. Other autofocus lenses work fine [ie. not the camera, a 5D4]. autofocus on 70-200 also does not work on a second Canon [7D]..ie. it's the lens... any suggestions? thanks for any advice. have not called Canon support yet. casey
The last time I had a Canon lens fail like that, the insulation on the ribbon wiring harness had worn from use and shorted out. It cost me roughly $650 to have Canon clean and rebuild the lens and the service came with a one year warranty. It has worked flawlessly ever since.