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Canon 400D - AF repair, please HELP!!!

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  • 27-07-2009 8:39pm
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    kingbrumak
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    Hi guys,

    I've come seeking expert wisdom. I have a Canon 400D, I picked it up cheap recently as the auto focus wasn't working but it was "an easy fix"!

    Basically the bloke told me that all it needed was a little clip on the mirror behind the lens.

    Is this "an easy fix"?

    Or has my lack of knowledge bought me a dud?

    If it is fixable, can anyone recommend somewhere in Dublin city centre that I can get the work done.

    Thank you in adavance for your help.
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    #2
    kingbrumak
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    Can anyone help?


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    Tallon
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    It is fixable, but what he meant when he said "easy fix" was "I just want to sell this to you because I dont know how to fix it"

    They're are a couple of repair centres around, but I dont know where exactly, there are a few threads about it ill try dig up.

    i deffo wouldn't recommend doing it yourself


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    Tallon
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    Found some:

    Read these carefully as there is good and bad revies of each place

    Camera Repairs
    canon service centre dublin??
    Authorised Canon repairer
    40D shutter release stopped working
    Autofocus bust - need a service center


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    kingbrumak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 134 ✭✭kingbrumak


    Tallon, thank you for the advice, I'm going to give some of them a call today, hopefully it won't cost me an arm and a leg to get fixed.

    I think I've learned my lesson being cheap! lol


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    #6
    Tallon
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    As the old saying goes
    "You get what you pay for"

    (feel like my dad now)


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    MagicMarker
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    Why didn't you find out how much the repair would cost before buying the camera?

    How much did it cost?


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    AnimalRights
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    Buying that Camera was crazy to be honest.


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    kingbrumak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 134 ✭✭kingbrumak


    I actually swapped it for an external hard drive, to the value of about €100. I know in hindsight I should have priced it before I agreed to take it. Was just a good package, came with two lenses tripod, extra battery and everything I needed to get started. Just always loved photography and knew I could never afford a good spec camera so this was my chance to finally get one.

    Kinda starting to regret it now, may be more hassle than it's worth :(


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    Tallon
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    you F**king serious?
    Thats awesome. what lenses are they? without the camera I think you still got a pretty good deal!


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    MagicMarker
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    What lenses did it come with?

    TBH €100 ain't terrible, if the repair comes in €150 or less then you got a good deal, just a lot of hassle!


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    kingbrumak
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    The full package I got was:

    Canon 400D (6 months old)
    18-55mm kit lens
    28-105mm EF
    bag
    Tripod

    The guy I got it off just purchased a 5D so he wasn't using it and wasn't bothered getting it repaired.


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    Tallon
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    Thats great, just send it to be fixed and you still have a top notch camera.
    Alternatively sell it to me :P lol


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    MagicMarker
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    I think you'll be grand.


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    kingbrumak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 134 ✭✭kingbrumak


    Thanks for the help and support guys, just getting a little frustrated with the whole thing at the moment! I was considering getting rid of it but I think I'll persivere and get it fixed.

    Thanks again for everything.


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    CabanSail
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    You could also learn to use Manual Focus. ;)

    Seems like a good deal for the lenses alone, even if the body cannot be repaired. If it can then it's a great package.


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    #17
    kingbrumak
    Closed Accounts Posts: 134 ✭✭kingbrumak


    Ya that's what I've been doing, I love the camera but for casual photo taking I'd like to have the AF working. The manual focus is great but it takes getting used to. Any tips?


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    Tallon
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    Best and most obvious tip: Practice, practice, practice

    Shoot everything and anyone you can and you'll be surprised by the results


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