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  • 10-06-2010 10:08pm
    #1
    T-rev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭


    Have a loan of a canon 400D. Taking out the CF card few hours ago and the CF eject button broke on me. It fell into the slot where it normally sits.

    Where can I get this repaired? I need it done tomorrow or ASAP as I have to give the camera back this weekend.

    Advice on where to bring it too also.

    Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    The Snipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,484 ✭✭✭The Snipe


    Where abouts are you based?


  • #3
    ThOnda
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Does it not pop out only when you insert the memory card in?
    I don't know, I am only thinking with my fingertips.


  • #4
    T-rev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭T-rev


    Based in South Dublin. Have to get it fixed.

    Any idea on cost?

    No it just stays down. It looks like it has unclipped from the side metal thing.


  • #5
    tullie
    Registered Users Posts: 99 ✭✭tullie


    I've always found, Conns and Gunns very helpful, no idea how much it'll cost to fix it, but perhaps head in early in the morning in case whoever is fixing it needs the full day. Best of luck hope it all works out ok.


  • #6
    T-rev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭T-rev


    Thanks lads.


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  • #7
    T-rev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭T-rev


    Everywhere is telling me two weeks min to get fixed. Thats mad.


  • #8
    OREGATO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 898 ✭✭✭OREGATO


    T-rev wrote: »
    Everywhere is telling me two weeks min to get fixed. Thats mad.

    Would I be right in thinking that a lot of those camera shops would have a third party that would actually do the work, perhaps trying to find a dedicated camera repair centre is your best bet. Other than that, perhaps the best thing is to come clean with your friend and tell them it's broken...


  • #9
    Barname
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,084 ✭✭✭Barname


    OREGATO wrote: »
    . Other than that, perhaps the best thing is to come clean with your friend and tell them it's broken...

    horrified_look.jpg


  • #10
    NothingMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,178 ✭✭✭✭NothingMan


    There's a boarsie here who fixes cameras. He may be able to help you. But he's in Greystones if that's any use.


  • #11
    T-rev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭T-rev


    Camera care said they will repair it. Depending on the turnaround time I am gonna offer them more to fix it quicker.


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  • #12
    pullandbang
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 4,948 ✭✭✭pullandbang


    Give Declan a shout in the Camera Repair Centre - he'll sort you out.


  • #13
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,283 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    T-rev wrote: »
    Everywhere is telling me two weeks min to get fixed. Thats mad.
    they may have to order in a spare part, and are factoring in possible delays, so that's quite reasonable.


  • #14
    enda1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,166 ✭✭✭enda1


    I think this calls for a dastardly plan by the OP which involves opening up the camera.

    Take a few pics OP (with another camera of course) and show us the damage (before and after :P)


  • #15
    zerohamster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    how did it go with the repair? I can take a look at it quick and let you know what i can do? unfortunately im only free on sunday though. The 400D isnt hard to dismantle yourself but only attempt it with the proper screwdriver or no one will be able to open it without alot of trouble ;)


  • #16
    magicbastarder
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 50,283 CMod ✭✭✭✭magicbastarder


    zerohamster wrote: »
    The 400D isnt hard to dismantle yourself but only attempt it with the proper screwdriver or no one will be able to open it without alot of trouble ;)
    brave would be the man who'd open up a camera which didn't belong to him without the owner's knowledge...


  • #17
    zerohamster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    magicbastarder wrote: »
    brave would be the man who'd open up a camera which didn't belong to him without the owner's knowledge...

    Very true that is :)
    to be honest its not a major part of the camera and you can operate the camera without the button by pulling the card out by the lip it has.
    sure it would make things a little slower to change but i wouldnt say its anything major.


  • #18
    T-rev
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 431 ✭✭T-rev


    well its not my camera so it has to be fixed. its been fixed today for a hefty price of €138


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