canon lens service
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I sent my 100-400L to the canon service centre at elstree for a clean and service.
it was a fixed fee £60
They do another service for £100 I think it was, can't recall what was extra in that, probably aperature blades reset/clean/replace?
I took it into them on day1, they did the service day 2, and it was back with me by special delivery on day 3.
it was a fixed fee £60
They do another service for £100 I think it was, can't recall what was extra in that, probably aperature blades reset/clean/replace?
I took it into them on day1, they did the service day 2, and it was back with me by special delivery on day 3.
dibbly dobbler said:
Do these 'services' actually do any in terms of recalibrating a lens ?
although not explicitly mentioned on my invoice from Canon when I had my 100-400L repaired (inside plastic ring came loose) it did seem to come back 'sharper' so I'm guessing they may have recalibrated as part of the service - that was a fixed price repair rather than 'service' though.hab1966 said:
Annoyingly, it appears that my 24-105L lens has some dust/debris inside the lens.
Any suggestions as to who to send the lens to for cleaning/servicing?
Unless it is a very substantial amount of dust/debris AND you are fairly certain it is affecting image quality or some other aspect of the lens performance you could simply ignore it. Cleaning it probably would make no difference.Any suggestions as to who to send the lens to for cleaning/servicing?
I might, however, be interesting to know where the stuff is getting in or coming from.
Fixation are one of Canon's few authorised professional repair centres. They have always reclibrated my lenses when I've taken them in for service or repair. They also take into account the turn around times that you maybe entitled to as a Canon Professional user. In my opinion, it's the same as taking your equipment to Canon.
LongQ said:
Unless it is a very substantial amount of dust/debris AND you are fairly certain it is affecting image quality or some other aspect of the lens performance you could simply ignore it. Cleaning it probably would make no difference.
I might, however, be interesting to know where the stuff is getting in or coming from.
I had thought of leaving it be, as it only came to light (pardon the pun) when i was taking night time shots of a full moon over a loch on a recent holiday - cant say ive seen it in daylight shooting. Looking into the lens i can see a spot of dirt and was hoping that if i sent the lens off they would strip it down and clean the elements.I might, however, be interesting to know where the stuff is getting in or coming from.
warehouseexpress said:
The L-series is Canon's flagship professional lens range, combining outstanding image performance and ultimate operability with dust and moisture resistant construction.
Rather annoyed that i appear to have picked up dirt/dust in a supposed flagship lense with dust resistant construction. Maybe i should contact canon and see what they will do?hab1966 said:
Rather annoyed that i appear to have picked up dirt/dust in a supposed flagship lense with dust resistant construction. Maybe i should contact canon and see what they will do?
'Resistant' not 'proof'.What sort of effect could you see on your night shots?
Do you have a filter fitted to the lens? (May sound like an odd question in context but bear with me ....)
LongQ said:
'Resistant' not 'proof'.
What sort of effect could you see on your night shots?
Do you have a filter fitted to the lens? (May sound like an odd question in context but bear with me ....)
Didn't have any filters on the lens.What sort of effect could you see on your night shots?
Do you have a filter fitted to the lens? (May sound like an odd question in context but bear with me ....)
Hopefully if you click the image below you will see a larger version.
I was playing/learning with the camera at night trying to get a picture of the moon over the loch. I just happen to spot the blue/green flare in the lower section of the picture. This made me start to look at the lens and I spotted the dust/debris within the lens. Whether the two are linked I don't know, but I now know there is something in the lens and it's annoying as I cant shift it.
LongQ said:
'Resistant' not 'proof'.
What sort of effect could you see on your night shots?
Do you have a filter fitted to the lens? (May sound like an odd question in context but bear with me ....)
I think the user manuals for my L stuff states that it only becomes dust proof with a filter fitted. I may be wrong though...What sort of effect could you see on your night shots?
Do you have a filter fitted to the lens? (May sound like an odd question in context but bear with me ....)
I think it may be all but the largest telephoto lenses which are too big for filters.
A filter is the last part of the sealing process from what I can make out.
A quick scan on the net shows that the 100-400 and 17-40 need filters to complete the seal (there will no doubt be more, but that's what I have!)
A filter is the last part of the sealing process from what I can make out.
A quick scan on the net shows that the 100-400 and 17-40 need filters to complete the seal (there will no doubt be more, but that's what I have!)
Edited by nellyleelephant on Thursday 8th December 15:04
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