Canon Camera Repair

[The Moose]

I have a Canon DSLR camera that I need repairing...or at least someone looking at it and telling me if it's worth repairing.

I'm based South Bucks, any recommendations?

[S47]

DON't Use Lehmans [based in Stoke].
If you get it sorted let us all know who you used

[Magic919]

Fixation.

[Colin RedGriff]

I've used Colchester Camera Repair o get my Canon 100-400 L lens repaired and very happy with the service. I did it by post.

http://camera-repair.co.uk/

[thebraketester]

There is a Canon service centre in Elstree/Borehamwood. I would take it there personally.

[jurbie]

S47 said:

DON't Use Lehmans based in Stoke.
If you get it sorted let us all know who you used

What's the problem with Lehmans, they are usually quite highly rated in such threads?

[Ed_P]

jurbie said:

S47 said:

DON't Use Lehmans based in Stoke.
If you get it sorted let us all know who you used

What's the problem with Lehmans, they are usually quite highly rated in such threads?

Yes, I was wondering. Have used them in the past as was very pleased. Just about to drop off my MP-E65mm macro for repair!

[An Marcach]

If you're unsure if it's worth fixing or not why not have a go at trying to fix it yourself ...

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Canon_EOS_Rebel_T2i

I had a 550D which I wasn't willing to spend much on so I ordered the bits needed off eBay and followed the instructions on the ifixit.com site and I now have a spare camera that's left beside me in the van all the time and I'm not worried about damaging it

[C&C]

thebraketester said:

There is a Canon service centre in Elstree/Borehamwood. I would take it there personally.

Details here

[thebraketester]

[quote=C&C]

thebraketester said:

There is a Canon service centre in Elstree/Borehamwood. I would take it there personally.

Details here

Thats the one.... They usually do a flat service charge too which can work out well.

[PoleDriver]

An Marcach said:

If you're unsure if it's worth fixing or not why not have a go at trying to fix it yourself ...

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Canon_EOS_Rebel_T2i

I had a 550D which I wasn't willing to spend much on so I ordered the bits needed off eBay and followed the instructions on the ifixit.com site and I now have a spare camera that's left beside me in the van all the time and I'm not worried about damaging it

Thanks for that link, I've just fixed a problem which has been plaguing me for years (stuck flash).

[Robertj21a]

I use Lehmans, no problems.

[The Moose]

Took it to Sendean however they're after quite a chunk of money. I'm not happy doing the work myself - it's quite involved!

[thebraketester]

The Moose said:

Took it to Sendean however they're after quite a chunk of money. I'm not happy doing the work myself - it's quite involved!

How much?

[The Moose]

£350 + VAT

[thebraketester]

Speak to canon elstree. They usually have a flat rate repair. I'm sure I mentions that before

[The Moose]

thebraketester said:

Speak to canon elstree. They usually have a flat rate repair. I'm sure I mentions that before

Did earlier. The camera is apparently too old for Canon to look at.

[thebraketester]

Looks like it's heading for the bin then. What model is it?

[The Moose]

Eos 5D mark 1.

Sendean recon they can get the parts however.

[An Marcach]

PoleDriver said:

An Marcach said:

If you're unsure if it's worth fixing or not why not have a go at trying to fix it yourself ...

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Canon_EOS_Rebel_T2i

I had a 550D which I wasn't willing to spend much on so I ordered the bits needed off eBay and followed the instructions on the ifixit.com site and I now have a spare camera that's left beside me in the van all the time and I'm not worried about damaging it

Thanks for that link, I've just fixed a problem which has been plaguing me for years (stuck flash).

No problem



If anyone lives near the OP and fancies having a look at their camera on the understanding that it may still be scrap at the end of the day then that site might be the way to go.

I'd help ..... but I reckon Ireland might be a bit far to travel of an evening