Fix or upgrade?
Discussion
My 40D has been suffering CF card issues for a while now, so I sent it in to Fixation. It seems it needs a new main PCB at a total cost of £279 
Aside of it being very disappointing that such an expensive bit of kit has broken in this way, I wonder if it is worth getting it fixed at all or whether I should simply convince myself that it needs to be replaced with a 7D
Aside of it being very disappointing that such an expensive bit of kit has broken in this way, I wonder if it is worth getting it fixed at all or whether I should simply convince myself that it needs to be replaced with a 7D
I can only suggest that you divide the cost of the 40D by the months you've had it and console yourself that (((hopefully))) it's been good value.
That's how I value kit these days.........it's all sadly too "disposable".
Now about spending your money - is there soemthing more expensive than a 7D you should be fixating on?
That's how I value kit these days.........it's all sadly too "disposable".
Now about spending your money - is there soemthing more expensive than a 7D you should be fixating on?
miniman said:
Just gutting that the 40D is probably worth about £400 tops second hand, and it will cost nearly 3/4 of that to get it back in a working condition. If it goes wrong again...
Option A) If cash is tight then go for the repair, it'll be 100% on the money after Fixation have looked after it.Option B) If cash is not so tight, plough the repair cash towards either a 7D or 5D Mk2
You know you want to do option B
Chris
You'll not be too far off, if I decide the Tuscan's needing a new owner, having just come off the 'phone from Mr Agger......
Anyway, that's by the by (and don't let everyone know, they'll all want one).
And you don't need to lesten to me 'cos I know nothing about post-1985 Canon, but
1) your potential repair isn't claimable on any insurance is it?
2) opportunity cost is newer/"better technology" - but the 40D actually isn't that old is it?
3) however good Fixation will be (and from their reputation it should be A1) it's resale will never recoup the cost, will it?
4).......
[trails off.....]
No - irrelevant - you know you want the 7D!!!
Anyway, that's by the by (and don't let everyone know, they'll all want one).
And you don't need to lesten to me 'cos I know nothing about post-1985 Canon, but
1) your potential repair isn't claimable on any insurance is it?
2) opportunity cost is newer/"better technology" - but the 40D actually isn't that old is it?
3) however good Fixation will be (and from their reputation it should be A1) it's resale will never recoup the cost, will it?
4).......
[trails off.....]
No - irrelevant - you know you want the 7D!!!
James - for a moment there I was torn.
Get the deposit down on that bloomin Chim now (the 4 litre in Imperial, isn't it?) - mention to James that I now need some commission - and then you'll need a decent camera to take pictures of it. you cannot have one without the other.
Snaffle the oats off the Black Horse before it becomes a Grey Nag - life's too short.
Get the deposit down on that bloomin Chim now (the 4 litre in Imperial, isn't it?) - mention to James that I now need some commission - and then you'll need a decent camera to take pictures of it. you cannot have one without the other.
Snaffle the oats off the Black Horse before it becomes a Grey Nag - life's too short.
Financial Planning Beano-style.....
miniman said:
My 40D has been suffering CF card issues for a while now, so I sent it in to Fixation. It seems it needs a new main PCB at a total cost of £279
Aside of it being very disappointing that such an expensive bit of kit has broken in this way, I wonder if it is worth getting it fixed at all or whether I should simply convince myself that it needs to be replaced with a 7D
Similar issue with my 400D.Aside of it being very disappointing that such an expensive bit of kit has broken in this way, I wonder if it is worth getting it fixed at all or whether I should simply convince myself that it needs to be replaced with a 7D
But, 50D, 7D, or new glass and a cheap body. Going for new glass. And in fact, hoping to pick up a s/h 400D for £150. But still in love with the 7D though...
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