I broke my shutter.
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Is it worth getting a Cannon 40D shutter fixed v Buying a second one instead as a backup to my 5d2?
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Patrick.
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Patrick.
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then maybe it would be worth fixing...but then again...used 40Ds are going for about $400 and dropping.....so $$$ sense would say to buy a used one...or apply to a slightly newer model
like a 50D
If you buy a used camera, all you have is one used camera and one broken camera....
The curtain is working fine.
The T3i and 60D have the same sensor - the 60D has the advantage in terms of handling, build quality, fps, etc. If you mainly use the 5DII and don't use the 40D that much, you may want to just keep the 40D and use it in live view when you have to use it.
If my mirror assembly is broke and stuck in the up position, does this mean my shutter is ok?
Thanks. I can see the curtain in front of the sensor and it is working fine in live veiw. I dont know if the mirror is part of my shutter or the curtain is the shutter alone. Mabey Ziggy can clear this up.
Thanks againn for your help.:D
It does sound like you need to send the body in to Canon. They should give you an estimate for repairs before they start the repairs, so you can decide if repairs are worth it or not. Shipping costs are your only sure expense.
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Lets say i want to keep this camera as it is. Apert from having live veiw on constant for taking photographs does it limit me using the camera regarding all of the options i would have if the mirror was working?
I will probably get it fixed depending on price but i think i read somewhere that having the mirror in the lock up position dosent afford you some of the options you would have than if it were working correctly.