DSLR Users Beware...

[g8crasher]

So what's this write up all about ?

Was blissfully perched on the steps opposite Suntec taking some sunshine, mind (and body) skiving. Good day to take the camera out for a short session to polish up my pan and shoot.

Was happily snapping away at Suntec traffic when my viewfinder suddenly went black. "Seow leow lah!", I thought to myself. This bugger of a camera was a fairly recent purchase so my alarm bells were sent ringing big time. I tried snapping some images again (maybe I shouldn't have done that) coz I thought maybe the aperture blades on my lenses were stuck. Did a playback and saw that the camera captured an image with a "ghostly" feel..

No no, nothing supernatural here. I lay my camera flat on the viewfinder's back and removed the lens gingerly.....

Lo and behold, the freakin mirror got dislodged!! Sonofagun!! I'd never expect this to happen to a cam in this class. Even my old 300D NEVER GAVE ME ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN 4 YEARS!!!!!!!

Tmrw going Canon hospital. Sniffles. I hope I didn't damage anything internal........

Just wanted to share with all you DSLR users in case you ever experience something similar (which I hope you will never...)

[Guest Cklasse]

My brother's DSLR had a prism/mirror dislodged before too. Guess what? he sold the Canon and is now using a Nikon DSLR.

[g8crasher]

I have half a mind to switch........... :devil2:

[Guest angela]

I have half a mind to switch........... :devil2:

dude u are welcome to join the RED UNDERWEAR CLUB.

PS dun bann me for the img... hahahahahaha... :coolpic:

[g8crasher]

Nikon D400 rumours are hitting the streets.. full frame high ISO...

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

Hey g8crasher, my heart goes to you! :'( But i don't think you'll change to a Nikon cos what's gonna happen to all your lens?

[Guest fruitcakepablohoney]

PS dun bann me for the img... hahahahahaha... :coolpic:

I won't ban you...unless you provide more of these pix to me via PM! :devil2:

[Guest 9339]

Hey g8crasher, my heart goes to you! :'( But i don't think you'll change to a Nikon cos what's gonna happen to all your lens?

Leon , i am waiting......... :tazzie:

[g8crasher]

Hey g8crasher, my heart goes to you! But i don't think you'll change to a Nikon cos what's gonna happen to all your lens?

Leon , i am waiting.........

Haiyoh.... tsk tsk..

I just came back from CSC (Canon Svc Ctr). Tech told me its a common problem and they will add 2 stoppers to prevent this from happening again. Sent in for svc since it's gonna be sitting there. Ready next week. Use then see how hehe..

Mmm.. I guess I'll wait for the supposed Nikon D400 or D800 then decide what I want to do :bboyspin:

[g8crasher]

The cam is back from Canon!

It has been modified with 2 additional stoppers & given a cleaning FOC.

This is the 2nd time I've had a camera sent in to Canon Svc Ctr that has been serviced and repaired FOC even though warranty has long expired! :thumbsup:

Excellent service and support.