is it worth it? - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

09/06/2005 10:08:55 AM · #1

I just got off the phone with Canon. The secondary mirror in my camera doesn't work anymore (this is the small mirror which is attached to the back of the big mirror you see when you switch lenses).

Canon says it'll cost at least $180 and maybe up to $290. I bought the camera when they first came out (2 years ago) and I've already put $200 into it to fix the hot shoe.

I know it's a judgement call, but I'm trying to decide if maybe it's time to upgrade. Any opinions?

Seanachai

Canon EOS-20D

09/06/2005 10:13:45 AM · #2

I say it's worth it but I would upgrade anyway just to have two camera bodies to take out into the field.

09/06/2005 10:19:21 AM · #3

yes, before this happened, that was kind of the plan for Christmas.

Originally posted by Seanachai:

I say it's worth it but I would upgrade anyway just to have two camera bodies to take out into the field.

photodude

09/06/2005 10:24:52 AM · #4

Even if you want to upgrade.

Fix for $290, Sell for $450+

Dont Fix... Value is 0+

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

09/06/2005 10:33:59 AM · #5

good point, i didn't think of selling it after fixing it

soup

Canon EOS-30D

09/06/2005 11:14:16 AM · #6

how many shots have you taken with it?