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 09/28/2005 07:27:01 PM · #1
This may be a dangerous question to ask, but does anyone know of a link or know the steps in taking apart a Rebel XT so that you can get to the glass inside the viewfinder that has the autofocus boxes printed on it? Wish me luck...
 09/28/2005 07:33:07 PM · #2
Easy...

Step #1 - Send it to Canon.
Step #2 - Wait for it to come back.

:)
 09/28/2005 07:34:28 PM · #3
May not be anything even close, but here was what one person did with their Canon 300D: Removal of IR Cut Filter
At least you can see some of what is going on.
Good luck!

I still have a special tool you may need for calibration:


Message edited by author 2005-09-28 19:37:45.
 09/28/2005 07:36:02 PM · #4
Might I ask what you're planning on doing with it? Somebody might know an easier way of accomplishing whatever that is...not that taking things apart isn't fun, but it could be an expensive endevour. ;)
 09/28/2005 07:38:51 PM · #5
Originally posted by bfox2:
Might I ask what you're planning on doing with it? Somebody might know an easier way of accomplishing whatever that is...not that taking things apart isn't fun, but it could be an expensive endevour. ;)


I would imagine cuz of this Bfox

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 09/28/2005 07:39:51 PM · #6
I believe the previous owner of my camera has replaced the viewfinder glass that had the focus boxes stamped on it with an aftermarket glass that has no stamp. In turn, it appears they have also turned off the red dots, probably by disconnecting the power going to the mechanism that shines the red dots. I want to turn the dots back on.
 09/28/2005 07:46:51 PM · #7
I'm sitting here with the screwdriver and camera, but I'm chicken. I'll probably just back out and be proud of the fact that I'm dotless.
 09/28/2005 07:48:34 PM · #8
Ahhh ok. Well I'm no help there then :)
 09/28/2005 07:49:57 PM · #9
Originally posted by micknewton:
Easy...

Step #1 - Send it to Canon.
Step #2 - Wait for it to come back.

:)


This is the best advice....pay someone that knows what they are doing to do this. It will be worth the extra money spent.
 09/28/2005 08:45:43 PM · #10
There is at least one company that sells a replacement screen for the XT. If you look on the linked page, actually an e-bay auction, you'll see a link for a PDF file that shows how to change the screen. Unfortunately i could not open the file, it hung Adobe Acrobat :-P
Maybe you'll have better luck.
There apparently is a shim that goes with the original screen, and is not used with some of the replacement screens. You may or may not find this shim present, but if it's not there, then putting an orriginal screen back might be problematic. At that point, sending it to Canon is not a bad idea...
 09/28/2005 09:20:42 PM · #11
The pdf file - looks easy - eeek!
 09/28/2005 09:35:11 PM · #12
Thanks for the link. Does anyone know where the "red dot mechanism" is located that shines the red focus dots onto the screen? That's really what I'm concerned with. I don't want the original screen with the squares put back in mine. I just want to restore power to the mechanism that creates the red dots so I can see them light up on my clear screen. Is it possible to get to this by taking off the screen as shown in the pdf?
 09/28/2005 09:40:12 PM · #13
Yo- Enter a complaint with E-Bay--- You did not receive it in the advertised condition- right?
 09/28/2005 09:43:20 PM · #14
Well I just used a magnifying glass on mine and can't see up behind the foam area that dampens the mirror upswing. If it's anything like the LCD screens used in my labscope & multi-meters, it's a spring-loaded connection applying pressure to a set of contacts in the screen.
Perhaps Canon would be best source in my opinion, from start to finish, unless it's a no-loss situation, like you were given the camera because of a broken screeen, then you would have nothing to lose.
09/28/2005 09:51:56 PM · #15
Brad: Yeah you are right. I better stay out of it. Right now it shoots fine. Later, if I decide the absence of the dots is worth the repair cost and time away from the camera, I'll send it in.

jrjr: The issue isn't with the Ebay seller. They have been extremely helpful. They don't normally deal with cameras, and this type of problem would be difficult to catch if you didn't know Rebel's had the 7 point autofocus grid. I informed the seller of the problem, and they sent two emails today checking back in and offering to help. She could have legally told me tough luck since I bought it outside of the ebay auction. But she continues to keep in touch and even offered to pay for any repairs that were necessary since the warranty she advertised it having would not cover this repair. I didn't want her to have to pay to fix it, especially since I like it better without the grid. I would just like to have the dots. I may take her up on her offer to pay for Canon to fix the red dot part. Having said that, if anyone is thinking about buying something from ebay seller: jasmin15 , they are a very fair and professional seller. She sold me the Rebel XT with kit lens, and all accessories still in the box for $700. Even with the red dots missing it still takes great photos and that was a pretty good deal.
 09/28/2005 10:27:45 PM · #16
I would at least ask Canon what they would charge to fix the the camera. Then you are in a better position to decide how you want to deal with the situation. At this point our $700, with a "defective" camera and no warrenty I would not think I came out of this ahead. Hopefully you won't have any other problems in the next year.
 09/28/2005 10:41:47 PM · #17
If your red dots don't work....how do you know where you're focusing???

I would really think about sending the camera back and getting your money...just my opinion of course :)

09/28/2005 11:16:25 PM · #18
If the seller said that they would pay the repair bill, then just take it to canon and find out the price for reconnecting the red dot mechanism. Keep your screwdriver out of it.

If it were replacing the glass as well, I would imagine it would be a fairly expensive deal. If it is just a matter of reconnecting a circuit, I would imagine that it couldn't be more than a minor fix. They might even be able to do it without sending it to the factory.

Too bad about that warranty issue. I'll keep my head on straight on that one in the future. I had been considering picking up a camera on Ebay. Now I think I will stick to the only second hand camera shop in town.
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