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Forums > Back > Should I repair my 30D ??
#1
Hi all,

The mirror chamber of my 30D just failed, it needs replacement, and it is quite pricey for the camera value <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />

I am not upset because I extensively used my 30D (more than 100.000) pics, it never let me down and was a rather good performer.

for the time being I don't need more, so what I do get it working back for 300$ or pay plenty of $$$$ for 60D or 7D??
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#2
What are the price for the two new ones?



If not too much more, I'd say let the 30D rest, it's done its job <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> Don't throw it away, keep =) You'll miss it if not, and feel bad. I still miss my K10D, even though my K-x performes as I hoped. I still want to buy the K10D back.. Even now when I have a K-5 that is being shipped to me tomorrow =)
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#3
To me, it sounds like your 30D is economically beyond

repair. It might depend on how prices for used camera bodies

are at your place ... here a used 30D goes around 300euros ...

so repairing yours for 300$ (USD ?) is probably not worth it, since the

rest of the body also carries the wear of 100.000 shots. Eventually

just buy a used 30D instead.



Just my 2cts ... Rainer
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#4
You should fix the mirror assembly and keep on using the 30D... even if it's relegated as a back-up camera.
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#5
Or get a used 40D?



Personally, I wouldn't have it repaired, but replace it with a good, used 40D if money was an issue. If not, depending on budget either a 60D or a 7D. Purely for (high iso) IQ probably a 60D.



Another alternative could be a 5D classic, or even a 5D II <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='Big Grin' />.



Kind regards, Wim
Gear: Canon EOS R with 3 primes and 2 zooms, 4 EF-R adapters, Canon EOS 5 (analog), 9 Canon EF primes, a lone Canon EF zoom, 2 extenders, 2 converters, tubes; Olympus OM-D 1 Mk II & Pen F with 12 primes, 6 zooms, and 3 Metabones EF-MFT adapters ....
Away
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#6
[quote name='wim' timestamp='1289615602' post='4140']

Another alternative could be a 5D classic, or even a 5D II

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... agreed ... but this move might have sideeffects on the lens-collection trailing it.



Rainer
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