I have a Canon 30D that I am borrowing from a friend. I have had it for far longer than i expected to borrow it. The reason being is that my Canon 20D is broken. I had the shutter replaced once and again the shutter has broken and now the camera has some other problems.
My questions are as follows:
1. Is it worth it to send it to Canon the ( Original Manufacture ) to have it repaired even though it is out of Warranty? or should I take it to a local repair center? The last time i had the shutter repaired it was over $250.
2. What is the best advice on repair or replacement?
3. Because I am serious about my photography, does anyone know of how or where i can go to school on Camera repair? It would be of extreme benefit if i could repair my own equipment and have resources to buy parts.
4. Where are the best places to buy replacement parts? I have had a hard time finding them online and have a feeling that i may just not know the best keywords to use.
The camera is my first area of repair and the next is my flash..
A while back i was at a show. I am an artist, body painter and photographer. Needless to say multitasking at one event and being slightly clumsy while doing several things causes some difficulty.
The neck strap on my camera got hooked on a chair and yanked my camera out of my hands when i was showing a client pictures that i had taken. When this had happened it broke the mounting shoe on my sigma ef-500 dg super flash.
I was told that i can buy a replacement part and just unscrew and replace it myself without having to send it it to have it repaired. Any advice on how to do this and whether or not is wise? Will it involve any soldering?
I greatly appreciate any advice or input. I will be updating my journal with responses that I get from fellow photographers and technical gurus as well as any informative and helpful links that I come across on the way. Wish me luck.
My best advice is to sign up for that extended WARRANTY, you never know when it may come in handy and save you money, especially considering the cost of repairs without said warranty.
Until next time fellow photographers, bloggers and blog fans.
-B










