My 20-D just took a dump

JTPhotos · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

I was taking photos at a show yesterday and my 20-D quit auto focusing, I checked the lens and it was set right. I went to check the last pics I took and realized the rear LCD screen was not working either. I changed batteries, lenses and even took off the battery grip, no change. I took some more pics in manual focus before changing to my 10-D backup. I checked the card when I got home and the photos I took after the problem developed were perfect exept for the first one was out of focus.
I called canon and of course they said to send it in, tomorrow it will be on the way. By the way , it is 21 days out of warranty!!!

Choderboy · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

No one else seems to care so I will.

There there you poor thing

That's a bummer being 21 days out of warranty.
Hope they fix it for you for not too much money.

Oh well , more time to do some Photoshopping.

Carzee · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

Maybe a new twist in the grip saga.

(says thx -so far my 20D has had no grip and no dramas).

Exit · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

My 20D completely died 7 days before my warranty went out. I got lucky because the cost of all the repairs they did would have been more than a new 20D

I hope your repair is mighty inexpensive!

Jon · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

If your camera dies just out of warranty, it's always worth saying so when you contact Canon about the service. The viewfinder display on my D60 failed right around warranty end; I told them that it was right around then, even though it was after the warranty period when I actually sent it in (holiday season),included mention of that in the cover letter when I sent it back, and they fixed it at no change.

rvt1000 · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

hopefully it won't cost you too much,,,keep us updated

garbidz · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

is there a quality problem with the 20D?
mine is also in repair...

Jon · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

Quote:

Originally Posted by garbidz

is there a quality problem with the 20D?
mine is also in repair...

Well, mine isn't. And there are a lot of others that aren't. Don't jump to conclusions based on anecdotal evidence - after all, why start a thread saying "My 20D is working just fine" after the "new camera smell" has worn off?

Mark_Cohran · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

My 20D is several months out of warranty and working fine - but, you won't see threads started to state this. Usually only problems create threads, which can lead to the impression that the camera only has problems, which is patently not true.

Mark

Toogy · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

My 20D is going strong (knock on wood). 14,000 shots and going.

JTPhotos · 24th of January 2006 (Tue)

Thanks guys, I'll keep you informed on the repairs and the cost. If it cost as much as a new one I might as well buy a new one, I love the camera.
I'm glad I kept the 10D as a back-up.

bolantej · 25th of January 2006 (Wed)

It's always good to have a backup. Hope it gets fixed for cheap.

JTPhotos · 2nd of February 2006 (Thu)

I just got the E-mail from Canon with the estimate for repairs, I was afraid to open it but it was not that bad. $207.60 and it says I should get it back within the next seven days after approval and of course payment.
Well it is approved and paid for, lets see how long it takes them, I'll keep you informed.

subtle_spectre · 2nd of February 2006 (Thu)

Whew...not bad news! Did they say what is wrong?

Raj · 2nd of February 2006 (Thu)

Yeah, what was the issue ?

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#1
JTPhotos Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Fla. Posts: 15	My 20-D just took a dump I was taking photos at a show yesterday and my 20-D quit auto focusing, I checked the lens and it was set right. I went to check the last pics I took and realized the rear LCD screen was not working either. I changed batteries, lenses and even took off the battery grip, no change. I took some more pics in manual focus before changing to my 10-D backup. I checked the card when I got home and the photos I took after the problem developed were perfect exept for the first one was out of focus. I called canon and of course they said to send it in, tomorrow it will be on the way. By the way , it is 21 days out of warranty!!! __________________ JT D30, 10D BG-ED3 (BAD SHUTTER), 20D BG-E2 50D BG-E2N 70-200mm 2.8L IS, EF 16-35mm 2.8L USM, EF 75-300mm 4-5.6 USM IS, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#2
Choderboy I Chimp, therefore I am Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 3,205 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 20-D just took a dump No one else seems to care so I will. There there you poor thing That's a bummer being 21 days out of warranty. Hope they fix it for you for not too much money. Oh well , more time to do some Photoshopping. __________________ Dave http://www.flickr.com/photos/12185187@N00/sets/ 1DMK4, 1DSMK2, Canon and Sigma lenses

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#3
Carzee Cream of the Crop Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Canberra Australia Posts: 6,476 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 20-D just took a dump Maybe a new twist in the grip saga. (says thx -so far my 20D has had no grip and no dramas). __________________ POTN Aussie Club CameraJuice.com / my EOS gear "Photograph like a hunter... and hunt like a photographer." -RC

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#4
Exit Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 473	Re: My 20-D just took a dump My 20D completely died 7 days before my warranty went out. I got lucky because the cost of all the repairs they did would have been more than a new 20D I hope your repair is mighty inexpensive!

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#5
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,150	Re: My 20-D just took a dump If your camera dies just out of warranty, it's always worth saying so when you contact Canon about the service. The viewfinder display on my D60 failed right around warranty end; I told them that it was right around then, even though it was after the warranty period when I actually sent it in (holiday season),included mention of that in the cover letter when I sent it back, and they fixed it at no change. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#6
rvt1000 Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 173	Re: My 20-D just took a dump hopefully it won't cost you too much,,,keep us updated

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#7
garbidz Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Reunion Island Posts: 1,484 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 20-D just took a dump is there a quality problem with the 20D? mine is also in repair...

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#9
Mark_Cohran Moderator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 15,543	Re: My 20-D just took a dump My 20D is several months out of warranty and working fine - but, you won't see threads started to state this. Usually only problems create threads, which can lead to the impression that the camera only has problems, which is patently not true. Mark __________________ Mark ----- Some primes, some zooms, some Ls, some bodies and they all play nice together. Thirty-five years of shooting and still learning. My G&N Blog (NSFW)- My Complete Gear List - Mac-Photo Website - *My Tumblr Site* (NSFW) G&N FORUM EARLY ACCESS & IMAGE POSTING RULES

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#10
Toogy "I like pictures of myself!" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,244	Re: My 20-D just took a dump My 20D is going strong (knock on wood). 14,000 shots and going. __________________ Toogood Studios *Good Light and Shoot to the Right....*

24th of January 2006 (Tue)	#11
JTPhotos Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Fla. Posts: 15	Re: My 20-D just took a dump Thanks guys, I'll keep you informed on the repairs and the cost. If it cost as much as a new one I might as well buy a new one, I love the camera. I'm glad I kept the 10D as a back-up.

25th of January 2006 (Wed)	#12
bolantej Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CAlifornia Posts: 3,774 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 20-D just took a dump It's always good to have a backup. Hope it gets fixed for cheap.

2nd of February 2006 (Thu)	#13
JTPhotos Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Miami Fla. Posts: 15	Re: My 20-D just took a dump I just got the E-mail from Canon with the estimate for repairs, I was afraid to open it but it was not that bad. $207.60 and it says I should get it back within the next seven days after approval and of course payment. Well it is approved and paid for, lets see how long it takes them, I'll keep you informed. __________________ JT D30, 10D BG-ED3 (BAD SHUTTER), 20D BG-E2 50D BG-E2N 70-200mm 2.8L IS, EF 16-35mm 2.8L USM, EF 75-300mm 4-5.6 USM IS, EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

2nd of February 2006 (Thu)	#14
subtle_spectre Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,657	Re: My 20-D just took a dump Whew...not bad news! Did they say what is wrong? __________________ Scott Vista owner...and user _________________________________________ *Gear* www.scottcphotography.com

2nd of February 2006 (Thu)	#15
Raj Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 2,032 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: My 20-D just took a dump Yeah, what was the issue ? __________________ 1DX, 5D, 20D with BG E2, Sigma EX DG 8mm F3.5 Circular Fish Eye, EF 15 mm f2.8 fish eye, EFS 10-22 mm f3.5-4.5, EF 24-70 F2.8 L mark ii, EF 24-105 f4 L IS, EF 16-35 f2.8 L , Sigma 35mm f1.4 A, 50 f1.8 mkII, 50 mm F1.2 L, EF f85mm 1.8, EF 100 f2.8 macro, EF 135 F2 L, Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX HSM, EF 70-200 f2.8 L, IS USM mark ii, EF 100-400 f4.5-5.6 L IS, Sigma 18-125 f3.5-5.6 DC, APO 1.4x, G3, Cheapy Velbon Sherpa 435, Slick Carbon Fiber, Speedlite 430EX and 580EX with stofen OM-EW

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