Canon 600mm f4 IS - the nightmare images

[markol]

SInce you asked, here's an update. We found some one who would pay $400ish for the carcass, so we sold it to him. No idea what he ended up doing with it.

Before we sold it, I researched the laws in California about dynamite and other high explosives and decided that it's not such a good idea. :P

[Stompert]

You got a cute cat inspecting your lens

[Pen6uiN]

Originally Posted by markol

SInce you asked, here's an update. We found some one who would pay $400ish for the carcass, so we sold it to him. No idea what he ended up doing with it.

for an expensive doorstop perhaps?

[Lightstream]

Actually, if you could get the water out of it, it would make quite a nice decoration (for those who like their cameras) and a great conversation piece.

Not sure if I could go as high as $400 for a 'display unit' though

[John_TX]

Originally Posted by Lightstream

Actually, if you could get the water out of it, it would make quite a nice decoration (for those who like their cameras) and a great conversation piece.

Not sure if I could go as high as $400 for a 'display unit' though

I think I'd pay that for a display item; as it's about 5% of it's retail value. A $7600 lens has to have a salvage value of more than $400!

[Lightstream]

Originally Posted by John_TX

I think I'd pay that for a display item; as it's about 5% of it's retail value. A $7600 lens has to have a salvage value of more than $400!

It is actually a relative bargain, it's just my spirit is willing but wallet is weak(er)

I wonder whether my local Canon Service Center, whose track record and quality of service is magnificent, would actually consider drying one out - just remove some of the glass, wipe off the excess water, and reassemble, for a fee. Just dry it out, no need to restore it to serviceable status as long as the cosmetics look great and the water is gone so it doesn't corrode further.

[Mil]

Originally Posted by Dannydoo

So the owner actually had patience to call and wait till divers come?
I would have jumped right in. Screw crocodiles.

Agree on this!

[John_TX]

Originally Posted by Mil

Agree on this!

Hot lunch is served!
Nothing like the splash of someone jumping into the water to stimulate the primal palate of a croc!

[PM01]

Originally Posted by photobitz

Wow, thanks for the link. That guy has some balls pulling his (more or less) working 600 to pieces!

They're really not that hard to work on if you have the right tools. A spanner tool is a MUST when pulling the elements out. Also, a good screwdriver set and a ESD kit will do wonders.

I've opened up and repaired the following Canon gear...no service manuals.

28-70 2.8L EF
70-200 2.8L EF IS
70-200 2.8L EF
75-300 4 to 5.6
28-80
80-200 2.8L
85 1.2L EF
1D
1D mark II
10D (fairly easy!)
24 1.4L EF
50 2.5 macro

And no, I don't work at a service center. I just take my time on opening up the lenses. And they're all working and happy now!

[EveryMilesAMemory]

$400 for a carcass is cheap if the lens hood is included.

If I'm not mistaken, just the hood for the Canon 400/500/600mm is something like $500 if you need to replace it!

[John_TX]

Originally Posted by EveryMilesAMemory

$400 for a carcass is cheap if the lens hood is included.

If I'm not mistaken, just the hood for the Canon 400/500/600mm is something like $500 if you need to replace it!

Correct! The 600 f4 hood runs a cool $598.95 @ B&H!

I thought I remember the rental company selling off the lens case/trunk and hood, but maybe I'm mistaken.

[4x4rock]

Damn.. I'd pay $400 for it, easily.

[DreDaze]

Originally Posted by John_TX

I thought I remember the rental company selling off the lens case/trunk and hood, but maybe I'm mistaken.

you are correct sir

oh and i wish they had done the office space type video haha

i'm really curious what the buyer planned on doing with the lens...oh well guess we'll never know...

Originally Posted by markol

By the looks of things, we are going to write this off as a loss. Hood and hard case will be sold off. So far there is a plan to get a couple of guys together, take a sledge hammer to the lens and film it (ala Office Space). The results will be posted on YouTube for your viewing pleasure (horror?).

[Digitally_Altered]

maybe you can get the buyer to post what the future holds for the lens...

[KenjiS]

Hey, At least it was a Canon L and not a Nikkor..heres the sales pitch!

"The bright white paint on all the Canon L series Super Telephoto Lenses allow them to be rapidly located in case of accidental plunging into deep water*, This gives us a substantial advantage over our competitors products using a matte black finish"

*Note weathersealing is not adequate to withstand full submersion in liquids however