-=1DS Mark II Admirers, congregate!

SoBlessednTX wrote in post #10939823
Has anyone on here had any experience with the Canon Service Center in Irvine, CA? The place in Houston where I bought my 1ds MkII has a 30-day return policy and I am going to my mom's (about an hour from Irvine) and was wondering if I took it in, if they could check it while I wait to see if there are any major issues. Also, about how much they would charge me.

Got your PM and responded in kind!!!

So I got my 1ds2 back finally, a month and a half later. New shutter, cleaned and serviced! Went out the same night to take some pics, here are two I really liked.

Square One in Mississauga..

I know it's a III not a II, but I just love the 1Ds series.
Give 'er a click to see it bigger.

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ZensLens wrote in post #10945466
So I got my 1ds2 back finally, a month and a half later. New shutter, cleaned and serviced! Went out the same night to take some pics, here are two I really liked.

Cheers, Zen

Very nice shots ZL, and glad to read your camera is back and all fixed up now!

Cheers!

Trainboy wrote in post #10945633
I know it's a III not a II, but I just love the 1Ds series.
Give 'er a click to see it bigger.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.railpicture​s.net/viewphoto.php?id​=338420

Nice composition, Trainboy!

Cheers!

definitely nice pics this page !

Okay... So remember the glassware I mentioned last week... Well... It came in today... Cosmetically, I'd give it a fair 6.5 to 7 out of 10... Paint chips, blemishes, and one ding in front of the hood element... But what do you expect from a 13 year old lens from Adorama's "used" department... Optically, though, it was pretty clean inside... I can see a few dust speckles in the back but that's about it... The front element is extremely clean and clear... NOW HERE'S THE KICKER...

The description mentioned that the focusing mechanism was shot to hell and that "manual" focusing was the only way to use it... OH BOY WE'RE THEY COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG!!! It works works WORKS!!! I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least... Anyhoo... Cosmetics "C+/B-".... Optics "B+"... Fully functional "A+"... Amount paid, "82% less than a brand new 400 2.8L IS mk 1"... Hhehehhehhehe... You can do the math... Product and sample shots forthcoming!!!

Captured this afternoon with my 1Ds Mark II and 17-40L. I'm ashamed to admit I used some mild HDR, but it was somewhat necessary given the strong light/dark contrast in the scene.

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^^^ WOw, that's very beautiful!
I finally took my camera out of the dusty bag to the east coast to visit my sister!

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^ Welcome to the club, fellas...

airbutchie wrote in post #10953934
Okay... So remember the glassware I mentioned last week... Well... It came in today... Cosmetically, I'd give it a fair 6.5 to 7 out of 10... Paint chips, blemishes, and one ding in front of the hood element... But what do you expect from a 13 year old lens from Adorama's "used" department... Optically, though, it was pretty clean inside... I can see a few dust speckles in the back but that's about it... The front element is extremely clean and clear... NOW HERE'S THE KICKER...

The description mentioned that the focusing mechanism was shot to hell and that "manual" focusing was the only way to use it... OH BOY WE'RE THEY COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG!!! It works works WORKS!!! I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least... Anyhoo... Cosmetics "C+/B-".... Optics "B+"... Fully functional "A+"... Amount paid, "82% less than a brand new 400 2.8L IS mk 1"... Hhehehhehhehe... You can do the math... Product and sample shots forthcoming!!!

Congratulations on your great bargain, Butch!

airbutchie wrote in post #10953934
Okay... So remember the glassware I mentioned last week... Well... It came in today... Cosmetically, I'd give it a fair 6.5 to 7 out of 10... Paint chips, blemishes, and one ding in front of the hood element... But what do you expect from a 13 year old lens from Adorama's "used" department... Optically, though, it was pretty clean inside... I can see a few dust speckles in the back but that's about it... The front element is extremely clean and clear... NOW HERE'S THE KICKER...

The description mentioned that the focusing mechanism was shot to hell and that "manual" focusing was the only way to use it... OH BOY WE'RE THEY COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG!!! It works works WORKS!!! I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least... Anyhoo... Cosmetics "C+/B-".... Optics "B+"... Fully functional "A+"... Amount paid, "82% less than a brand new 400 2.8L IS mk 1"... Hhehehhehhehe... You can do the math... Product and sample shots forthcoming!!!

Excellent news!

So now the money you would have spent on service can go on a lens coat camouflage kit and that will cover up the paint chips!

Cheers!

airbutchie wrote in post #10953934
Okay... So remember the glassware I mentioned last week... Well... It came in today... Cosmetically, I'd give it a fair 6.5 to 7 out of 10... Paint chips, blemishes, and one ding in front of the hood element... But what do you expect from a 13 year old lens from Adorama's "used" department... Optically, though, it was pretty clean inside... I can see a few dust speckles in the back but that's about it... The front element is extremely clean and clear... NOW HERE'S THE KICKER...

The description mentioned that the focusing mechanism was shot to hell and that "manual" focusing was the only way to use it... OH BOY WE'RE THEY COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY WRONG!!! It works works WORKS!!! I was pleasantly surprised, to say the least... Anyhoo... Cosmetics "C+/B-".... Optics "B+"... Fully functional "A+"... Amount paid, "82% less than a brand new 400 2.8L IS mk 1"... Hhehehhehhehe... You can do the math... Product and sample shots forthcoming!!!

Good for you... All ways nice to catch a break once in a while! Post some shots.
Kurt

SoBlessednTX wrote in post #10955785
Congratulations on your great bargain, Butch!

The Ghost of FM wrote in post #10956195
Excellent news! So now the money you would have spent on service can go on a lens coat camouflage kit and that will cover up the paint chips! Cheers!

GrizzlyMan wrote in post #10956249
Good for you... All ways nice to catch a break once in a while! Post some shots. Kurt

Thanks Donna, Jeff, and Kurt... And thanks for the wonderful suggestion, Jeff... I'll definately look into that to cover some of its cosmetic pitfalls... Hehhehehehehhe... As promised, a couple of product shots and a sample shot wide open...

The faceplate...

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The front hood ding...

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First sample shot taken @ f/2.8... 1D2N + 35L on the window sill (sp?)...

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^^^ looks good, nice deal. Let me know if you don't want it anymore