rlineberg Member 168 posts Likes: 2 Joined Dec 2008 More info | May 15, 2009 08:53 | #1 I am planning a trip to Africa and want to take a ton of pictures while I am there. Is it common to get routine "check-ups" on D-SLR's to prevent possible shutter failure or some other issue that would cause the camera not to work? 5D Mark II, 24-105 f/4, 580EXII, 2 Lumpro 160's.
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BenDaniels Senior Member  950 posts Joined Oct 2006 Location: East Preston, West Sussex ,England More info | May 15, 2009 10:16 | #2 I suppose it's up to you.
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gjl711 Wait.. you can't unkill your own kill.  57,730 posts Likes: 4065 Joined Aug 2006 Location: Deep in the heart of Texas More info | May 15, 2009 10:18 | #3 What are they going to check? It's not like there are any parts that can be serviced unless the part fails. I'd just bring the 40D and make sure you have a decent compact of P/S as a backup. Not sure why, but call me JJ.
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May 15, 2009 10:24 | #4 yeah, that is kinda my question... is there something to check up on? have the dust blown out? i dunno. I will definitely have a P&S for back up 5D Mark II, 24-105 f/4, 580EXII, 2 Lumpro 160's.
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May 15, 2009 10:35 | #5 I would suggest you to take a backup camera with you as a safety, like a 30D or 400D or 450D so that you don't have to regret at all |1D Mk IV| |5D Mk II| |1D Mk III| 17-40 f4L | 24-105 F4 L | 70-200L F4 IS| | Canon 70-200 2.8 | 300F4 L | 150 F2.8 Macro | 100 f2.0 |100 f2.8 MACRO | 15 2.8 Fisheye | 85 f1.2 L | 135 L f2.0 | 50 f2.5 Macro | 400 5.6 | 400 2.8 L IS | 1.4 X I | 1.4 X II | 2 X II | Mnafrotto 055 X Pro B |
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May 15, 2009 10:36 | #6 i have thought about maybe renting another body, but i am already renting a few lenses for 3 weeks... kinda pricey. 5D Mark II, 24-105 f/4, 580EXII, 2 Lumpro 160's.
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SnoDork Senior Member  270 posts Joined Oct 2008 Location: East Coast - NH More info | May 15, 2009 10:53 | #7 depending on the age of your 40d...maybe send it in for proper cleaning (canon servcie center or equivalent)
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pworm14 Senior Member 286 posts Joined Feb 2007 More info | May 15, 2009 11:03 | #8 If it were me, I would look for a used 20d or 30d for a good/great price and then resell it when I got back. I think the batteries are all the same too which would be a bonus.
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bps Cream of the Crop 7,607 posts Likes: 406 Joined Mar 2007 Location: California More info | May 16, 2009 00:14 | #9 As others have already said, there is nothing to check unless there is something wrong with the camera. The 40D is a very reliable camera. Unless you've taken 100,000 pictures with it (which I doubt), then I wouldn't worry about a thing. If your sensor is dirty and you are afraid to clean it yourself, then you may want to have it professionally cleaned, but don't let the servicing shop con you into some other kind of "preventive maintenance".
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Sports_Dude Goldmember 1,111 posts Likes: 4 Joined Feb 2008 Location: California More info | May 16, 2009 00:44 | #10 Another vote for an extra camera body (even a low end DSLR)...just in case. Sports_Dude
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