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Title: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 July 2011, 14:14

Matron.

My 500D is struggling to auto-focus at the moment, which is driving me up the wall (but I'm also having fun with manual focus - a silver lining). 

As I swap lenses when I'm out and about I wouldn't be surprised if something had got grubby somewhere along the line.

I'm thinking about sending off the body and the 10-20mm lens to get them serviced/checked over.  Has anyone else done this, or has any experiences with doing this?

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Guy on 11 July 2011, 14:15

apparently this should be done... i am sure it mentions this in a manual somewhere... although I never read mine  :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Horney on 11 July 2011, 14:22

Not had mine done but I do clean up the contacts ont eh body/lens interfaces with a pencil rubber every now and again.

Try your local independent photo establishment to see what they can offer.

Nick

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Ridg on 11 July 2011, 14:50

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 11 July 2011, 14:14

My 500D is struggling to auto-focus at the moment

common canon problem  :drool: :laugh:

As a rule you're meant to get them serviced every year.

Like nick said, check your local shop as better to pay them slightly more than a the faff with postage fees and the lenses being off somewhere.

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 July 2011, 19:06

Quote from: Ridg on 11 July 2011, 14:50

Like nick said, check your local shop as better to pay them slightly more than a the faff with postage fees and the lenses being off somewhere.

I would, only there's no frigging Canon dealer on the Diamond Hell.

Only p*ssing Nikon and I don't have no Nikons.

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: T_J_G on 11 July 2011, 19:55

Quote from: Diamond Hell on 11 July 2011, 19:06

Only p*ssing Nikon and I don't have no Nikons.

So you do have a Nikon  :huh:

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: DubFan on 11 July 2011, 20:12

My brother sent off his nice 17-55 f2.8 lens back to Canon for a service and a fix. Cost about £100 I think, which on a £700+ lens  it's worth it.
My Sony 50mm has I think got some sand in it which is making it sticky when focussing, thanks to going to the beach with the family last week. Not pleased about that.

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Ant1981 on 11 July 2011, 20:14

I dropped an L series lens once, still works, could do with getting my body cleaned, and a new focusing screen.

Title: Re: Anyone got their lenses/bodies serviced?
Post by: Mortimer Hill on 16 July 2011, 05:26

If I've wanted anything repaired or serviced, I've gone straight to the UK importer; Canon UK or Sigma UK.

Saves any delays and potential mark ups by a shop