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Should I repair my 30D ?? - toni-a - 11-09-2010 Hi all, The mirror chamber of my 30D just failed, it needs replacement, and it is quite pricey for the camera value <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/unsure.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> I am not upset because I extensively used my 30D (more than 100.000) pics, it never let me down and was a rather good performer. for the time being I don't need more, so what I do get it working back for 300$ or pay plenty of $$$$ for 60D or 7D?? Should I repair my 30D ?? - netrex - 11-09-2010 What are the price for the two new ones? If not too much more, I'd say let the 30D rest, it's done its job <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' /> Don't throw it away, keep =) You'll miss it if not, and feel bad. I still miss my K10D, even though my K-x performes as I hoped. I still want to buy the K10D back.. Even now when I have a K-5 that is being shipped to me tomorrow =) Should I repair my 30D ?? - Rainer - 11-09-2010 To me, it sounds like your 30D is economically beyond repair. It might depend on how prices for used camera bodies are at your place ... here a used 30D goes around 300euros ... so repairing yours for 300$ (USD ?) is probably not worth it, since the rest of the body also carries the wear of 100.000 shots. Eventually just buy a used 30D instead. Just my 2cts ... Rainer Should I repair my 30D ?? - Guest - 11-11-2010 You should fix the mirror assembly and keep on using the 30D... even if it's relegated as a back-up camera. Should I repair my 30D ?? - wim - 11-13-2010 Or get a used 40D? Personally, I wouldn't have it repaired, but replace it with a good, used 40D if money was an issue. If not, depending on budget either a 60D or a 7D. Purely for (high iso) IQ probably a 60D. Another alternative could be a 5D classic, or even a 5D II <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />. Kind regards, Wim Should I repair my 30D ?? - Rainer - 11-13-2010 [quote name='wim' timestamp='1289615602' post='4140'] Another alternative could be a 5D classic, or even a 5D II [/quote] ... agreed ... but this move might have sideeffects on the lens-collection trailing it. Rainer |