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5D Shutter problem

Started Aug 21, 2009 | Discussions thread
Schwany
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Re: 5D Shutter problem

Sounds like the shutter assembly if metering and focus confirmation is working. When there is a lens communication error things don't work. Honestly I have no idea, but 40K clicks is a pretty good run.

My guess would be less than but close to $300US to get the shutter assembly replaced and the camera calibrated. You probably have to send it in to get a quote. Somebody else might know where you would have to send it.

a91a wrote:

Hi,

Last week, after around 40K klicks - my 5D's shutter died: when I press the shutter button - I get a focus beep and the right metering - but the mirror does not go up and the shutter is not released.

Is it a shutter or a button problem?
Should I try to fix it and what are the costs?

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