Main question: Has anybody had this problem (or similar problems), what was your solution, and do you have any warnings before I proceed? Was it an easy fix or should I buy a replacement part?
I recently upgraded to a canon 5d mark iii. I bought it used. When I received it, I inspected the camera. Aside from cosmetic wear, the only thing I could find wrong was a few rusted screws and the switch that switches from photo to video is hard to flip. It takes a good push to turn it into video mode and switching back to photo is even harder. It requires a screwdriver (or similar item) to give enough push to flip it back. I plan to give it a good clean to make it feel a bit newer, and with the cleaning, I plan to disassemble the camera to clean individual parts. Has anybody had this problem before with this camera or a camera with a similar switch? How did you solve it? Was it solved by cleaning out the switch? Was this a mechanical issue for you? What precautions would you have taken if you did it again?
I recently upgraded to a canon 5d mark iii. I bought it used. When I received it, I inspected the camera. Aside from cosmetic wear, the only thing I could find wrong was a few rusted screws and the switch that switches from photo to video is hard to flip. It takes a good push to turn it into video mode and switching back to photo is even harder. It requires a screwdriver (or similar item) to give enough push to flip it back. I plan to give it a good clean to make it feel a bit newer, and with the cleaning, I plan to disassemble the camera to clean individual parts. Has anybody had this problem before with this camera or a camera with a similar switch? How did you solve it? Was it solved by cleaning out the switch? Was this a mechanical issue for you? What precautions would you have taken if you did it again?
