Jasonuncloned
Member
Hi Everyone,
I have a refurbished Canon 70D that I bought 4 years ago and it’s developed a problem.
The ON/OFF thumb switch that’s a part of the mode selection dial is sticking. Sometimes it was working perfectly, sometimes it was really stiff, sometimes I had to hold it all the way over with my thumb to keep it on. This weekend I think it finally gave up the ghost and it’s not turning on again. I dropped it off with Canon Customer Service in Long Island, NY and they sent it to their Virginia repair center.
The quote I got back was $359 to repair it. With shipping and tax I’m $419 which is about the same price as a used 70D body, and if I spend about $200 I could upgrade to used 80D body. So you can see where I’m going here. It’s kinda like the car with a bad transmission at this point. You know it still has some value but not in its current state.
So I’ve got a couple of questions here.
Besides Canon Factory Service are there any other reputable repair services you would recommend that might be less expensive?
If I can get this down to like $200 - $300 I can see enough merit in fixing this body.
Anyone have any opinions on Phototech or Camera Doctor in New York City? I could bring the camera in to either of those since I live on LI.
Finally, if I opt to buy a different body can I really expect any value out of trying to trade in or sell the 70D body? Or am I going to get offered couch change and a bag of chips?
I have a refurbished Canon 70D that I bought 4 years ago and it’s developed a problem.
The ON/OFF thumb switch that’s a part of the mode selection dial is sticking. Sometimes it was working perfectly, sometimes it was really stiff, sometimes I had to hold it all the way over with my thumb to keep it on. This weekend I think it finally gave up the ghost and it’s not turning on again. I dropped it off with Canon Customer Service in Long Island, NY and they sent it to their Virginia repair center.
The quote I got back was $359 to repair it. With shipping and tax I’m $419 which is about the same price as a used 70D body, and if I spend about $200 I could upgrade to used 80D body. So you can see where I’m going here. It’s kinda like the car with a bad transmission at this point. You know it still has some value but not in its current state.
So I’ve got a couple of questions here.
Besides Canon Factory Service are there any other reputable repair services you would recommend that might be less expensive?
If I can get this down to like $200 - $300 I can see enough merit in fixing this body.
Anyone have any opinions on Phototech or Camera Doctor in New York City? I could bring the camera in to either of those since I live on LI.
Finally, if I opt to buy a different body can I really expect any value out of trying to trade in or sell the 70D body? Or am I going to get offered couch change and a bag of chips?
