topic Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade? in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

strux — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:07:25 GMT

I'm increasingly getting the Error 01 code (The communication between the camera and lens is faulty) with both my lenses, so I'm guessing it's the body. Removing the lenses and putting them back on helps for a few shots, but then it's back to the error.

It seems like I just bought that camera , but I bought it in 2017, so it's 7 years old. It's in great shape otherwise. Hardly any wear, but I've read that getting them repaired is expensive, so I'm wondering if I should bother, or just upgrade to a new one?

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

kvbarkley — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:56:11 GMT

Is one of your lenses a big, heavy one?

I would say: Upgrade!

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

strux — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:39:24 GMT

Yes! I have a 70/200.

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

kvbarkley — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:48:08 GMT

It is unlikely, though possible that hanging that big lens on the camera damaged the mount. Are you having any light leak issues?

Try pushing up on the lens in the direction of the contacts and see if that helps.

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

Tronhard — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:02:21 GMT

Hi Keith:
I see what you are getting at, but I would have thought most people would support the camera with the weight-bearing hand under the lens, or on a tripod mount, and the body is not really heavy in itself.
@STUX: Is that how you hold the camera with that 70-200 attached?

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

Stephen — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:06:04 GMT

@Tronhard wrote:
most people would support the camera with the weight-bearing hand under the lens, or on a tripod mount.

Back when I was a tech, that's how I always recommended holding the camera and a heavier lens. Just to prevent any extra stress on the mount.

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

strux — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:08:27 GMT

There have been a few times I put it on a monopod without holding the lens.

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

strux — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:11:02 GMT

Not noticing light leaks. Could it be humidity? It's been rainy and humid here, but today is dry, and I've tried changing the lenses and turning the camera on and off several times, and haven't had the problem (so far).

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

snwj — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 20:34:51 GMT

I assume you cleaned both lens and camera contacts...

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

Waddizzle — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:02:19 GMT

The cost to repair might be past the point of diminishing returns. I recommend reaching out to Canon to get an estimate. Ask about their upgrade program.

Re: T7i is 7 years old and having issues, should I get it fixed, or upgrade?

strux — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 22:48:26 GMT

Yes. Several times.