topic the internal pins that connect to cf card in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

the internal pins that connect to cf card

Rcspecops — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 22:40:10 GMT

So I bought I used 7d. and I put a brand new flash card into it and it wasnt working so I brought it back to best buy. I got a 2nd card and same thing. So I looked inside the came and noticed one of the pins was bent. I bent it back and now the cards read fine. What would this cost if I had to replace the inner part at some point?

Re: the internal pins that connect to cf card

TCampbell — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:04:31 GMT

I don't know what it would "cost" to have that part serviced.... you'd have to phone Canon. They may be reluctant to provide a repair estimate for a camera that they have not actually evaluated in person, but it's at least worth asking the question.

This is an uncommon issue, but not unheard of. When I insert my CF cards I slide them in until they kiss the pins, then gently seat them. Don't force the card in too quickly.

Re: the internal pins that connect to cf card

ebiggs1 — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 15:25:25 GMT

"This is an uncommon issue, ..."

I generally agree with every word Tim writes but not this time. Those pins can even break off! The issue is very common, at least in the world I run in.

It may be that the folks in my group tend to use more cameras with CF cards but I see this a lot. (Most consumer models don't use CF)

I do agree with Tim's method of inserting the CF card. Also you can use EOS Utility to get the photos off the CF card and not worry about removing/inserting it.