05-25-2020 03:53 PM
05-25-2020 10:43 PM - edited 05-25-2020 10:44 PM
It sounds like it probably needs service. Replacing individual parts and components has become cost prohibitive cause the amount of labor time that is incurred. It is also cost prohibitive to maintain an inventory of thousands and thousands of parts. Changing out entire assemblies significantly reduces repair time, and cost to the end user.
This has been the standard practice when it comes to repairing complex electronics for at least two decades. Car dealers have replacing headlight assemblies, instead of individual parts, for decades.
You can expect Canon to replace the entire top assembly, from one end to the other.
05-26-2020 05:07 AM
Although it will eventually need a repair an immmediate solution would be to take the AF off of the shutter button and use back button focus.
05-26-2020 10:13 AM
@andyantherman,
Your camera needs repair. Recommend you send to Canon. You'll have it back in under 2 weeks and this will just be a memory.
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05-26-2020 10:34 AM
@Ray-uk wrote:Although it will eventually need a repair an immmediate solution would be to take the AF off of the shutter button and use back button focus.
That was my first thought too. But if the button is sticking or jamming, not just too sensitive. BBF probably won't help.
05-26-2020 10:45 AM
Call Canon 1 (800) 652-2666 This should be a minor repair. Besides they will give it a complete going over and you said it was a well used 7D2. Have a C&C done, too.
05-27-2020 06:23 AM
@ebiggs1 wrote:Call Canon 1 (800) 652-2666 This should be a minor repair. Besides they will give it a complete going over and you said it was a well used 7D2. Have a C&C done, too.
This is what you want to do. Get it repaired. Have Canon do a cleaning and checkout. If you want a shutter count, ask for that, too. Be aware that you camera settings may get cleared out.
05-27-2020 09:59 AM
@Waddizzle wrote:
@ebiggs1 wrote:Call Canon 1 (800) 652-2666 This should be a minor repair. Besides they will give it a complete going over and you said it was a well used 7D2. Have a C&C done, too.
This is what you want to do. Get it repaired. Have Canon do a cleaning and checkout. If you want a shutter count, ask for that, too. Be aware that you camera settings may get cleared out.
I agree. The 7D2 is a very good camera. (I know because my wife has one.) Unless it's been treated very badly and is in really bad shape, it should be worth repairing. If the point is that you really want a new camera. the 7D2 is a worthy backup. Or you could pass it on to a younger family member.
05-26-2020 10:08 PM
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