Canon 5D MKIII - autofocusing problem

[dbamott]

:-)It will only autofocuse in A+ and NOT in any position. I´ve tried with my 24-7mm and my 100-400 mm origianl canon lenses.

What is wrong?? The camera is brand new  Comming from a 40D.. Have I missed something in the menu? and a upgrade to latest firmware didn´t fix  the problem..

Does anyone has a solution?

Thank you in advance..

[Viscara]

Could you tell me roughly "I know its not rock solid commited price" But a rough price of what it takes to have a camera body 60D adjusted or calibrated or even fixed if it was banged up against a solid object and the focus seems to be off a bit. I did this with my 60D at wedding and now the from left to right the focus seems to be off on one side versus the other side. I have tried several lenses 5 of them all seem to do it "Slightly" the wider lenses tend to show it more out of focuse. Much like the "Swings" or "tilt" on a 4x5 camera on the focusing plane.  So if I take a photo ambient light of a wall of paintings I can focus at on the center and the right side might be in focus and the left side is slightly out of focus or vice versa. If I shoot with a smaller apeture its less apparent if I shoot a wider apeture its more apparent. So I dont know if the senser out of alignment or something along those lines. Anyone have a idea of ROUGHLY how much it would cost to get it fixed or adjusted to be correct again? 

Thanks. 

[Tara_N]

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[Mykolas]

Hi Viscara!

Welcome to the Canon Forum.

We are unable to provide estimates on the behalf of the Factory Service Center.  However, if you send the camera to the Factory Service Center, they will provide you with a free estimate of the necessary service prior to working on it.  At that time, you can choose to accept or decline based on the estimate.

To start this process, you'll need to complete a Repair Request on our website.

[ebiggs1]

Canon Service probably has a flat fee.  You will need to give it to them to find out if it fits in the flat fee range.  They are very good, way better than most companies including non-camera ones!  All companies should operate like Canon Service does.

The problem is the fee may be near what a used 60D is worth.  Benefit you will know it is right and good to go.

[Peripheral]

I own a 40D (good camera), and a Canon 5DM3 (also a good camera).

Hmm: I have had some disuptive actions over time. I own an A1 too. Anyway. IF you have a Canon lense (EF/LS) I guess on the 5D3, use anything but A+. Learn to use the best camera made to date. Sorry.

For example, taking pictures of stills, it is a great simple camera.

For fast action, (NASCAR/ Sports), learn angles and MANUAL settings. Old school.

In closing, if you feel your particuliar camera has a physical problem, then work with your provider.

Dr Geno