EOS 250D Beginner photographer confusion

[JMcCann]

I recently inherited my Dad's Canon EOS250D digital camera. From what I understand, this camera is only a year old and it looks like it's in great shape. While I have a strong interest in learning photography I have NEVER really used a digital camera other than the one that's a part of my smartphone, so please excuse my ignorance.

Before I actually start using this EOS250D camera, I wanted to get it cleaned and "tuned up". I took it to my local Canon camera store and they said that they can't/won't do the repair/maintenance work. Reason being, they said it's the European/Asian model. I don't understand. Are not all Canon's the same across the world?

How can I get this EOS250D cleaned? And, once I do get it cleaned, how often should I clean it? I want to keep in working perfectly?

Please explain in the simplest of terms since I know nothing about cameras...yet. But, I plan to. 🙂  

[deebatman316 · Accepted solution]

A 3rd party shop can repair the camera in the U.S. If you can get the camera to the EU that works too.

-Demetrius

Current Gear: EOS 5D Mark IV, EF 16-35mm F/2.8L III USM, EF 24-70mm F/2.8L II USM, EF 50 F/1.8 STM, EF 85mm F/1.8 USM, EF 70-200mm F/2.8L IS III USM, 430EX III-RT, 470EX-AI & 600EX II-RT

Retired Gear: EOS 40D, Sigma 17-50mm F/2.8 EX DC OS HSM & EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

[jrhoffman75]

https://www.usa.canon.com/support/service-and-repair

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