EOS 5D Mark II checkup needed

[kjmason]

Hi,

I have a camera that I have loved but it needs someone to give it a "checkup." I just want to know that it is in good repair. I CAN FIND NO ONE TO DO THIS SIMPLE TASK AND I FIND OUT NOW THAT CANON WILL NOT ACCEPT THE CAMERA AS A REPAIR --Instead THEY WANT ME TO BUY A NEW ONE. I am really frustrated and almost outraged to be honest. I am not sure what to do. I live in the Bay Area. Does anyone know of any place I can take the camera? I find telling me that I have to go and buy a whole new camera because they can't be bothered with checking out my current camera is really frustrating. Thanks so so much!

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

The 5D mkII is approx 17 yrs old.  

I just had this conversation with another user... Their camera was 13 years old.  Parts availability is probably the primary reason why getting service would prove challenging.  

I know you like your camera, but things do get old and eventually reach the end of their service  life.

Imagine trying to use a 17-year-old computer or mobile device. Probably not something you would entertain.  Your camera should be no different.  There have been huge advancements in photography in the past 17+ years.  

Maybe it's time to retire the 5D mkII in favor of something more modern.  There is certainly something to be said for modern convenience and significant technology improvements.  

It might be possible to find someone to work on your camera.  Only you can decide if that's worth it.   

[LeeP]

Are you seeing anything malfunctioning? If not, why bother with a "check up" to know what you already know? If it's functioning OK you'd just be throwing money away. Given the age of the camera, use it, enjoy it, and start thinking about its successor. 

[kjmason]

Yeah-it is a little sticky and I wonder if the indoor pictures are dull because of age or something just needs some adjustment. I found someplace that will clean and take a look at the camera. In the meantime might I ask everyone--since it has been 17 years since I bought a new camera which would you recommend for someone who likes to take pics of wildlife and portraits of family at the holidays (in other words, lots of indoor pictures). I am trying to figure out if a mirrorless camera is a good idea or if just sticking with something like the Canon R6 MarkII is a better bet....thanks so much!

[deebatman316]

Well the R6 Mark II is a mirrorless camera. What lenses do you currently have. The camera also supports older LP-E6 batteries WITH LIMITATIONS. It also supports older EF lenses via an adapter. But LIMITATIONS do exist with older EF lenses mainly those released prior to 2009. They won't support 12 fps or DPAF (Dual Pixel Autofocus). They'll work but the camera will function in a degraded way. What lenses do you currently have please provide the FULL NAME. Saying "Canon 24-105mm" isn't a complete name because Canon has released multiple lenses with that name. A complete name would be "Canon EF 24-105mm F/4L IS II USM" lens. I have example lenses pictured below to help identify your lens' complete model name. Also if you're using an external Speedlite please provide the Full Name.

 

[kjmason]

Thank you so much for your detailed response. I now remember why I rejected the mirrorless camera to begin with. I do have more than a few lenses for my humble 5 D Mark II -which I guess may or may not be OK for a new camera. Let's put mirrorless cameras aside. I really want a camera that is good for wildlife and portrait pics. Mirrorless cameras aside, which would you all recommend? Thanks again so so much!

[deebatman316]

We need to know what lenses you have BEFORE recommending any camera to you. We need the FULL and COMPLETE name of them. 3rd Party lens compatibility is up to the 3rd Party manufacturer NOT Canon. Then we need a budget we can't guess what you can afford. Also do you have any accessories such as Speedlite. If so Canon or a 3rd Party. Do you want to stay with Full Frame or move to APS-C. Canon has discontinued DSLR production and EF lens production. Mirrorless and RF lenses are the future.

[kjmason]

Yeah, I have just figured out that DSLR appears to be coming close to a thing of the past. Well, I wouldn't expect any of my lenses to necessarily fit a mirrorless camera. ok my lense says 24-70mm ultrasonic. I am told that it is likely a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 USM lens. Sadly, it is old too...:(  I have the ProMaster 200ST-R Speedlight.I was hoping to stay around $2,000 for for the body of the camera, if possible.  Please feel free to tell me if my budget is too modest. Thanks so much again.

[deebatman316 · Accepted solution]

Your 3rd Party Speedlite may be incompatible with your new camera. Do you want to adapt your current lenses. Use the Canon brand EF-RF Mount Adapters. 3rd Party Mount adapters are nothing but trouble. Please confirm that you really have that lens. The EOS R8 is within budget but has some tradeoffs compared to the EOS R6 Mark II. Such as the battery life is shorter, uses a different battery type, no In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS). Lack of dual card slots.

[kjmason]

Yeah right now it looks like the EOS R6 MarkII is the best option-it appears that I can get one with the lense for under 2500 which I could swing. 

Thank you so much! You have been so so helpful!