EOS 70D Light Bleed Artifact

[tbwnm]

A band of light is showing up on 90% of pictures. Tried changing lenses and it made no difference. Does anyone know what could be causing this?Light Artifact Sample 1Light Artifact Sample 2

[shadowsports · Accepted solution]

Greetings,

I believe a similar issue was recently diagnosed in another thread.  This appears to be a failing shutter.

[tbwnm]

Much appreciated thanks! I’m still probably looking at closer to $600 for a 90D body and unless I get a “refurbished” one with some kind of warranty, I’ll be taking a risk in terms of reliability. My primary incentive for repairing the 7OD is that I will at least have a rebuilt shutter that will hopefully last me 100K shots (according to the tech at Cannon it only had 40K shots so it really should not have failed this early). I also went to Samy’s Camera yesterday and tried out the R10 along with an R. The rep was of the opinion that the issue with my 70D was more likely related to the censor. After my experience, I’m nervous about purchasing a used DSLR. I also philosophically don’t like the idea of literally throwing the camera away.  I have been able to get some good shots out of the 70D over the years and the lens  along with good lighting (and mostly luck in my case 😝), is what really makes the difference. 

[ebiggs1]

You know anything is a possibility but the chances of it being the shutter is far greater than it being the sensor. Plus it doesn't look like a sensor failure. It is a 10 year old camera and everything else about it is 10 years old even if you get a new shutter. Canon refurbs carry a full one year warranty. 

" I will at least have a rebuilt shutter that will hopefully last me 100K shots (according to the tech at Cannon ..."

Actually he isn't absolutely correct. The 100K figure is an average. You know how they arrive at an average? Some will fail after 100 shots and some will fail after 200K clicks. But the average shutter will average 100K, if it was a guarantee and it is not by any means, that would be a whole different ballgame.

I can only advise on what I would do and that would be to the buy a new camera. Right now the 90D refurb looks like the winner. It is the best Canon cropper or perhaps even the best cropper by anyone ever. IMHO, as always.

[tbwnm]

Thanks so much EB. You make a compelling case for the 90D which are going between $850 and $1K for body only depending on the condition/shutter count. If I can find one for $750 I'll go for it. It would be cool to go mirrorless, but I didn't care for the feel of the R10 as recommended by Rick (or the RP which I also tried) with the EF adapter ring and my EF lenses (although no doubt I would get used to it). Have done a bunch of research over the last few days to get up to speed on the Canon mirrorless line so thanks to this and the helpful advice on this forum I'm better informed now. Thanks again!

[ebiggs1]

Since you have a 70D the 90D will feel right at home in your hands. I know this is a lot more money but I got to use a 90D with a Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art Lens on it for a little while form a friend. It was/is the best combo for IQ I think I have ever used. Certainly not going to be surpassed by many if any. It is one combo I wish now that I had bought for myself. Only my age and reduced requirements have caused me to not buy it.

Most of the time I would recommend folks buy mirrorless but certain circumstances are different and in your case the 90D seems a perfect fit. If you decided to go with one of the mirrorless models I would still be happy for you.

Addendum:

If you want even more IQ if that wasn't enough from the above combo, get the 90D with Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens. IMHO, the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens is the sharpest lens made. On the 90D it is nothing short of fantastic. (As it is I am sure on any top level camera body.)