If camera needs shutter mechanism replacement, how much would you pay?

[Reportage]

supposedly the camera is rated at 100,000 shutters but then shutter failed after 120,000 or so...how many % of the camera cost would you be comfortable with paying to replace the shutter mechanism?

or would you simply buy a new camera?

*just to check...if exceeded the shutter limit before shutter mechanism failed but under warranty, does any brand offer shutter mechanism for free :think:

 

[Rashkae]

All brands will replace the shutter for free if it's in warranty. After that, the cost is usually between 150-200 SGD.

 

[diver-hloc]

Just send to servicing centre.... and pay up lor..... :sweat:

 

[Reportage]

All brands will replace the shutter for free if it's in warranty. After that, the cost is usually between 150-200 SGD.

in that case...quite worth to get Canon extended warranty for the 1D, 5D and etc if Canon also have. Machine gun all the way, a lot of event and studio photographers will be happy.

 

[NewbieInCS]

I think the way service centre work is they will look at your shuttercount. If below rated and in warranty=free replacement. If higher than rated but still in warranty=must pay for part and gst and don't need pay for labour because it is considered as wear and tear.

The cost of the replacement shutter is a lot lower than the cost of a new body, so it always make sense to replace it when needed unless the body is very old liao.

 

[2evans]

Just upgrade to the latest camera body...

BBB :angel:

 

[Headshotzx]

I'll pay whatever Canon Service Center quotes me. What else can I do?

For 400D, it was S$50+ without service charge (under 3 years warranty).