Well, I got my 7D & 5600HS(D) back from KMSC Sydney, today. Very fast turnaround, I must say. I posted via registered mail last Wed, KMSC confirmed receipt on Friday, KMSC sent back via overnight courier on following Wed (yesterday) and I received it today (Thur). I was without my 7D for 8 days.
I requested the following jobs to be done.
To more important things ... flash exposure with 5600HS now works consistently on my 7D. Not only that, the flash exposures are spot on :thumbsup: !!! No more unexposure. I tested direct, bounced and wireless flash, and even with my LS2PJ. Spot on everytime .
And I like the Type L focusing screen. Like Don said, the grid lines are very fine and unobstrusive. The 4 corners of the wide focus area are still there but they're not the thick lines they used to be; instead they're thin like the grid.
Total cost was the registered post to Sydney and AUD71.50 for Type L FS (parts & labour). Looking at the invoice, the FS costs AUD16.50 and the labour was AUD55.00 :sweat: . If only we could change the FS ourselves ...
For those of you who are experiencing grief with their 5600HS exposures, take it from me, endure the short period when your 7D is "in the shop" and you'll be glad you did!
I requested the following jobs to be done.
- Recalibrate my 7D and 5600HS for consistent and correct flash exposures.
- Fix exposure metering in "M" mode with using flash.
- Install Type L focusing screen.
To more important things ... flash exposure with 5600HS now works consistently on my 7D. Not only that, the flash exposures are spot on :thumbsup: !!! No more unexposure. I tested direct, bounced and wireless flash, and even with my LS2PJ. Spot on everytime .
And I like the Type L focusing screen. Like Don said, the grid lines are very fine and unobstrusive. The 4 corners of the wide focus area are still there but they're not the thick lines they used to be; instead they're thin like the grid.
Total cost was the registered post to Sydney and AUD71.50 for Type L FS (parts & labour). Looking at the invoice, the FS costs AUD16.50 and the labour was AUD55.00 :sweat: . If only we could change the FS ourselves ...
For those of you who are experiencing grief with their 5600HS exposures, take it from me, endure the short period when your 7D is "in the shop" and you'll be glad you did!