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What was once a Canon EOS 5D now a lesson learned

Scott

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Please note: this is NOT my camera

This 5D was sent in for repair stating there was a power problem.  There is a good reason why there were such problems.  I have never seen such bad corrosion inside of a camera before.  I have seen outside casings pretty bad but this camera has seen better days.   This should be a lesson to all photographers.  No matter how much the manufacturers tell you that your gear is waterproof, and even if they are right, don’t believe them.  Make yourself protect your gear even though ‘the man’ says you don’t have to.  This is one expensive lesson to be learned for camera owners.

$3000 Camera now worth nothing because every electronic board inside is corroded.

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20 responses to “What was once a Canon EOS 5D now a lesson learned”

  1. Chris Pichado Avatar
    Chris Pichado

    That is a SHAME!

    I wonder what they did – was it taken underwater? Into the rain? Left on the trunk while they went through the car wash?

    I didn’t even know the 5D was SUPPOSED to be waterproof?! *looks at own 5D lovingly, caressing it while mentioning it shall never be bathed…*

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    Chris

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  2. Chris Pichado Avatar
    Chris Pichado

    That is a SHAME!

    I wonder what they did – was it taken underwater? Into the rain? Left on the trunk while they went through the car wash?

    I didn't even know the 5D was SUPPOSED to be waterproof?! *looks at own 5D lovingly, caressing it while mentioning it shall never be bathed…*

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    Chris

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  3. Chris Pichado Avatar
    Chris Pichado

    That is a SHAME!

    I wonder what they did – was it taken underwater? Into the rain? Left on the trunk while they went through the car wash?

    I didn't even know the 5D was SUPPOSED to be waterproof?! *looks at own 5D lovingly, caressing it while mentioning it shall never be bathed…*

    —

    Chris

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  4. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    The 5D isn’t supposed to be waterproof, but they say it has weather seals. I don’t know what this person did but that is really bad. I’ve never seen a pro Canon body with such horrible corrosion.

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  5. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    The 5D isn’t supposed to be waterproof, but they say it has weather seals. I don’t know what this person did but that is really bad. I’ve never seen a pro Canon body with such horrible corrosion.

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  6. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    The 5D isn't supposed to be waterproof, but they say it has weather seals. I don't know what this person did but that is really bad. I've never seen a pro Canon body with such horrible corrosion.

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  7. Vu Avatar
    Vu

    Scott, I’m pretty sure the original 5D had no weather sealing. Its only the 5D MKII that has weather sealing…and they clearly state that its not waterproof.

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  8. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    I know it is not waterproof. My statement was general. Now that a lot of ‘Waterproof’ cameras are coming out people need to be aware that even cameras stated to be waterproof are vulnerable to damage like this.

    Why would Canon release a pro body without any weather seals is beyond me.

    Note, this is not my camera. I shoot Nikon

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  9. Vu Avatar
    Vu

    Scott, I'm pretty sure the original 5D had no weather sealing. Its only the 5D MKII that has weather sealing…and they clearly state that its not waterproof.

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  10. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    I know it is not waterproof. My statement was general. Now that a lot of 'Waterproof' cameras are coming out people need to be aware that even cameras stated to be waterproof are vulnerable to damage like this.

    Why would Canon release a pro body without any weather seals is beyond me.

    Note, this is not my camera. I shoot Nikon

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  11. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    I know it is not waterproof. My statement was general. Now that a lot of 'Waterproof' cameras are coming out people need to be aware that even cameras stated to be waterproof are vulnerable to damage like this.

    Why would Canon release a pro body without any weather seals is beyond me.

    Note, this is not my camera. I shoot Nikon

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  12. Vu Avatar
    Vu

    Scott, I’m pretty sure the original 5D had no weather sealing. Its only the 5D MKII that has weather sealing…and they clearly state that its not waterproof.

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  13. Dizono Avatar
    Dizono

    Doesn't suprise me you are a Nikon shooter… This cam isn't waterproof at al, not even wheater sealings (and they don't claim it either). This cam just felt into the waterand was completely drowned. A nikon would look the same if you did that to a cam…

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  14. Dizono Avatar
    Dizono

    Doesn’t suprise me you are a Nikon shooter… This cam isn’t waterproof at al, not even wheater sealings (and they don’t claim it either). This cam just felt into the waterand was completely drowned. A nikon would look the same if you did that to a cam…

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  15. Dizono Avatar
    Dizono

    Doesn’t suprise me you are a Nikon shooter… This cam isn’t waterproof at al, not even wheater sealings (and they don’t claim it either). This cam just felt into the waterand was completely drowned. A nikon would look the same if you did that to a cam…

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  16. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    Any camera would look like this. That's my point. The only way for a camera to survive water is for it to be a true waterproof camera.

    Scott

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  17. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    Any camera would look like this. That's my point. The only way for a camera to survive water is for it to be a true waterproof camera.

    Scott

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  18. scottwyden Avatar
    scottwyden

    Any camera would look like this. That’s my point. The only way for a camera to survive water is for it to be a true waterproof camera.

    Scott

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  19. Andrew Gronow Avatar
    Andrew Gronow

    That looks like salt water corrosion…

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    1. scottwyden Avatar
      scottwyden

      it was, you are correct

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