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Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Hi Folks,
I have an issue with my 100-400 L Canon lense, it has 'locked up' and will not zoom, focus is a tad iffy too.
Is this a known issue with this lense and could anyone advise of very reputable repairer.
Cheers in advance.
Pune
I have an issue with my 100-400 L Canon lense, it has 'locked up' and will not zoom, focus is a tad iffy too.
Is this a known issue with this lense and could anyone advise of very reputable repairer.
Cheers in advance.
Pune
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
If it is the old series and not the mark 2 the zoom can jam up. Mine did and it went back to canon for a repair, cost me about £200.
have a look at previous posts, I think there are some recommendations in previous posts.
have a look at previous posts, I think there are some recommendations in previous posts.
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Yep, agreed. The Mk1 is famous for the bearings failing, usually showing a black grease mark around the Zoom barrel. A colleague of mine also had similar issues, but that was 'operator error' because the friction damper ring wasn't set to "off"!
Canon UK do a fixed-price repair on this & the subject is well-documented on this & UKAR Forum.
Canon UK do a fixed-price repair on this & the subject is well-documented on this & UKAR Forum.
Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Thanks both for the replies, I'll take a look.
Cheers
Pune
Cheers
Pune
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
There are a few places to get this done - I got the bearings replaced and had mine serviced prior to any issues due to the numbers of others reporting them
Give me a shout if you don't have any luck and I will look out the receipt / report
Cheers
Give me a shout if you don't have any luck and I will look out the receipt / report
Cheers
Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Thanks Knife04, appreciated.
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Had mine repaired at Colchester camera repairs. Have used them on a couple of occasions and always been happy with the work carried out.
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https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=A.M.+ ... 8&bih=1316 - Just so you can see the good reviews.
Alan - A.M Technical Services http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/
I've had a few items fixed by him. A really nice guy who is a Train Spotter not a Plane Spotter!
Drop him an email and explain the problem and he normally replies with a price. You won't be ripped off either. He quoted me > £150 for a complex lens repair, which I agreed to. When I went to pick it up he only charged me £30 as it was simpler than he first thought.
Alan - A.M Technical Services http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/
I've had a few items fixed by him. A really nice guy who is a Train Spotter not a Plane Spotter!
Drop him an email and explain the problem and he normally replies with a price. You won't be ripped off either. He quoted me > £150 for a complex lens repair, which I agreed to. When I went to pick it up he only charged me £30 as it was simpler than he first thought.
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Thanks Jerry, I have indeed been in touch and my lense is off to him on Monday.CookipediaChef wrote:https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=A.M.+ ... 8&bih=1316 - Just so you can see the good reviews.
Alan - A.M Technical Services http://www.cam-rep.co.uk/
I've had a few items fixed by him. A really nice guy who is a Train Spotter not a Plane Spotter!
Drop him an email and explain the problem and he normally replies with a price. You won't be ripped off either. He quoted me > £150 for a complex lens repair, which I agreed to. When I went to pick it up he only charged me £30 as it was simpler than he first thought.
Thanks to all who have replied, really appreciated, great group we have here.
Cheers
Pune
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
And what quote have you had from him please? (In case i need this done at some time).
Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
It's in the post tomorrow, I'll let you know what the fault turns out to be and quote when Alan lets me know, not too much I hopeThe Phantom wrote:And what quote have you had from him please? (In case i need this done at some time).
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Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Bearings u/s on zoom, £120:00 to repair which includes return postage..can't be bad.Pune wrote:It's in the post tomorrow, I'll let you know what the fault turns out to be and quote when Alan lets me know, not too much I hopeThe Phantom wrote:And what quote have you had from him please? (In case i need this done at some time).
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Yes sounds very good
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Agreed! Very good price. Canon UK are a little more, but will repaint the barrel for minor scratches, or replace for more serious abrasion within their fixed-price.
Having seen on here the type of person Alan @ A.M Technical Services is, no doubt he can do a similar job if required.
Having seen on here the type of person Alan @ A.M Technical Services is, no doubt he can do a similar job if required.
Re: Canon 100-400L issue/repair info'
Hi Folks,
Lense has just arrived back from Alan, feels and works like a new item, brilliant job done, cannot recommend him highly enough.
Cheers
Pune
Lense has just arrived back from Alan, feels and works like a new item, brilliant job done, cannot recommend him highly enough.
Cheers
Pune
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A fast service as well then!
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Yes indeed, brilliant turn round
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