Thanks!

I completely agree

Thanks, glad to hear that. Please consider to share this channel on other platforms you are frequenting.

Hey, thanks. Great to hear!

Hi Chris, thank you for your message. Regarding the communication issue, there's one thing that I would have to say, the lens contact shoe tends to worn out significantly more than the camera contact shoe, don't know in your case, but to me, replacing the camera contact bridge happened extremely rare, and that because of a physical damage (pins stuck) or water damage (oxidation), at least on Canon cameras. Also, another big factor is the lens mount lock hole, with time tends to worn out if not used with care, and the lens connection may get out of its position, furthermore there is bad communication with the camera. Anyhow, that's a good point, this problem could be covered on a video regarding camera and lens communications issues.

Glad to hear that!

@@CameraRestore 😊✌🏽

Thanks, got recently a canon 5D mkiii, on the list of videos, I’ll keep you updated

Hey, thanks, in my pipeline of things, but I'm very busy with some other things at the moment, still, I'm trying to bring back to life this channel. I have a bigger surprise, but wouldn't get that soon, unfortunately. Stay tuned!

@@CameraRestore Thanks, I will.

Hi thanks, you will need to take off the back, front and bottom covers. I might have the replacement in case you’re interested. Check out my info page for contact details.

Thanks! Guess what? 24-105 coming soon 😉

@@CameraRestore yess 😁🤘🙏🏻 wating for my parts to fix my lens, hopefully the video will be out by then 😅

Hey, did you fix your problem? If not, the autofocus unit needs calibration once it is disassembled, I believe, only canon can do that, unfortunately. What you can do instead, you could get a mirror box with the focus unit ambled, that should solve your problem. Are you sure is that the issue?

Did you fix it

I might never come to that video, the channel is not going Ito the direction I was expecting. Let’s put it like that, when I’ll get 10k subscribers, maybe.

Thanks, you will need to open up the camera and check if there's any bad connection at the pinpoint from inside. Check this video of the canon 6D where I'm explaining few things on that particular point kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o6xhrNZ206vFpHU.html. Before you consider to open up the camera, check that plate that I'm taking off from the hot shoe and ensure is free of rust! You will need to disassemble the back, front and top cover to reach the hot shoe connections. Actually, I'm working on a 5D classic teardown, but it might take me another couple of weeks until it goes online.

Put it on the 2024 list 😉

Hi, if you meant power off switch when opened, yes it does.

59:52

I will start with DC/DC power unit.

Thanks. Not necessarily, you can use a suction cup and a hear dryer without disassembling anything. Worm up the glass (must be hot to touch but not extremely hot) and use the suction cup To extract it. With this method be careful to not touch the lcd, any dirt or hands fingerprints on the lcd would be impossible to clean.

@@CameraRestore thanks for replying. Much appreciated.🤙👍

Don't think so, you will need to drill the head and then remove it from inside.

If you have a shutter failure but the original blades are not damaged then you will need to replace the whole shutter. Replacing the shutter will fix the problem only when the blades are damaged, otherwise the mechanical part of the shutter is compromised.

Hi, not easy but yes, you will need to de-solder or replace it.

I get this question quite often, I will make a dedicated video for this.

Why did the sensor need to be removed?

Actually not, unless got damaged by moisture or water. On this model, the AF/Shutting is very well build. Are you sure you didn't mess around with the menu in some way? Did you check by setting up M mode on the camera without a lens mounted? Try with a remote control, if that works, very probably the button needs replacement. In case you require the part, drop me mail at: info@camerarestore.co.uk, I should have it in stock.

Yes!

A screw can create lots of damage, it might compromise the motherboard. If you want to give it a try, replace the bottom circuit board. I have the replacement, if you're interested drop me a message, check my info for contact.

The focusing screen is one of the most difficult part to clean, I’ve spent a long time to be able to clean it and even now I may end up failing. One side is shaped with nano-lenses so whatever you touch it with you will end up by damaging it. Maybe one day I’ll make a video about, explaining by text is almost impossible. The only thing you could do is by blowing some air to it with a blower, also the viewfinder optics gets dirty so this is a topic that need a proper video.

@@CameraRestore I was planning on removing my focusing screen on my 5D Mark I, which looks easy to do, then rinsing it under luke warm water to get any particles off. I could dry it by patting it down with a micro-fiber cloth or blow dry with a hair dryer set to cool setting. Would this be an acceptable technique?

It’s up to you if you want to destroy it or not. Consider to read carefully of what I’ve said on my previous message.

Need a special bench tool with a micrometer that can measure 0.001 of a mm. Max tolerance by Canon is 0.040 mm, basically 40 microns, similar to human hair thickness. Not possible otherwise.

You will need to take off the left side, back and bottom coves to change that little rubber. Following the steps up to minute 20:00 you will see how to do it.

Into the menu, you mean?

First one I’ll focus on the dc/dc power board, second one might be a mainboard damage, try to swap the motherboard from the good one and see what comes out…

I’ve gave you the answer (under a different name) on one of Facebook camera group, easiest way is to replace it, if not the only way.

That would be a good start.

well now when I insert the battery red light flashes continuously...DC/DC or mainboard :) ?

Did you open it before the fault or just suddenly happened?

Hi there, it might be related with the image sensor or the mainboard, the only way to understand is by replacing one of the two. Another thing you might consider is moisture, open up the camera and check if the flex cables and connectors are clean. If they are clean, then one of the two components mentioned are faulty.

Does the camera take/save proper photos?

Hey, did you buy it in the end?

Are you sure?? Check and you’ll find it. Watch carefully the video 😉

@@CameraRestore I'm pretty sure. I had to look in a macroscope, but the socket is white, and very small. It doesn't seem to have any moveable parts.

@@CameraRestore I had a good look at it, and the camera body seems pristine, but..two of the screws was mounted not quit right, and I can see now, that the 2 sockets on the top of the print seem to be missing something...think some one have been here before 😕

I was about to say that. A replacement of the mounts could fix it. Not an easy job dough…

Where are you based, I do PCB connectors repair if interested....

That's related to a shutter failure, but not only, anyhow it is a mechanical problem and not electric. Could you gently lift up the mirror by hand and see if there is any visual damage to the shutter? What's the shutter count?

@@CameraRestore Watching you unassembling so many parts before getting to the shutter makes me getting shaking knees. By lifting up the mirror I can´t see anything unusual or lose parts. The shutter count tells me something around 60.000 but it has to be more because I´ve got mine second hand from a photographer.

@ haha, unfortunately the camera need complete teardown in order to reach the shutter… Anyhow an expert hand is needed to understand better what is going on with it.

@@CameraRestore I fear so... But is it worth the effort? I mean I could buy another used Mark II for about € 400...

@ If you get a good service you will have a camera almost like new, cost wise shouldn’t be more than 200€ also you can ask to have the whole mirror box cleaned. In the end is your camera, you don’t know what else you could get out there by just replacing it… Ask around your area…

Hi, thanks for your observation, as you can see, I also use gloves, just because of that. Apparently this camera was poorly serviced by someone else, anyhow, this is not the idea of this channel. Hope you've learned something from the video.

@@CameraRestore Yes, thank you, your videos are very useful, especially for understanding how a reflex works. Although, this is my opinion, I would never open a camera myself😂. I would certainly make some disaster! Nice work, keep it up.

Hi sure, drop me an email at: contact@camerarestore.co.uk

I already sent an email sir, I hope i can have a positive result,, and i hope you could seen it 🙏🙏

hi how all is well do u do repairs

@@dixiepeachmusic Hi depends, if I have the parts yes. What’s the problem?

Hey I’ve beet trough some personal health stuff, nothing serious (I hope) and that slow down me a bit… Lots of projects in my head so hopefully will get back on track soon 🙂 Have some contents that I’m working on so I’ll upload something soon…

@@CameraRestore I appreciate the explanation and can I contact you to get some stuff off my chest it's none of your problems I just need serious help and am looking to anyone who might listen

Hi, if is related with the camera why not post it here. It might be useful for others as well 😉

love your humor 😀

Could be the back cover connector slightly off. Did you drop it? Was the camera opened before?