Repairing DSLR (Canon Rebel - CF slot pins...)

[YLSF]

I friend of mine jammed in her CF the wrong way or did something to bend the pins on her camera. She was quoted over $300 from one shop to replace the CF reader part. Anyone know of a reliable place in downtown Toronto that does these kinds of repairs for a more reasonable price?

[Lulz]

$300? Henry's has a used Rebel (XTi i think) for that much.
I am assuming it's not under warranty, but why not call Canon? They also do repairs for a price. I think $300 is exessive.

[YLSF]

$300? Henry's has a used Rebel (XTi i think) for that much.
I am assuming it's not under warranty, but why not call Canon? They also do repairs for a price. I think $300 is exessive.

Yeah, I told her for that price she mine as well buy a new camera. I am sure there is someone that would do it for cheaper but I guess she has "sentimental" value in her actual camera so she wants to keep it and just fix it. Girls.... ;)

[13inches]

If she wants to sell it I'm looking for a broken camera for a project I'm working on. Let me know!

[pmc]

Call these guys or visit them first.

http://suncameraservice.ca/index.htm

*note*

The Repair Process

1. Bring in your camera. We also accept manufacturer warranteed units for repair with valid proof-of-purchase.

2. The Estimate: Most of time, we are able to provide you with a quick estimate for common problem, free of charge. In some cases, however, our technicians must evaluate your complaint and, usually, disassemble the camera to track down the source of the problem. Any parts that have to be replaced are catalogued and a projected labour charge for the actual repair is assigned. This process takes 1-2 days due to the sheer number of cameras we must evaluate on a day-to-day basis.

3. Estimate Approval: You will receive a call from us with the estimated cost of repair and a breakdown of the necessary work to be down. You can decide at this point whether you wish to proceed with the repair or not. There is a standard $20 cancellation fee may or may not apply (we will tell you before estimate) if you decide not to proceed with repairs, due to the time involved in disassembling, evaluating, and re-assembling each piece of equipment. Note that this fee is only for refused estimates - approved repairs carry no estimate charge.

4. Repairs: As repairs are initiated, any parts that we don't have on-site must be ordered from our suppliers then installed on arrival. The ordering and repair process takes roughly 4-5 days, barring any backorders of parts at the supplier.

5. Warranty: Completed repair work at Sun Camera is waranteed to be free of defects for a period of 3 months for video cameras or digital cameras.

[SENSEI]

Call these guys or visit them first.

http://suncameraservice.ca/index.htm

*note*

The Repair Process

1. Bring in your camera. We also accept manufacturer warranteed units for repair with valid proof-of-purchase.

2. The Estimate: Most of time, we are able to provide you with a quick estimate for common problem, free of charge. In some cases, however, our technicians must evaluate your complaint and, usually, disassemble the camera to track down the source of the problem. Any parts that have to be replaced are catalogued and a projected labour charge for the actual repair is assigned. This process takes 1-2 days due to the sheer number of cameras we must evaluate on a day-to-day basis.

3. Estimate Approval: You will receive a call from us with the estimated cost of repair and a breakdown of the necessary work to be down. You can decide at this point whether you wish to proceed with the repair or not. There is a standard $20 cancellation fee may or may not apply (we will tell you before estimate) if you decide not to proceed with repairs, due to the time involved in disassembling, evaluating, and re-assembling each piece of equipment. Note that this fee is only for refused estimates - approved repairs carry no estimate charge.

4. Repairs: As repairs are initiated, any parts that we don't have on-site must be ordered from our suppliers then installed on arrival. The ordering and repair process takes roughly 4-5 days, barring any backorders of parts at the supplier.

5. Warranty: Completed repair work at Sun Camera is waranteed to be free of defects for a period of 3 months for video cameras or digital cameras.

Just call them, they will give a quote for parts and their hourly rate over the phone if you know exactly what you need replacing.

[gotak]

Don't think Canon Canada does the same but if you guys have family ro trusted friend in the US you can always try to use the broken camera for a cheap upgrades via the Loyalty program. That's where you call in and say your camera is broken and they offer you a chance to upgrade to a refurbished 50D or something like that.

Just a thought :)

[Jimbobs]

If it's just pins bent, that is a relatively simple repair that any electronics repair outfit will do. I'd even try that myself :) Long nose pliers, good lighting, etc.

I have brought cameras to Canon Canada (on Dixie north of 401) twice before. First time, I got a lens repaired for $120, if I remember correctly. Second time, I brought a damaged SD1000 and got a repair quotation which I decided wasn't worth it and took the camera back.