5D3 date resetting.

justsomedude

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I just got my 5D3 back from Canon service last week and have discovered a bizarre anomaly... the date resets after the camera is left off overnight. All other camera settings remain, such as file size, custom controls, etc., but the date resets to the year 2000. Now that I know about it, it is easy to set before each shoot - but it was annoying trying to sort all the images I shot last week.

Anyone ever experience this? Any ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks in advance!
 

Don Haines

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justsomedude said:
I just got my 5D3 back from Canon service last week and have discovered a bizarre anomaly... the date resets after the camera is left off overnight. All other camera settings remain, such as file size, custom controls, etc., but the date resets to the year 2000. Now that I know about it, it is easy to set before each shoot - but it was annoying trying to sort all the images I shot last week.

Anyone ever experience this? Any ideas on how to fix it?

Thanks in advance!

On the 5D2, there is a separate clock battery. I assume the same for the 5D3, the battery is probably dead, or they forgot to put one back in during service.

EDIT! Found this for you
https://protogtech.com/cameras/canon-5d-mark-iii-clock-battery-location-removal/
 
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Don Haines

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justsomedude said:
Just ordered some CR1616, although I’m more disappointed in Canon CPS for not replacing it during service. CPS turn around time has also slowed to a crawl. But I’ll save that story for another thread.

Thank you for the link!

I take it that the battery was dead?
 
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RGF

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justsomedude said:
Just ordered some CR1616, although I’m more disappointed in Canon CPS for not replacing it during service. CPS turn around time has also slowed to a crawl. But I’ll save that story for another thread.

Thank you for the link!

I use the Itasca office and their service is excellent and turn time is 1 day unless a part needs to be ordered

As far as the button battery, I would have been surprised if they had changed that. That is user maintenance though if they had seen it (which they probably did not) I would have hoped that they would have told you.

Wonder if the new cameras also have a battery button - I don't remember inserting on into my 5D M4 or 7D M2. Perhaps they have a rechargeable internal battery which is recharged by the main camera battery?
 
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Don Haines

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justsomedude said:
Don Haines said:
I take it that the battery was dead?

Not entirely sure, but it’s the only thing that makes sense.

I’ll follow up with confirmation of a fix (or lack thereof) once the batteries arrive.
It's a 3V battery, and probably needs to be 2.6 volts or better to keep the memory alive, and once it drops to that level it is essentially done for.... anybody with a voltmeter could confirm this in a second or two...

Usually, the camera clock draws power from the LP-6 battery, but when it is removed, (like sending in for service), the clock runs from the backup battery. It is probably good for 500 hours on a new battery...
 
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justsomedude

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Confirmed... replacing the battery fixed the clock reset issue. Thanks folks!

Although now I have two pet peeves regarding CPS service:

1) Canon never replaced the clock battery.
2) I discovered Canon never replaced the torn/shredded rubber eye cup (damage incurred during impact and noted on repair form).

Canon... the company I love to hate to love. *sigh*
 
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