1DS MKII black lines problem.

[dgatwood]

I can see if you paid full retail of $8k back in early 2005 for the 1Ds Mark II and trying to keep it. If not, just get a new camera. There are tons of models available today for way cheaper that are much better. The technology has improved a lot and the tech has also become cheaper. After my sides stopped aching from laughing reading Canon's quote, I just thought to myself, what would I do? I'd probably go for a 6D as my studio camera.

If I got a repair quote like that, I'd probably go with a Nikon next time. Just saying.

 

[ahab1372]

If I got a repair quote like that, I'd probably go with a Nikon next time. Just saying.

Do you expect Nikon to have lower repair prices for old equipment? I have never heard that that would be the case

 

[vitalboy]

......... why do i need to pay for an estimate? Why do I pay $100 to Canon every year?" Canon in Newport is CR@p!

"Don't see anything about free estimates in there, which is probably why you were charged, I'd hardly call that crap service, but then some people have very strange ideas about contracts with corporations."

The thing is, that a huge company like Canon shouldn't have the need to hide fees from a loyal member that pays to be a member. It's like insurance. You only know what you get when you really need it! From the link you provided you cannot find the cost for them to open your camera and tell you what your camera problem is. $150 just to open your camera. Really? Canon CPS is CR@ap! A company from Seattle gave me a $1400 cost for this same service and they give warranty for their service just like Canon and I didn't have to pay anything upfront nor am I a member of their store. I am pretty sure this store would have no problems to give me a 30% if I send them a $100 check every year.