The 5D Mark III Fix

[plutonium10]

In DxO's lab testing, I think that stuff held up a 20 pound bowling ball for 20 minutes before finally giving up ;D

Suppose DXO finds that Canon's L-tape tape has a light transmission coefficient of 1%, and they give the tape a score of 86%. Then Nikon invents a piece of piece with a transmission coefficient of 0.95%, and they get a score of 96%. Imagine the howls...

I was going to buy a 5D mk III but Im wondering now if I should wait because they'll probably release EF Black Tape L USM II soon and I don't fancy the resale value of the MK III's current kit tape: the EF Black Tape L USM I. And I heard a rumor they might release EF Slightly Blacker Tape L USM in June.

Note: USM in this case stands for Ultra Sticky Material

 

[digitalninja]

As an engineer I have to say that your response is mind numbingly idiotic. Adhesive used around electronics doesn't disolve and magically find electrical contacts to disrupt - in fact adhesive designed for electronics like the type they likely used doesn't even conduct electricity. Furthermore electronics adhesive is insanely durable. There are different sorts of electronics adhesive but in many designs they actually use the adhesive to hold the parts together in favor of metal screws. Read that again, they use the adhesive instead of screws made of hardened metal because it is more durable. The life expectancy of most electronics adhesive is 20-50 years... when directly exposed to the elements 24/7.

So for a non-structural peice already held by friction, and weather sealed from the elements you can expect the electronics adhesive to outlast the camera 10 times over.
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Thanks Radiating. Very true. Its used all the time. Don't panic people.

 

[nikkito]

so this is why the 1D x is delayed!! they run out of black tape.

 

[iaind]

Black tape fix is interim measure. Canon engineers have miniature black hole under development but will appear as standard in 5dIV

 

[devman]

Well that explains why the 1DX is so delayed... tape shortage from the 5D Mk III fix!!

;D

 

[LetTheRightLensIn]

And what about the long term as the glue from the tape begins to dissolve and to spill at the electronics? The repair is short-term, but in the the warranty period should not be anything wrong with that, and after the warranty is no longer a problem of the manufacturer, but a buyer.

Sorry for my poor English

It was all a plot by that Korean camera club to drive up prices of the original pre-fix model's long term resale value. Three years from now people will pay huge premiums for used copies without the fix. ;D ;D ;D

 

[stevenrrmanir]

wow - I have no words to describe this... so this is what a $3500 camera looks like?

 

[plutonium10]

wow - I have no words to describe this... so this is what a $3500 camera looks like?

Or a $7000 camera for that matter. Or an airplane. Black tape and circuitry are best friends.

 

[revup67]

Called a local Canon reseller and asked if they had stock on the Canon 5D Mark iii, he said "no, but we just got in the Canon 5D Mark iii T."

 

[Hill Benson]

For me, this shows how insignificant the problem was in the first place.

 

[april]

those are not ordinary tapes they are anti-static insulating materials only used by semi-con indstries making high-end electronic stuffs.

 

[cayenne]

I thought the problem was only on some models with certain serial numbers.

If that is true, were there other camaras manufactured without tape that did not have a light leak (and if so, how not)?

It's not like some cameras had the tape and some didn't before the problem was reported.

That's what I thought also. Wasn't it the 6th digit with a 1 or 2 in it?

Yeah...I'd be curious as to what the 6th digit on this camera they took apart with the tape in it was....was it a 1,2 or maybe a 'new' 3 model?

cayenne

 

[GDub]

I just ordered my 5DIII because of the fix! Brilliant!!

[Actually I ordered one because, according to CR, they're coming back in-stock very soon--I hope!]

 

[V8Beast]

It was all a plot by that Korean camera club to drive up prices of the original pre-fix model's long term resale value. Three years from now people will pay huge premiums for used copies without the fix. ;D ;D ;D

Yes, it is a big Korean conspiracy, but not for the reason you suggest. The Koreans and Japanese hate each other already, and the people in that camera club are actually Samsung execs trying to ruin Canon's reputation. You see, Samsung is working on a new line of DSLRs with proprietary Sexmor sensors that promise 17 stops of DR and instant wood for camera geeks everywhere ;D It's rumored that the new Samsung SLRs will come with a gift certificate redeemable at your local Korean BBQ restaurant as well.

 

[Tracy Pinto]

This forum is prone to sometimes get hysterical like a class of tween girls. This was a tiny problem (I have one of the early models and have not bothered to do anything) and the addition of tape as a final resolution proves it. Electrical equipment manufacturers commonly use this type of special tape for various reasons. Simple problem - simple fix. Let us let this rest.

Now for those seeking a more proper $3,500 type solution to this tiny problem, I am curious what might that look like? Full re-engineering of the camera to also produce 36.3 MP?

For a little taste of schadenfreude here is the link to D800 issues: http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=5517

 

[takoman46]

Suppose DXO finds that Canon's L-tape tape has a light transmission coefficient of 1%, and they give the tape a score of 86%. Then Nikon invents a piece of piece with a transmission coefficient of 0.95%, and they get a score of 96%. Imagine the howls...

Impossible! Nikon may have produced a DSLR that has scored higher than any Canon DSLR according to the DxO tests... But there is absolutely no way that Nikon is capable of producing a tape that is better than "L" grade Canon tape.

 

[Wideopen]

Wow now my lens cap macro pictures will be shot at their correct exposure! Yeay. :

 

[nitsujwalker]

Wow now my lens cap macro pictures will be shot at their correct exposure! Yeay. :

HAHAHA!!! Yes... and the inside of my closet with the lights off and the blinds closed...

 

[nitsujwalker]

This forum is prone to sometimes get hysterical like a class of tween girls. This was a tiny problem (I have one of the early models and have not bothered to do anything) and the addition of tape as a final resolution proves it. Electrical equipment manufacturers commonly use this type of special tape for various reasons. Simple problem - simple fix. Let us let this rest.

Now for those seeking a more proper $3,500 type solution to this tiny problem, I am curious what might that look like? Full re-engineering of the camera to also produce 36.3 MP?

For a little taste of schadenfreude here is the link to D800 issues: http://nikonrumors.com/forum/topic.php?id=5517

Holy crap! That thread reports more issues than i've read here in a month (and there have been many complaints here!)

 

[roumin]

They fixed the light leak, but metering is still wrong for times when you want to shoot with lens cap on. It's pitch black for heaven's sake, so how is the light sensor coming up with any exposure setting? What is the right exposure setting for pitch black?