In the continuing saga of the broken camera, I sent it to the Canon factory – for the second time – to have it returned unfixed yet again. This time they returned it without examining it much, as the problem is apparently with the lens, which is a Sigma. So, the lens has been shipped to the Sigma repair people in Arizona, and we purchased two new lenses, just in case.
The first new lens is a “Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Standard AutoFocus Lens – USA” and is quite compact … and much faster than the generic “Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG Compact Aspherical Hyperzoom AutoFocus Macro Lens with Hood for Canon EOS Cameras” which is on its way to be repaired.
To fill in while the Sigma is being repaired … I bought a “Tamron 75-300mm f/4-5.6 LD AF Macro Auto Focus Zoom Lens with Hood for Canon EOS – with 6 Year USA Warranty” … yep – 6 year warranty. Exactly.
The new ones arrived yesterday, and I shot a “junk” roll of film with them, and it was truly a pleasure to hear the camera taking pictures again. Like nothing else, if you like film cameras, I’ll tell you. Also, taking pictures with the 50mm is lots of fun, because the lens is so “fast.” That “f/” number in the lens name is talking about how fast light goes through the lens, or how much light can go through the lens; the lower the number, the lower the amount of ambient light needed to take non-flash photography. So, the 50mm will shoot in a room with the shades drawn, no problem.
I threw away the roll – it was just for play, and had gone to the Canon factory half-shot anyway – but will be taking pictures of all manner of things in the days to come. So, this is a bit of a celebration for me, and a feeling of intense relief – especially knowing that, at the very least, we’ll have pictures of the coming adventures.
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Not surprised about Cannon – that’s the only type of service I’ve ever had from them – BAD!
I’m with you on the sound of a camera though. If film weren’t becoming so hard to find, I’d probably take more pictures!
Good luck with the camera!
yay! glad the camera is back and usable! have fun clicking away!
Shot 3 rolls of film today … or, rather, this morning. Will shoot a couple more this evening, probably. We’ll see.
Canon … just isn’t interested in the little guy, is what I’ve found. If you go through to their Professional Service people, it’s fabulous service. But … since I’m not a “professional” photographer, I was only able to pull that off a couple of times.
I’ve been using Adorama.com for most of my photography supply needs, and it’s been great. 🙂
This makes me glad I own a Nikon. I have had nothing but great customer service from them and I am most definitely the little guy(well girl).