leonachi Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Seems like it's crazy asking a question about my D30 when the 40D is out, but please bear with me. I have a D30 (the original Canon DSLR) which I was very happy with until the main wheel (the smaller wheel near the shutter release) began to spin freely. Now I can't change any of the manual controls (shutter speed & aperture)and the camera is stuck taking pictures in Al Servo focus mode!Unfortunately getting it repaired doesn't make sense as I might as well put the money toward a new camera. But I saw that the battery grip made for the D30 (Canon BG ED3) has a "main dial" built in. If I could get one of these grips real cheap (and thats a big IF), does anyone know if I would be able to use the main wheel on the grip instead of the main wheel on the camera. In other words, would using the main wheel on the grip overcome my broken main wheel on the camera body? Thanks Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopoldstotch Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Yes, you would be able use it instead of the main dial. However, I think it may be time to put that puppy to sleep. Besides, a used 300D costs about the same as the grip, and a used 10D won't be a whole lot more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinsouthern Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I can't see any reason why it wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunghang Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 There's one going on eBay at the moment :) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&rd=1&item=220146737351&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunghang Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Sorry, link above does not work, try this one... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&rd=1&item=220146737351&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fmueller Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 KEH sells the grip from $115. Not easy to get a 300D for that money. Or they have a 10D with the grip for $546, which would give you a new camera and you could use your broken one as a backup ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_morrow1 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 While we're on the subject of battery grips. 20D manual shows BG-E2. The 5D specs BG-E4. Now I have a 20D with BG-E2. My questions are 1. Can the E2 be used on the 5D (even though book says E4) and 2. if anyone has a 40D manual....will the E2 work on the 40D. I don't know what the 30D required as I don't have one. The 10D was ED-3. This is as bad as trying to keep up with 1-series suffix letters. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_myers Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Hi, Yes, the BG-E2 will work on the 40D (and fit the 20/30D). The new BG-E2N will work on 20/30/40D, but I haven't seen it available anywhere yet. The big online stores don't even list it. Apparently the only difference is improved sealing around the battery compartment, and a higher list price. I doubt your BG-E2 can be used on 5D. But I don't know this for absolute certain. I have BG-E2, but no 5D to test it out on. The 30D, 60D & 10D use the BG-ED3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_myers Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Whoops! That last line should read: "The D30, D60 & 10D all use the BG-ED3." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopoldstotch Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 <p><i>"Can the E2 be used on the 5D"</i></p> <p>No</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eos 10 fan Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 If at some point you decide the D30 is no longer of any use, or you might want to try the repair yourself - this [.PDF] might be useful. http://www.f20c.com/stuff/canon/partslist/EOS%20D30.pdf -- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknagel Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Leon, I had this happen to my 5D and Canon fixed it for free (under warranty), but I recall the fix was "tightened set screw" or something simple I remember. Might be worth calling them for an estimate. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_morrow1 Posted September 7, 2007 Share Posted September 7, 2007 Thanks guys, for the BG info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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