dima_b1 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Hi I'm not an expert in cameras' insides (not even mentioning DSLRs) but I got a 5D. what happened is one time when I took the lense mount cap off and a part from inside fell out. I assume it broke off when the lense was mounted last time. the part was located right above the mirror and is plastic. it also looks like a lense with circle forming from the middle. I did try taking pics without this part in (since it fell out and cannot be just inserter beck in) and it looked like the pics came out ok on camera's lcd but i didn't upload them to PC for a closer look. Does any1 know what that part is called and how much trouble i am in? should i do anything about it? Thanks for any info on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walang_pangalan Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 You can get through life pretty good without a left pinky-finger, but if it fell off one day, would you be asking people for an opinion, or just head to the nearest hospital? You can be pretty sure that the part that fell out does something useful, if only because Canon wouldn't have added it to the camera otherwise. So get thee to a phone and call Canon technical support, or just take a trip to a Canon repair place. You'll feel a lot better in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nksyoon Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Is this what the part looks like? <a href="http://www.adorama.com/ICASEES.html">http://www.adorama.com/ICASEES.html</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandern Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 It's probably the focusing screen. It's intended to be user-replaceable on the 5d, so is susceptible to falling out if it's not securely clipped in. Search for '5d focusing screen' and you'll find the procedure for replacing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dima_b1 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 it very well maybe. i'll need to look at it again at home. if thats waht it is, then i'm in the clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_trayers Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 <a href="http://jerryk.smugmug.com/gallery/1922775#97291582">HERE</a> is a tutorial on the 5D focus screen. I caution you to not use the camera until you put it back and the holder is secured. You'll note from the photos in this tutorial that the holder is hinged and hangs down above the mirror. If it's hanging loose (and if the screen just fell out I'm certain it is) then the mirror will hit it when it flips up and could be damaged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_murray2 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 No offense but isn't a 5D a little overkill for someone who doesn't know what a focus screen is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_smith4 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Not really. You don't need to be a mechanic to drive a Porsche either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I agree. Plus the 5D was targeted as a deluxe camera for doctors, lawyers and yuppie puppies. You should see all the terrible galleries of house cats, puppy dogs and babies many 5D owners shoot. Plus it's easier to hold and operate than a Rebel and most point 'n shoots (my SD700 IS has a much more confusing control interface and miles of buried menus). Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_edelman1 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Puppy Face, Your comment about the 5D being a deluxe camera targeted towards doctors, lawyers and yuppie puppies suggests that these people only have the money to buy the 5D but are not talented photographers. I hired a professional photographer last year for an event. He used a D1 Mk.II and a 5D. You should check out Howard Schatz's website, www.howardschatz.com. Several years ago, Dr. Schatz left a premier medical practice in San Francisco that he had started (and which still exists) to become a professional photographer. He's justifiably one of the top pros in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_lubow Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Tom, Yes. But, most of the people I have seen using 5Ds (over 90%) don't know a lot about anything photography related. They all seem to be yuppy hipsters who are into Man Ray and "also shoot film" but "didn't bring it with them" that night...go figure. Not that these are the only people who get them, but my point is that it is not a widely-used camera by a ton of people whose livings rely on their cameras. Yes, pros use them, but I am sure that a lot more of its sales are to people who want a "real-looking" camera, but have a good deal of expendable dough. I am more surprised that the OP didn't notice something was amiss when looking through the viewfinder when taking the test shots. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_lubow Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 "Not really. You don't need to be a mechanic to drive a Porsche either." ...but if you are driving ANY car, you probably know what a windshield is... Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendel_leisk Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Brian, if it was the focossing screen, it would be pretty noticeable, next time you looked through the viewfinder. BTW, I did knock my FS out once, inadvertantly trying to mount an EFS lens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom_murray2 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 ""Not really. You don't need to be a mechanic to drive a Porsche either." ...but if you are driving ANY car, you probably know what a windshield is... Keith" My point exactly. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 "Puppy Face, Your comment about the 5D being a deluxe camera targeted towards doctors, lawyers and yuppie puppies suggests that these people only have the money to buy the 5D but are not talented photographers." Sheesh, Rob, I was being a smartass. Err, humorous post. El Joker. And I'm not a doctor, lawyer or yuppie puppy and sport a 5D, but know what a FS is. Although there is certainly a lot of truth in the joke. Now that I think of it, only true artists shoot with Rebels. Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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