Shutter button problem/fix

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Suffering from an ongoing problem with a slightly sticky shutter button Ive come across this,


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB_gSqyidI0

very tempted to give it ago myself, but also worried that I may make matters worse. Anyone tried this fix before?
 
I've never had the problem but it would be very nervous of pouring any liquid into my 5D3 in case I did more harm than good. I've seen posts on this forum and others where people have done the fix and it's worked fine for them. Just give it plenty of time to dry out before you turn it back on, it wont take too long with good quality Isopropyl alchohol though. Would be interested to hear how you get on.
 
What you are describing sounds like the "Sticking Shutter button" that a quick Google shows that the Canon 10D-50D range can suffer from.

It normally is either due to lack of use / a mechanical problem where the button gets dirt etc into the shutter button contacts.

Ultimately it may require repair the switch to be replaced, which can be costly as its labour intensive, but some people have found that spray contact cleaner and a blow out with compressed air can be a solution - I did this successfully on an old 20D.

I have seen the method you linked to where a spoonful of 'pure' alcohol is placed in the battery compartment to drain out through the shutter button - but if it was my camera would be extremely wary and probably use a syringe to get the alcohol (isopropyl 99%) in the right area.

But using a spray contact cleaner and compressed air might be enough - worth a try?
 
take in a shop let them repair it, if they cock it up it's down to them
 
lostsoulal2 said:
What you are describing sounds like the "Sticking Shutter button" that a quick Google shows that the Canon 10D-50D range can suffer from.

It normally is either due to lack of use / a mechanical problem where the button gets dirt etc into the shutter button contacts.

Ultimately it may require repair the switch to be replaced, which can be costly as its labour intensive, but some people have found that spray contact cleaner and a blow out with compressed air can be a solution - I did this successfully on an old 20D.

I have seen the method you linked to where a spoonful of 'pure' alcohol is placed in the battery compartment to drain out through the shutter button - but if it was my camera would be extremely wary and probably use a syringe to get the alcohol (isopropyl 99%) in the right area.

But using a spray contact cleaner and compressed air might be enough - worth a try?
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Yeah I've tried compressed air before and found that helped abit. Yeah I went to a local shop an they said pretty much what you said-it's a duff hit repair and easily over £100 for it.

I've just lived with it but and the same time is frustrating when you miss a shot!
 
My 40D suffered from the dodgy shutter button problem, took me about 20 mins to strip it and clean it. Really is easy to do, just take your time and remember what goes where.
 
tijuana taxi said:
Here is another link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAWGScQeC5g that shows how to dismantle the camera to get at the shutter contacts
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Thanks, whats with the dodgy audio tho! Looks very in-depth! I enjoy taking things apart and playing round with gear-but that looks too much for me :(


Andy_S_T said:
My 40D suffered from the dodgy shutter button problem, took me about 20 mins to strip it and clean it. Really is easy to do, just take your time and remember what goes where.
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Really easy?! Did you follow a video? Did you have any issues doing the repair?
 
I watched a vid on YouTube, if you are confident at removing and replacing ribbon cables then it really is simple. Just remember where things came from and put them back in the reverse order.
 
Andy_S_T said:
I watched a vid on YouTube, if you are confident at removing and replacing ribbon cables then it really is simple. Just remember where things came from and put them back in the reverse order.
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Well thats good to know. It well ok for you then? The button itself looks tricky to take apart and put back together!
 
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