Which EOS 1D-X body?

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I recently had the misfortune of dropping my 1D-X into a large pond. It sank to the bottom. It was never seen again.

So - I need a replacement but can't afford a new one.

I'm in a part of the world where warranties mean nothing, and even the man at the Canon repair centre didn't understand what the word 'recall' meant.

I have two possible options (and I need to choose one as I need a body for next week).

Which might you choose and why?

Option A
Immaculate body
9000 shutter count
Boxed
Being sold by someone that's never really gotten into it - bought it on a whim.
Sounds good so far?
Serial number is part of the recall batch with the 'potential' mirror box problem. It's never been back to Canon, and on speaking to the local service centre, as stated above - they didn't understand what this 'recall' thing meant, and have insisted that any works completed will be chargeable. Full stop. No negotiation.
Camera at this time shows no evidence of any fault.


Option B
Body in good condition but heavy wear marks around the strap eyelets - very noticeable.
19000 shutter count
Boxed
Being sold by a used camera shop
Serial number is NOT part of the potential problem batch of cameras as outlined above.

So would you choose -

Option A - lower mileage - immaculate - but with the potential for a fault that 'could' develop at sometime in the future....

Option B - higher mileage (but only marginally) with some war marks - outside of the faulty batch of serial numbers.

The difference between the two is £50 - Option A is £50 higher price.

A or B?
 
Phil-1 said:
Do you have the option of sending camera A via courier to a repair centre under warranty/recall?
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no... the word 'Guarantee' 'Warranty' 'Money back' and 'Refund' are not in the local language set.

The immaculate lower mileage one 'MAY' develop the fault - but of course maybe it'll never develop the fault....It hasn't shown the fault up until now... And it's over a year old.
 
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dandeakin said:
I'd say that the difference in shutter counts is of no significance in a pro body like that e.g. They are both as young as each other.
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That I would certainly agree on - which would you choose?
 
I'm in the dark about any 1DX recall for mirror box issues so can't help on that front. best to tell us the asking prices as no point in mentioning the £50 difference, prices could be £950 and £1000 or £4450 and £4500. With these low clicks I doubt if you'll have any issues
 
Have you contacted Canon to see if they would repair it under the recall?
I'm sure if it's one on the affected serial numbers they would fix it. You might have to send it directly to an authorised repair centre.

Are you a CPN member?
 
admirable said:
I'm in the dark about any 1DX recall for mirror box issues so can't help on that front. best to tell us the asking prices as no point in mentioning the £50 difference, prices could be £950 and £1000 or £4450 and £4500. With these low clicks I doubt if you'll have any issues
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Something to do with a part requiring lubrication.
 
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The recall doesn't expire so it can still be done if you think you need it. FWIW, both my 1Dx's are in the serial number batch covered by the recall and neither have been done yet and I haven't experienced any probems.
Bob
 
Phil-1 said:
Have you contacted Canon to see if they would repair it under the recall?
I'm sure if it's one on the affected serial numbers they would fix it. You might have to send it directly to an authorised repair centre.

Are you a CPN member?
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I'm not in a part of the world where warranties, recalls and the like really take place.. I am a cps member but it doesn't work here... I've spoken to them in this country and they've said any remedial work if required will be fully chargeable at standard rates, and they don't understand the meaning of the word recall. (I mean really don't understand - I had to explain it)
 
Canon Bob said:
The recall doesn't expire so it can still be done if you think you need it. FWIW, both my 1Dx's are in the serial number batch covered by the recall and neither have been done yet and I haven't experienced any probems.
Bob
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What kind of shutter counts are you on so far if you don't mind me asking ?
 
cymruchris said:
I'm not in a part of the world where warranties, recalls and the like really take place.. I am a cps member but it doesn't work here... I've spoken to them in this country and they've said any remedial work if required will be fully chargeable at standard rates, and they don't understand the meaning of the word recall. (I mean really don't understand - I had to explain it)
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That's a shame.
I would go for the newer body it's going to give you a longer life span.

And if it does die on you send it to me and I will pass it on to Canon Uk for you [emoji106]
 
I would take option A; it will be easier to fix the shutter box issue, if it occurs, than get the body looking immaculate. plus the shutter count id 10K less.

My 1DX counts are
1 @ 102,000 and 2 @ 64,000
 
admirable said:
I would take option A; it will be easier to fix the shutter box issue, if it occurs, than get the body looking immaculate. plus the shutter count id 10K less.

My 1DX counts are
1 @ 102,000 and 2 @ 64,000
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Were yours part of the recall group ? And if so did you send them back in ?
 
No idea, what are the serial numbers in the recall group?
 
Looks like one of mine is in the affected batch but is fine. None of them have ever been to Canon or missed a beat
 
Gary Kinghorn said:
If you are likely to put your own marks on it, then surely the one with marks on it already will be fine.

Oh and buy yourself a fishing rod too.
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Believe me I tried :) big stick - big hook and go pro 4 live view... Couldn't locate it...

I'm not a heavy equipment user - the one that went in was on 9000 but was relatively spotless...however I'm not a perfectionist :) I don't get all upset at the appearance of a fleck of dust in the viewfinder...
 
Personally I would go for option B for piece of mind that a shop gives (although from what you say it doesn't sound like it makes much difference out there). I'm also a heavy user and some scratches/marks don't worry me as long as the camera still works perfectly.
 
If you can deal with the risk of the mirror issue maybe occurring and want the camera in nice condition go for option A, If I was you I would go for option B as it seems the piece of mind route not having that mirror issue in the back of your mind and from a shop aswell so bit more assurance there I would imagine, okay it has a few marks but if you can deal with that then get it, 19k on any 1D aswell is nothing.
 
T_J_G said:
So ones done just 10k clicks more and shows HEAVY wear, but is still relatively low shuter count. Doesn't quite add up to me...
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It's around the strap eyelets - mainly right hand side.. Through to metal... Not sure you can cheat a shutter count? It's like the camera was around someone's neck and bouncing around as they walked about..
 
I've no idea but I'm sure it's resettable. It's like going to view a low mileage car with worn seats/steering wheel and gear knob.

Maybe wait for option C that could be better...
 
What chance sending camera A to a country/service centre that does understand 'recall'. UK?
 
I guess it would be the the cost and the distance... And it might go walkies.. I know postal insurance would cover it but imagine would take half a year to settle..
 
cymruchris said:
I guess it would be the the cost and the distance... And it might go walkies.. I know postal insurance would cover it but imagine would take half a year to settle..
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Your camera insurance might cover the postage costs and insure it in transit too
 
Do you never come back for visits or have uk/european/oriental visitors? Surely then it could be done and mailed/taken back.

Secondly if you intend reselling then option A, but if you intend using to destruction/next fish concussion attempt why worry about the wear marks at all?
 
I will try to ignore this thread, because it will make me to have doubts about my camera and then i think forever if it is good enough or if it is affected, and if so then what?
 
The shutter count means little or nothing.. I did half a million on my first 1dx and had the shutter changed myself just in case.... my other one is currently on 270 thousand... so B and get yourself a happy ending with the 50 quid you saved :)
 
Thanks for all of your responses and opinions - they were very welcome..: I've seen both bodies now - and decided to take the risk on the better condition unit - the owner is very rearward retented in filing labelling and classifying everything - even the body cap had an eos 1dx label on it not to confuse it with his other cameras body cap on the eos 7d he has... Even though I'm
Confident they are one and the same cap... Batteries were labelled A and B to make sure that he used them alternately... That's the kind of owner he was..

The heavy markings on the other just didn't seem to sit right with the shutter count as was previously mentioned... My next uk visit is in March next year - so will drop it into canon elstree for the mirror box check and lubrication then..
 
cymruchris said:
The heavy markings on the other just didn't seem to sit right with the shutter count as was previously mentioned....
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Just so you know. Unlike other cameras.. the shutter counter is in the menu system of the camera so whatever shutter count he says will be true..... when the shutter is replaced they do not reset the counter either..
 
I was 50/50 until I saw the wear marks were more than anticipated. These are designed to be strong and long lasting in severe conditions (aside from in ponds like mine) on the day the meticulous care given to the unblemished one swayed me.. I was actually of the same opinion as the 5 rather than the 1.. But something on the day just didn't feel right... One of those things that's hard to put your finger on.. But I'm really thankful for opinions that have been given and it certainly helped to clarify a few things in my mind.. So it was worthwhile :)
 
cymruchris said:
But something on the day just didn't feel right... One of those things that's hard to put your finger on..
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Thats the most important thing.. when your actually faced with it.. go with your gut.. your on the spot.. we arn't :)

Enjoy.. I have two of them and they make me loads of money because they get shots other cameras cant.....
 
If camera 'A' has a second battery then that's worth the other £50
 
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