Thursday, December 6, 2012

My Canon EOS 450D Repaired



During my October 26 - November 11, 2012 visit to the U.S., I brought my Canon EOS 450D digital camera from Manila (86 degrees Fahrenheit) to Michigan State University at East Lansing (34 degrees Fahrenheit). On the second day of our visit, the auto focus (AF) mechanism on the 450D failed, and the only way I could take pictures is by manual focusing.

I consulted a friend, Michael Sy, who advised me that a ribbon connector inside the lens assembly that connects the AF to the body is probably broken and needs to be replaced. I did not quite believe him at that time, since I thought that moving a digital camera from a very hot place to a very cold place could affect the electronics.  I was secretly hoping that when we move to California, which has a milder climate, the AF mechanism will work again. I was wrong. We were already in California on November 1, and still the AF does not work.

We returned to Manila on November 12, and shortly after I showed the 450D to the Canon Repair Center at Cyberzone, SM North EDSA.  For P1,500.00 and after one hour of repair work on the 18-55mm kit lens, Canon replaced the ribbon connector, and my lens is working again.  Thank you Michael, and I'm sorry for not believing you right away. 


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