1000d dslr from friend but with problem

[garethmob]

hey guys

iv got a offer from a friend whos got a 1000d canon

hes offering me 180 for it but it got a problem, it turns on fine but if you turn it off it wont turn back on unless the batterys are removed first and placed back in.

any ideas how much a repair would be or even if its liveable with the problem/worth it

thanks guys

[Demonperformer]

Speaking as someone who would not have to, I suspect it would be liveable with.

Usually when I am using my canon, it is switched on at the start of the session, and not switched off until I finish. If for some reason you did need to switch it off (I sometimes have to if moving between front & back of house) it would be a ten second job to open the flap, release the clip and push it back in.

Another thought might be to consider a mains replacement (available from Astronomiser)

My 2p ...

[JonH]

Give these guys a ring before parting with any cash. They offer an excellent repair service for photographic equipment.

Home - H. Lehmann Ltd

[jgs001]

Just been googling... and it looks like it might be a firmware related issue (at least on the 550d... if so, it's a very simple and free fix...

Re: 550D: Battery discharging and camera won't turn on: Canon EOS 1000D / 550D - 300D Forum: Digital Photography Review

Canon EOS REBEL XS / 1000D Firmware Update

but... There's also a possibility it's this.

Canon eos rebel won't turn on, charged the - FixYa

[BlueAstra]

You're probably looking at £125-£175 for a fix at a Canon approved repair shop, depending whether the main board requires replacement or not. You get a 6m warranty with the repair.

[garethmob]

Just been googling... and it looks like it might be a firmware related issue (at least on the 550d... if so, it's a very simple and free fix...

Re: 550D: Battery discharging and camera won't turn on: Canon EOS 1000D / 550D - 300D Forum: Digital Photography Review

Canon EOS REBEL XS / 1000D Firmware Update

but... There's also a possibility it's this.

Canon eos rebel won't turn on, charged the - FixYa

the first link you showed seems to be the problem..... hmm really tempted now!

[LukeSkywatcher]

Its a minor issue that i could live with.

[garethmob]

thanks guys i decided to pass on the offer this time. i worked it out that the camera was 180 it didnt have a battery or charger (he kept them for his 450d which apparently they also worked in) so battery an charger would be about £15 bringing it to 195 for another 100 i could buy a brand new one with out the battery problem gonna save for that i thinks

thanks for the advice guys

[LukeSkywatcher]

No battery or charger?

Good thing you passed on the camera.

[garethmob]

he didnt tell me till i went to pick it up so the eventual saving of a brand new would be cheaper to actually get one