> Well, after posting my original message, I set the camera to the Manual > setting. Guess what, I can set the shutter speed with the main dial by the > shutter button but the aperture is stuck on f8 regardless of the rotation of the > rear dial or whether the switch is on or off. > > Great! My camera is 14 months old and was treated with the utmost care. I have > put, at most, about 20 rolls of film through it. > > Next question. I will have to bite the bullet and send it to Canon but I am > wondering if anyone else had this problem and what the repair cost was. I'm > wondering if the entire back door has to be replaced with the flexible circuit > which connects it to the main body. Is this a fluke or do I have to move up to > an EOS-3 or 1V to get more than 20 rolls of film through the body without > problems?
You should be able to easily convince Cannon that this was a problem occurred before the warranty had expired, and the repair should be free. I have had a lot of luck with Canon fixing items out of warranty, it's that kind of service (at least in my area) that keeps me coming back not only to their camera equipment but also to other product as well. The -3 and 1V both have similar control dial functions as the 7, although not owning the 7, I can't tell you if they are the identical switches and dials, but I very much suspect your faulty unit is the rare exception, not the norm. If you can justify to go to -3 or 1V, then by all means go ahead, but the 7 has been reported as a fairly capable camera even by experienced users. Regards, Ken * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
