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Need diagnostic help
Rich Obrey, Photographer
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Gorham | ME | USA | Posted: 3:20 PM on 10.10.08 |
->> I am seeing a strange problem with images from a 1DS Mark II that I just purchased in used condition.
I have posted a portfolio with some sample images. The problem is the light band at the top of each frame.
http://www.sportsshooter.com/richobrey/1ds_issue/
The photos have not been processed except to reduce them in size for posting.
At first, I thought it had something to do with shooting back-lit subjects, but the band is still there when I moved to a front-lit position.
If you have some experience with this issue, I'd appreciate some suggestions.
I purchased the camera from a reputable vendor, and I've got another week to send it back if I have a problem.
Thanks for any and all assistance,
Rich Obrey |
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Max Gersh, Photographer
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St. Louis | MO | USA | Posted: 3:57 PM on 10.10.08 |
| ->> I'd guess it's a shutter problem. Search the message board for things like "blown shutter" and try to find some sample pics to compare with. |
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Stew Milne, Photographer
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Providence | RI | USA | Posted: 4:15 PM on 10.10.08 |
->> That's my opinion as well. One of your blades is sticking or slow allowing more exposure. Basically it's a blown shutter. Check the actuations. Mine blew at 177K.
-sM |
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Walt Middleton, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Columbus | OH | USA | Posted: 5:00 PM on 10.10.08 |
| ->> I third Blown Shutter... |
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Rich Obrey, Photographer
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Gorham | ME | USA | Posted: 5:01 PM on 10.10.08 |
->> Thanks for the quick help. A Canon rep just looked at the posted photos with me, and agrees with your diagnosis.
The light band goes away at slower shutter speeds, suggesting a sticky something in the shutter assembly. |
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