Canon IXUS 115 HS

While I was waiting for my camera back from repair, I have notice how I am in photography. My budget can't allow me to buy another Digital SLR so I bought Canon IXUS 115 HS. (Canon Australia page)

I was thinking to get other models like IXUS 220 HS. But IXUS 115 HS is satisfied from my needs.

1. Image Stabilizer (IS)
2. Wider lens than 35mm (35mm film equivalent)
3. Full HD recording - 24fps
4. Long exposure - maximum 15 seconds
5. Miniature Effect mode
6. Underwater housing - 3m (Reasonably priced)

I have seen many camera but under A$300 with underwater housing and Full HD movie recoring, I could not find my needs.
I bought IXUS 115 HS A$229 at JB Hi-Fi some where in Perth suburb. I'll probably order an underwater housing online. It's about A$65.

In addition, I didn't expect to use Macro mode. This is an example photo of Macro mode.
This IXUS 115 HS is quite smart, if you close to object, it is automatically changing Macro mode (showing flower icon). I think the image quality is fantastic. It was bright sunny day.

 

 

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue - 3

A week later, Friday my 50D was sent to the Repair Centre again.

Following week, I have no contact or update from the Centre. I wanted to be informed from them but, I could not wait and sent a message to check the status through their repair track form on the Canon Australia website.
Same person, I talked to on the phone replied to me in email the repair is final phase.

I wish they will send it back to me soon.

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue - 2

A week later, I sent my Canon EOS 50D to Canon Repair Centre in Sydney, I received my 50D. One relief was my extended warranty has covered the repair and charge me none.


As soon as I tried to take a photo, I noticed the shutter button issue wasn't fixed (was still remained).

According to the documentation, they replaced parts for shutter button but I couldn't believe because I needed to take a photo to press and hold the shutter button. I closely looked rubber parts around my grip area, and was looked very well sealed. They must have done good job.
I sent another request form and Canon Repair Centre to seek further treatment through their website at the night.

Following business day I received a reply email to ask me to send my 50D to them again. I had not choice but to send my 50D to them. I do hope Canon fix the shutter properly.

To be continued...

Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue

I have owned a Canon EOS 50D since December 2008, and enjoyed a photography life with 50D.

I didn't need to worry about anything about this camera as well as my Canon lens collection until I have a funny feeling on my 50D's shutter button. Autofocus works fine every time pressing a half shutter button but once every a few shots, I needed to do these;

1. press and hold the shutter button or
2. press hard the shutter button

Rarely taking a photo without frustration. I should say this is Canon EOS 50D shutter button issue. This happened May 2011. I checked my camera shots counter. it was just over 21,000 shots. 50D shutter should last 100,000 shorts (this indicates shutter unit not button).


I tested other Canon lenses manual mode. It didn't make any difference. When I use remote controller, I had no problem to take a photo. This result made me think physically the shutter button has got an issue.

Well, I didn't take time to find this shutter issue is well known (might be common problem) between Canon EOS middle ranges camera issue.
I've found YouTube explain and show us how to clean the shutter button. It is not easy to reach shutter button parts. You need to know how to assembly and reassembly camera well. Otherwise you need to send your camera to Canon service centre.

When I purchase 50D, I chose a Premierum kit was on sale Camera House in Western Australia. So luckily the kit came with Canon genuine 3 year extended warranty. Repairing my 50D was covered by the extended warranty.

I contacted to Canon Australia and check if I need to pay my freight to send my camera to them. The answer was I need to pay by myself but when Canon send camera back to me,they will pay for the freight. To me, it doesn't make sense because it still under warranty. However, I have not choice but to accept Australian rules.

I posted with registered and with insurance for my 50D. It cost about A$20 for freight and A$20 for insurance (the camera value A$1,500 which I indicate).

to be continued...