I signed up for “365” 5½ years ago so that I would be self-induced to learn how to use my then-new and first dSLR. I have learned much about my dSLR and I have learned much about taking better photos. Whether it shows at all is, of course, a separate question. But my Canon — and the 18-55mm kit lens — have taken a beating.
» The LCD panel is scratched.
» The rubber eyepiece is long-gone.
» The rubber grip from the right side is also long-gone.
» The LCD panel doesn't come "on" now.
» The 18–55mm IS lens doesn't auto-focus
Tomorrow we leave for Ohio and a family reunion in Michigan and, alas, my point-and-shoot will have to be my main-and-only camera. But I think I'll take the Canon and kit lens and see if I can learn things that will help me decide whether to replace the whole thing or have things repaired. Stay tuned…
Retired economics professor (“dismal scientist”). Married 40+ years to the love of my life; we have two grown daughters, both married, two granddaughters and a...
Do you know how many photos the Canon has taken? I would imagine several hundred if not several thousands in five and a half years. It has served you well!
@thewatersphotos Great question, Gary! I suspect it's "lots" of thousands: 15-to-20 thousand maybe? Since I'm more than a week behind in posting, I have already received estimates and the lens is being scrapped while the body is being repaired. I hope they don't reset *everything*. I know they recover and clear error codes, but I'll be a bit surprised if the frame count gets wiped.
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