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Re: [OM] (OT) IF you want to jump ship (to Nykon)

Subject: Re: [OM] (OT) IF you want to jump ship (to Nykon)
From: Chuck Norcutt <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:30:27 -0400
Actually, I just realized I have a parts Catalog for the Canon 5D.  I 
don't recall where I got it but I can tell you now that the 5D's battery 
door is part # CF1-5274.  :-)

Chuck Norcutt


On 4/4/2012 6:40 AM, John Hermanson wrote:
> Yes, if someone wants to search out the number for their parts
> department, Canon will sell you the part.  California has a law
> requiring them to supply parts to anyone who wants to buy.  Perhaps
> Nikon will be held to that too.  What Nikon does now is tell repair
> shops that parts are backordered (while having ample supplies for
> in-house work) and then never fill the orders, or they don't answer the
> parts phone, of they leave you on hold until you hang up.
>
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> On 4/3/2012 6:18 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> Will Canon sell me a battery door?  I wouldn't know how to order one.
>>
>> Chuck Norcutt
>>
>>
>> On 4/3/2012 6:07 PM, John Hermanson wrote:
>>> Shortly, Nikon will start their new parts policy.  NO parts sales to
>>> anyone, except their ASCs (Authorized Service centers).  SO, if you
>>> dream of being able to buy a battery door to do-it-yourself, you'd be
>>> directed to one of those ASCs (many get F grade from BBB) to pay $120 or
>>> more for installation of said battery door, and a "safety check" to make
>>> sure your camera meets factory specs.
>>>
>>> For now netter off staying with Canon.
>>>
>>> ___________________________________
>>> John Hermanson  |   CPS, Inc.
>>> 21 South Ln., Huntington NY 11743
>>> 631-424-2121  |  www.zuiko.com
>>> Olympus OM Service since 1977
>>> Gallery: www.zuiko.com/album/index.html
>>>
>>> On 4/3/2012 2:33 PM, Ken Norton wrote:
>>>> Tempting, but...no OM lens adaptors. :(
>>>>
>>>> I've used a D300s to shoot a wedding. Other than the wonky skin colors
>>>> (not Olympus), I absolutely loved that camera. The flash control is
>>>> wonderful. The frame-rates sweet, viewfinder very comfortable, grip is
>>>> nice and the instant-review is cat's meow.
>>>>
>>>> Help Bob get the D800. Somebody, PLEASE buy the D300s from him.
>>>>
>>>> AG
>>>
>
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