Sent the camera and grip to Canon repair
Repair Camera that won't turn on =
$1215.60
Replace the plastic wheel inside the battery grip (This one gets me)
$122.41
I took the grip apart before I sent it away. Took me 40 seconds and the same to put it back together. It just needs the plastic wheel replaced. $31 for the part..fine. $80 for LABOUR!? Insert expletive here.
So the total comes to $1337 plus postage.
If I decide not to go ahead with repair, they will charge me $50 for looking at it plus return postage, so I'm already out of pocket $150 to get it back, as well as the $60 it cost me to send it up registered and insured post.
I can get one new from DDP $1680 AUD
http://www.d-d-photographics.com.au/...mera-Body.html
Anyone know where I can get a new 5DMK II cheaper than $1680 AUD?