Canon Rebel XTi... Rattle

[baldboy]

I was given a new Rebel Xti as a gift. I've taken very good care of it and have shot about 7K pics with it.

About a month ago I started to notice a "rattle" when the camera was tilted or moved much at all.

A little internet research seemed to indicate that it was "normal" as it was either the orientation sensor or some part of the pop-up flash apparatus so I decided it was nothing to worry about.

Last week my G/F was taking a couple of pictures and the camera just shut itself off. Incidentally it would not turn back on.

Long story short I removed the back of the camera body to see if I could see anything inside the camera that would surprise me (sand, excessive dust, water damage etc..)

Well I opened the camera to find a set screw haphazardly rolling around against the circuit board. Obviously shorted it out and the camera is now totaled.

It just amazes me that parts just start falling off of a piece of equipment like this.

Think I'll switch to Nikon.

Just wanted to vent.

 

[VanGo]

Baldboy,

Vent all you want! Mud will set you straight with solid advise. I've owned Olympus, Canon, and just recently purchased a Nikon D40. As a avid photographer I am extremely pleased with the versatility of this "entry-level" digital camera. As a mud user I am extremely pleased with the construction, interchangability of lens, and over "feel" of my D40. Choose Nikon when you want long term reliability.
Good luck! Nikon D40 Digital Camera - Full Review - The Imaging Resource! Read the conclusion for a brief pros/cons

 

[davegonz]

I was given a new Rebel Xti as a gift. I've taken very good care of it and have shot about 7K pics with it.

About a month ago I started to notice a "rattle" when the camera was tilted or moved much at all.

A little internet research seemed to indicate that it was "normal" as it was either the orientation sensor or some part of the pop-up flash apparatus so I decided it was nothing to worry about.

Last week my G/F was taking a couple of pictures and the camera just shut itself off. Incidentally it would not turn back on.

Long story short I removed the back of the camera body to see if I could see anything inside the camera that would surprise me (sand, excessive dust, water damage etc..)

Well I opened the camera to find a set screw haphazardly rolling around against the circuit board. Obviously shorted it out and the camera is now totaled.

It just amazes me that parts just start falling off of a piece of equipment like this.

Think I'll switch to Nikon.

Just wanted to vent.

Baldboy,

My brother-in-law had a similar problem with his and had it repaired by an independent local shop. I think he paid under $150 to get it fixed.