Actually you can clean it your self, but if the lens has warranty, why risk it eh? heheheheh

If you have 2 "L" type lens do sign up as a CPS member. then some services are free.

I thought cleaning dust for lens and body is free regardless of warranty availibility?
Well, I got cleaning dust for lens and body for free when I sent to Saujana.
Just that the kit lens autofocus problem, they quoted RM141, so I chose not to repair it.
Only if it's like fungus, then they'll charge you.

Errr... i dont think so, when I was there I did ask they said they will charge if the item does not have any warranty left.

However it will be free if you are a CPS member. Sadly I'm not.

* Min requirement for CPS eligibility : 1 x XD or XXD canon camera body with 2 x "L" type lense.

Hmm, contradiction with my visit.
Cleaning should be free.
Calibration not sure.
Anything beyond is charged.

CPS eligibility: xxD RM 3.5k, 2 x L lenses RM5.6k
Wa need RM9.1k mininum to become one.

Just came back from Canon Service Centre. Sent my 40D, C24-70, 580II and BG-E2N. Done Lense/camera calibration (free), tighten flash mounting (in-camera - Free), re-flash voltage (for BG battery indication - free) and change new std focusing screen (RM 50). I do have CPS membership but never shown them. I wonder they based on the membership in database or just basically is free from the start.

I wrote email few months back on lense/camera alignment and was quoted FOC. When I turn up to do lense/camera alignment, I did not mentioned about the email, and still FOC. so I believe lense/camera alignment should be FOC. My lense has no issue, just calibrate camera alignment.

hm... let me clarify my experience going to canon:

1.> my 70-300mm lens got fungus.. they say they will charge for cleaning.
2.> my 50mm got some kind of creature in the lens and it was free as it was still under warranty.

Hi Aqua,

perhaps they tag by the camera serial for recognizing you as a CPS?

calibration for canon lens and canon body should be free too if i'm not mistaken

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Added on April 6, 2010, 1:49 amya canon is quite flexible sometimes. That why i say, anything just go there. If they quote too expensive, don't fix it. They can't charge you for inspection.

This post has been edited by Vincent Pang: Apr 6 2010, 01:49 AM

does anyone know how long will it take them to perform the calibration of the lens & camera? do we need to send in all our lenses during the calibration?

how about fixing the original canon battery grip? the rubber peel off edi,hmm

I think just use super glue is better and cheaper leh... but if you want to play safe use epoxy. no white marks like super glue.

the problem with mine is that the battery grip already got white glue mark on it and the rubber is kinda distorted and our of place edi.. so i was hoping that someone can save it for me.. hmm

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Added on April 6, 2010, 4:48 pm


This battery grip is still working fine.. the only problem is the looks of it.. very ugly..

Can anyone save it? or izzit possible to send to canon to fix it?

This post has been edited by G@merZ: Apr 6 2010, 04:48 PM

OMG, what happen bro? you sidai tengah panas ka?

I am sure canon can fix it, but I wonder how much would they charge.

at 1st its just the rubber came off.. then my hand itchy.. go fix it myself.. beginning i use double sided tape.. but it still keep peeling off.. so i was piss and felt annoyed with it, i end up using super elephant glue n fix it.. haha but seems like it that i do it wrongly.. so now its distorted and full with white glue everywhere.. anyone can teach me what to do please?

To clear things up, calibration doesnt need to send in ur body, they will calibrate with their system for the lenses.

Hey, thanks for the info. Do you co-happening know how long will it take them to calibrate the lens?

hmm.. so any idea guys.. my battery grip can be saved?

Hi Bro,

If it was me, I would just live with it or try to buy some leather from a jeans repair shop and use epoxy glue and glue it on.

For you on the other hand... i think the best option is to send it back to canon service center. Just ask them how much will it cost.

Well the last time i went for calibration, they told me all lenses are already adjusted within the allowed parameters electronically in the factory, and it is unlikely that these parameters will change overtime. And in order to adjust these parameters to your body, sometimes if required beyond the normal parameter value, they will need your body to do that.

Cleaning and calibration different lar >.<


Change d lo. Now starting 7th April, need 2 bodies (at least XD or XXD, 30D and older no longer included) and THREE L lenses.

Sure bo? I thought calibration is to tune the lens to work perfectly with an individual camera? Since cameras after awhile stuff start getting loose or whatever. General wear and tear mah, so need to tune the lens so its normal again for your body. Not meh? Lol.

RM 505 for cleaning a severely fungus infested lens. not committing to it already.