After receiving their first batch of 5D Mark III’s post light-leak, the good folks at LensRentals.com decided it would be fitting to see for themselves what measures Canon took to ensure the issue wouldn’t rear its ugly head once more.
Having gone through the dismantling process on a 5D Mark III which fell victim to the light leak initially, the crew at Lens Rentals had the image above as a reference point, knowing that if Canon had been true to their word, there would presumably be some type of alteration within one of the “fixed” cameras.
This is what they found:
Presumably, that of the water resistant and/or electrical shielded variety, two small pieces of black tape now constitute the extent of Canon’s light-leak remedy – and, however, surprising it may be, Lens Rentals is confirming the quick fix is a “perfectly good solution, and it works flawlessly.”
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Via FStoppers Via Canon Rumors | Source LensRentals.com
Of course it’s an acceptable solution. What else COULD they do that would make sense? Replace entire pieces of hardware when a simple opaque layer would do?
I actually think this is a perfect example of pure engineering. The main premise for engineering a solution is to make it the most effective, the LEAST technical (despite many engineers’ attempts to convince us otherwise!), native (doesn’t apply here), and efficient solution.
This hits all those bases.
Yes, they should have done it right to begin with, but failing that, this is perfectly reasonable and acceptable.