Hello,
I know that there are extended warranties for the digital backs. But are there going to the same kind of extended warranties for the camera system + lens as well?
I have been using the 645DF with a P40+ since 2010 and within the first warrantied year, i had my 80mm LS lens exchanged 3 times, digital back exchanged 1 time.. When warranty was up, Camera body broke down a couple of times, shutter mechanism replaced twice, digital back sent back for repair twice in 2011 and 2012.. My 80mm LS broke down again and shutter had to be replaced (repair costs almost a quarter of a brand new lens).. My 50mm LS and 110mm LS are doing fine (fingers crossed) but also because they see lesser action.
It has come to a point where I can't trust my own system on a job anymore..the break downs are just so frequent and common.. Not to mention, It's really expensive to have to keep having repairs done once the first year warranty is up and not to mention, we paid really Good money for the entire system.. Comparatively, my Dslr system and lens have seen more abuse and do not had any problems since I first gotten it..
It is a great system and LS lens are awesome. I can't imagine using anything else. It is just frustrating that the system breaks down so frequently when it's meant for high end professional use and I don't see a reason it should break down due to frequent usage(if this is a contributing factor) because that's what its ultimately meant to do.
Anyone else facing the same problems I have?