Sensor filter damaged-options?

[Harold Clark]

I posted some time ago about a stubborn spot on my 1DS11 sensor. I took it to Vistek in Toronto for cleaning, and they have confirmed that there is a nick in the sensor filter. They see this from time to time, they think the most likely culprit apparently is grit that enters the camera when changing lenses and gets lodged between the shutter and sensor.

Has anybody had the filter replaced, and what did it cost? Canon here estimates $1200 ( US $1050 approximately ) for the cure, but I would like to explore some options.

Thanks

[Paul2660]

They way I understand the construction, the Lowpass filter, which is what you are seeing, is bonded to the sensor, thus if Canon replaces it, they  
are replacing the entire sensor, which for the cost you posted IMO is a bargin.  

The other option would be to consider sending it to MaxMax, the company that takes off the low pass filters on 5D's.  See their site for a detailed
view of the entire sensor and you can see the various layers that are all bonded together.  They removed the low pass, which they claim gives the
camera better resolution.  Since all you have is a scratch on the Low pass, you might consider their offering.  

They quoted me around 700.00 U.S. two years ago to work on a 1ds MKI, I am assuming the MKII would be about the same.  Note, it's not a reqular
conversion that they do, like the 5D.  

They replace the lowpass with a optically clear piece of glass.  

Paul Caldwell

[Harold Clark]

They way I understand the construction, the Lowpass filter, which is what you are seeing, is bonded to the sensor, thus if Canon replaces it, they  
are replacing the entire sensor, which for the cost you posted IMO is a bargin.  

The other option would be to consider sending it to MaxMax, the company that takes off the low pass filters on 5D's.  See their site for a detailed
view of the entire sensor and you can see the various layers that are all bonded together.  They removed the low pass, which they claim gives the
camera better resolution.  Since all you have is a scratch on the Low pass, you might consider their offering.  

They quoted me around 700.00 U.S. two years ago to work on a 1ds MKI, I am assuming the MKII would be about the same.  Note, it's not a reqular
conversion that they do, like the 5D.  

They replace the lowpass with a optically clear piece of glass.  

Paul Caldwell

Thanks, I will contact Max Max.

[Harold Clark]

An update- The camera shutter failed @ 52,000 frame count, so it is at Canon for a new shutter now. While there they have quoted $4,000 CPS price to fix the sensor, obviously not a cost effective solution. This would involve replacing the sensor rather than just replacing the damaged filter over the sensor.

[Paul2660]

That is what I expected for a 1ds MKII, Canon told me a year ago the part alone was 2,600.00 for the sensor
assembly.  Did you hear back from Max Max?  I am considering having mine 1ds MKII worked on by them also, same
thing, just take off the low pass filter.

Paul Caldwell

[Harold Clark]

That is what I expected for a 1ds MKII, Canon told me a year ago the part alone was 2,600.00 for the sensor
assembly.  Did you hear back from Max Max?  I am considering having mine 1ds MKII worked on by them also, same
thing, just take off the low pass filter.

Paul Caldwell

I spoke with Max Max, but I have to wait to get the camera back from the shutter replacement first. The spot can be retouched but sometimes it is problematic if it occurs in a highly textured area.

[ashley]

The shutter of a 1DsII really shouldn't fail after so few images, but it's not the first time I am hearing stories like this for that camera. Would Canon repair something like that under warranty or is that no longer covered? I know the camera is out of its standard cover period but I thought the shutters were supposed to be good for about 200,000 shots. Regarding the sensor damage if it was grit that had caught on the sensor while changing the lens wouldn't that be considered damage which could be claimed under insurance?