Canon 5DMKIII Paint Fix?

Marzipanogram · 9 Jul 2015 at 15:04

The paint has rubbed off (yes rubbed off) because of a zip on the inside of my back pack.
Can anyone recommend any companies that would be able to repaint/repair the damaged area?
I don't really want to spend a lot and don't what a complete respray if possible.
I've not contacted Canon directly yet, as I thought they might be expensive.

Hopefully the photo below shows up.

Thank you.

Marzipanogram · 9 Jul 2015 at 16:43

Thank you very much for all the replies

I'm just thinking about the resale value and the loss of mucho £'s as it was in mint condition.

Marzipanogram · 9 Jul 2015 at 18:16

Vertigo1 said:
Better off just being honest come sale time. Even if you retouch it, it'll still be noticeable and people will ask what happened. Better to just tell the truth otherwise they might think you're trying to hide something, like it having been dropped for example.

Phate said:
I'd leave it. Ultimately these cameras are working class tools. Something with a mark in it (rather than a wopping dent) is hardly an issue. It'll hardly affect your resale and if it does, then they aren't the right customers. It wouldn't stop me.

I reckon it would cost you more to sort than any actual loss from selling it.

Wise words Gentlemen, thanks.
I'm likely to take it to a shop to sell it. I can't be bother with eBay.
But, that's in the future, when the new A7RII comes out

Marzipanogram · 10 Jul 2015 at 11:40

a1ex2001 said:
Sell it on a forum like here or Talkphotography no ebay fee's and Nigerians and you will get more than from a second hand shop. I've picked up nearly all my camera equipment from forums and (touchwood) never had an issue.

Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't even know OC had a selling section.
I'll check it out nearer the time of selling.

Marzipanogram · 10 Jul 2015 at 12:50

Phate said:
Or just keep it? The MKiii is an absolutely mind blowing camera - is there a need to upgrade?

Part of the reason for wanting to "upgrade" is the weight.
I want something that weighs less. I think all my stuff & bag weighs about 1 stone or 6.35kg.

I've just got a quote for the replacement of the damage part. £135 big ones :eek:

I can buy a lot of black marker pens for that

Marzipanogram · 10 Jul 2015 at 14:28

Phate said:
Then ask yourself, do you NEED to carry it all around, all the time? Decide the lenses for the job at hand and take just that.

All my gear together weighs around that, if not more. I only carry whats required

I've only 3 lenses, but I use them all.
I'll have to hire a Sherpa

Marzipanogram · 14 Jul 2015 at 14:02

Hodders said:
To be fair - you are supposed to look through it not at it.

My cameras are workhorses, the scratch won't affect the photos so don't worry. Think of it as the same as scratches on a bikers knee pads. A sign it's been used properly !

You forgot to add the cliché: "Taking a photo is a lot like making love to a beautiful woman"