Reviving a Canon 70D: Sensor Swap Saga

Join me on a meticulous journey as I delve into the heart of my Canon 70D, armed with nothing but precision tools and a determination to fix the persistent red flickering that's plagued my images. This video documents the entire process - from disassembling the camera to swapping out the old sensor with a fresh one sourced from eBay, and partially reassembling it back to life. Whether you're facing similar issues or are just curious about what goes on inside these sophisticated devices, this guide illuminates the intricacies of camera repair and the unexpected challenges that come with it. Dive in to see if this sensor swap solves the mystery of the red flicker!

[@ztech6596]

Now you have 2 good sensors and 1 bad something else 🤪

[@dl.electric]

You are absolutely right! In all the forums, it was argued that it is typically a sensor failure... Bu***t.. 😅

[@ztech6596]

Maybe you can buy entire camera body that is sold cheap as "non working" and swap out some of those boards/modules and find which one is faulty. But it may get uneconomical at that point anyway and chances are slim.@@dl.electric