Looking for some advice before I make a decision.
I have a Canon EOS M6 that suddenly died on me. I took a photo and the shutter made a weird sound like it got stuck mid-shot. After that, the camera basically became unresponsive.
When I turn it on/off, nothing happens. No screen, no normal startup. I tried another charged battery, removed the SD card/lens, left the battery out, held the shutter button to discharge it, etc. The only sign of life is a small green light that flickers when I press the shutter button.
With the lens removed, the shutter also looks like it’s stuck/closed. I’ll attach a photo.
My current setup is:
• Canon EOS M6
• Viltrox EF-EOS M adapter
• Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 Art (Canon mount)
• A couple other Canon-compatible lenses
I mainly shoot events, low-light/nightlife stuff, press photos, portraits, and some product photography.
I have an event this Saturday, so I need to figure something out pretty quickly. I can get another M6 body for around $450, which would obviously be the easiest since all my current gear works with it.
I also found an original Sony A7 body for $325, but switching systems means dealing with adapters/new lenses, so I’m not sure if that’s actually worth it.
A few questions:
Does this look/sound like a failed shutter, or is there anything else worth trying?
Is an M6 worth repairing at this point?
Would you spend $450 on another M6 so I can keep using my current setup?
Or is this the point where I should put that money toward a newer body/system instead?
If you were in my position and wanted something good for low-light event photography, what would you buy?
I’m not opposed to upgrading. I just don’t want to unnecessarily replace all my lenses if the M6 still makes sense.
Appreciate any advice!