5d2 AF stops working

[ihv]

I have notest that during a shoot from time to time
AF suddenly stops working - pressing the shutter halfway
down (or till the end) doesn't activate the AF. Turn on-off
fixes the problem. I haven't had the camera long enough
to be more precise here, has anybody experienced the
same?

Thanks,
Ivar

 

[PixelGigant]

I had it a lot (with 20d - 40d - 350d - 50 d) ... it's normal...

 

[sunhorse]

This is far from normal. I have never had this issue with my old 5D not with the new 5D Mk II. If it's still in the return period - send it back.

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[rrcphoto]

before you send it back .. perhaps try cleaning all your lens contacts.

 

[Blake Cook]

I've had it happen once and I had to do a battery out, reset to get AF back. I have had the screen go black a couple of times and none of the buttons work at all. Turn off/on solved the problem. I know I did not accidently touch the DOF button in any of these events.
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[tralalax]

maybe Taikonaut has an explanation. He is the Canon authority ;-)

 

[Kabe Luna]

With such tolerance for obvious defects, one wonders how long before cameras are delivered that may or may not capture an image when the shutter is released.

I had it a lot (with 20d - 40d - 350d - 50 d) ... it's normal...

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