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KM 7D first frame black or maybe not

Started May 31, 2021 | Discussions
Paul Barnard
Paul Barnard Veteran Member • Posts: 3,798
KM 7D first frame black or maybe not

I put a battery in my 7D this afternoon fired the shutter and got a black frame.  I took the lens cap off and got an image the second time.  So I don’t think it has fallen for the problem quite yet.

I took a few images of flowers and then discovered my computer no longer has a compact flash reader.

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Joseph Balson
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Re: KM 7D first frame black or maybe not

At least you put a battery.... I went out for a walk this morning with the 7D and a Nikon. Turns out I forgot to put the batteries in the grips. I had the feeling it was lighter... 
you'll definitely need a CF reader... the USB thing on the 7D is not standard, and super slow anyways.

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Paul Barnard
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Re: KM 7D first frame black or maybe not

Joseph Balson wrote:

At least you put a battery.... I went out for a walk this morning with the 7D and a Nikon. Turns out I forgot to put the batteries in the grips. I had the feeling it was lighter...
you'll definitely need a CF reader... the USB thing on the 7D is not standard, and super slow anyways.

Yes a card reader is easier to source for sure. I’ve no idea when the cable has gone.

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Paul Barnard
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Re: KM 7D first frame black or maybe not
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Well i found the cable, that was a surprise..., and here is one of the two images i took just making sure the camera was working.

Now I know it's working I'll probably take a few more with it.

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Lars1 New Member • Posts: 6
Re: KM 7D first frame black or maybe not

I had simliar issues with my 7D. Started to photograph and the camera hjung and made black pictures. Changed the battery, was the same. But, there was no "ERR 58" shown in the display.

In the end there was some problems with the batteries. They was to old and does not get the required power for the camera. Also the old one charged a very short time. - The changer saw them as full. It's a sign that the battery has not the capacity anymore.
I've bought some new batteries and the camera worked fine.

Thought also, that's a First Frame Black. Had luck! - About 7 years later, the 7D is still working.

Eventualy some new or charged batteries will help.... There are still available as new for example from PATONA.

EvilOne
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Re: KM 7D first frame black or maybe not

lovely shot with an aging wonderful camera.

Bill

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