Canon EOS 10D Problem

[steve andersen169086]

I purchased my new EOS 10D a few days ago. Used it a little in the house and seemed fine. I purchased it in time for a week long vacation to Disney World. Got to our resort took a few pictures and again it worked fine. Get to the first park the next day took two pictures in front of EPCOT and then all of a sudden the AF on the camera just stopped working. I could not get a focus lock on anything inside or outside. It looked like the lense was focusing but none of the red squares would light up and I always kept getting the focus busy green light in the view finder. I tried changing lenses. Did not help. So finally I just put it away. through out the day as we waited in lines I would try to use the camera. Every time it would not work. Finally about 6 hours later it started working all of a sudden on its own. The next day get to the park and again the thing would not work again after a few pictures.

My entire vaction the camera did not work most of the time. So I reverted back to my old Sony. It appears that once outside the camear stops working in definately for about 6 hours. I seen another person using one of the EOS 10D's while at the park and asked them if they had this kind of problem and they said no.

The other thing I am not sure about is the Big Circle selector switch on back of the camera appears to work with the switch for it in the on or off position.

AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG, or do you guys with more experience than me with the EOS-10D feel I should return the camera back to dell for another one.

Just for reference the lenses I am using are the Canon 28-135mm USM IS 3.5/5.6f and the Canon 50mm 1.8f

 

[John Mankos]

I think others here (Juli?) had similar problems.

If it happens try removing the button battery for a few minutes and replacing it. I think it has to do with humidity. Did you take the camera outside from an air conditioned hotel room into hot humid weather?

That could be the culprit.

I purchased my new EOS 10D a few days ago. Used it a little in the
house and seemed fine. I purchased it in time for a week long
vacation to Disney World. Got to our resort took a few pictures
and again it worked fine. Get to the first park the next day took
two pictures in front of EPCOT and then all of a sudden the AF on
the camera just stopped working. I could not get a focus lock on
anything inside or outside. It looked like the lense was focusing
but none of the red squares would light up and I always kept
getting the focus busy green light in the view finder. I tried
changing lenses. Did not help. So finally I just put it away.
through out the day as we waited in lines I would try to use the
camera. Every time it would not work. Finally about 6 hours later
it started working all of a sudden on its own. The next day get
to the park and again the thing would not work again after a few
pictures.

My entire vaction the camera did not work most of the time. So I
reverted back to my old Sony. It appears that once outside the
camear stops working in definately for about 6 hours. I seen
another person using one of the EOS 10D's while at the park and
asked them if they had this kind of problem and they said no.

The other thing I am not sure about is the Big Circle selector
switch on back of the camera appears to work with the switch for it
in the on or off position.

AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG, or do you guys with more experience
than me with the EOS-10D feel I should return the camera back to
dell for another one.

Just for reference the lenses I am using are the Canon 28-135mm USM
IS 3.5/5.6f and the Canon 50mm 1.8f

--
John



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[RichW]

Some functions work with the switch turned off (menu items etc.). As far as AF it depends on the focus mode you are in?? Do youself a big favor and read the manual until you understand all the features. Good luck,

Rich

I purchased my new EOS 10D a few days ago. Used it a little in the
house and seemed fine. I purchased it in time for a week long
vacation to Disney World. Got to our resort took a few pictures
and again it worked fine. Get to the first park the next day took
two pictures in front of EPCOT and then all of a sudden the AF on
the camera just stopped working. I could not get a focus lock on
anything inside or outside. It looked like the lense was focusing
but none of the red squares would light up and I always kept
getting the focus busy green light in the view finder. I tried
changing lenses. Did not help. So finally I just put it away.
through out the day as we waited in lines I would try to use the
camera. Every time it would not work. Finally about 6 hours later
it started working all of a sudden on its own. The next day get
to the park and again the thing would not work again after a few
pictures.

My entire vaction the camera did not work most of the time. So I
reverted back to my old Sony. It appears that once outside the
camear stops working in definately for about 6 hours. I seen
another person using one of the EOS 10D's while at the park and
asked them if they had this kind of problem and they said no.

The other thing I am not sure about is the Big Circle selector
switch on back of the camera appears to work with the switch for it
in the on or off position.

AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG, or do you guys with more experience
than me with the EOS-10D feel I should return the camera back to
dell for another one.

Just for reference the lenses I am using are the Canon 28-135mm USM
IS 3.5/5.6f and the Canon 50mm 1.8f

 

[Bradley79664]

make sure you have one shot auto focus selected. this way the auto focus will not try to track anything or jump from one focal point to another. that may be why you were having the problem. what were you trying to photograph when it worked? and what about when it didnt work?

as for the thumb wheel on the back be sure to read the manual about its function. you may be surprised at how it is supposed to work.

hope this helps,
b.

 

[K Lam]

I purchased my new EOS 10D a few days ago. Used it a little in the
house and seemed fine. I purchased it in time for a week long
vacation to Disney World. Got to our resort took a few pictures
and again it worked fine. Get to the first park the next day took
two pictures in front of EPCOT and then all of a sudden the AF on
the camera just stopped working. I could not get a focus lock on
anything inside or outside. It looked like the lense was focusing
but none of the red squares would light up

Did you shoot during the day or night? The focus rectangle only flash if the target has enough light.

and I always kept
getting the focus busy green light in the view finder. I tried
changing lenses. Did not help. So finally I just put it away.
through out the day as we waited in lines I would try to use the
camera. Every time it would not work. Finally about 6 hours later
it started working all of a sudden on its own. The next day get
to the park and again the thing would not work again after a few
pictures.

My entire vaction the camera did not work most of the time. So I
reverted back to my old Sony. It appears that once outside the
camear stops working in definately for about 6 hours. I seen
another person using one of the EOS 10D's while at the park and
asked them if they had this kind of problem and they said no.

The other thing I am not sure about is the Big Circle selector
switch on back of the camera appears to work with the switch for it
in the on or off position.

AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG, or do you guys with more experience
than me with the EOS-10D feel I should return the camera back to
dell for another one.

Just for reference the lenses I am using are the Canon 28-135mm USM
IS 3.5/5.6f and the Canon 50mm 1.8f

 

[John Mankos]

Juli....am I remembering correctly....does his problem with the AF sound similar to what you were experiencing a few weeks ago?

I'm going from memory....but I think it sounds similar to what you posted a little while back....

I purchased my new EOS 10D a few days ago. Used it a little in the
house and seemed fine. I purchased it in time for a week long
vacation to Disney World. Got to our resort took a few pictures
and again it worked fine. Get to the first park the next day took
two pictures in front of EPCOT and then all of a sudden the AF on
the camera just stopped working. I could not get a focus lock on
anything inside or outside. It looked like the lense was focusing
but none of the red squares would light up and I always kept
getting the focus busy green light in the view finder. I tried
changing lenses. Did not help. So finally I just put it away.
through out the day as we waited in lines I would try to use the
camera. Every time it would not work. Finally about 6 hours later
it started working all of a sudden on its own. The next day get
to the park and again the thing would not work again after a few
pictures.

My entire vaction the camera did not work most of the time. So I
reverted back to my old Sony. It appears that once outside the
camear stops working in definately for about 6 hours. I seen
another person using one of the EOS 10D's while at the park and
asked them if they had this kind of problem and they said no.

The other thing I am not sure about is the Big Circle selector
switch on back of the camera appears to work with the switch for it
in the on or off position.

AM I DOING SOMETHING WRONG, or do you guys with more experience
than me with the EOS-10D feel I should return the camera back to
dell for another one.

Just for reference the lenses I am using are the Canon 28-135mm USM
IS 3.5/5.6f and the Canon 50mm 1.8f

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John



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[DavidP #28649]

Or at least it agrees with mine.

He should try removing the watch battery from the camera and putting it back in.

Juli....am I remembering correctly....does his problem with the AF
sound similar to what you were experiencing a few weeks ago?

I'm going from memory....but I think it sounds similar to what you
posted a little while back....

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[John Mankos]

Yep....it was juli.....here's the thread:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1019&message=5616931

He should try removing the watch battery from the camera and
putting it back in.

Juli....am I remembering correctly....does his problem with the AF
sound similar to what you were experiencing a few weeks ago?

I'm going from memory....but I think it sounds similar to what you
posted a little while back....

--
The Lowest Paid Concert Photographer Around
http://www.neonlightsimaging.com/artshow/final.htm
Photography -- just another word for compromise

'Since we can't keep crime in check, why don't we legalize it and
tax it out of business?' -- Will Rogers

--
John



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