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Post by beachhappy22 on Aug 3, 2014 16:56:44 GMT
I am a novice with my SLR so bear with me. I go back and forth between auto and manual as I learn the camera.
Anyway-my question. I have a Canon T3 that came with 2 lenses, all has been good until recently when I went to use it and had the Canon EFS 18-55mm lens on and it would not shoot a thing. It is almost like it isn't making a connection with the camera itself. Does that make sense? I removed and replaced the lens a few times to see if that was the issue but it wasn't. I tried the telephoto lens that I rarely use and it worked perfectly. I don't remember knocking this other lens around, can't visibly see anything wrong with it so I am looking for any possible ideas on what the problem might be.
I have no problem taking it into a camera shop but really don't want to be taken advantage of and end up with a lens that I don't need. The majority of my pictures are of my kids, vacations, etc so nothing fancy.
Any thoughts/suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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Post by stampstace on Aug 3, 2014 17:02:16 GMT
Sometimes I have had to clean the connections on lens with a soft microfiber lint free cloth and that has worked. Is the auto focus turned on? I know it probably is but a time or two I have had issues that I needed to toggle it on and off. Otherwise I am not much help.
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Post by beachhappy22 on Aug 3, 2014 18:34:29 GMT
Thanks Stampstace for your suggestions. Initially I gently cleaned the lens and it took 1 more picture then back to nothing. You can hear the camera trying to do something when I attempt a picture. I do have the auto focus on. Shouldn't it be? The camera will work when it is turned to manual focus but I have had it on auto when I want auto mode. I think I am missing something obvious here. Unfortunately the manual is on a disc. I will check online to see if I can pull it up. I can't remember any specific event where I was screwing around with the settings or knocked the camera around. What is puzzling to me is the fact that the other lens works fine.
I feel really stupid! I have had this camera for a few years and it has been fine. I must have pushed a wrong button or something.
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Post by melanieg on Aug 3, 2014 20:37:29 GMT
I had this happen - does it work on manual focus? Mine did, but not auto focus. I was told to use rubbing alcohol and a link free cloth and lightly clean the connections on the lens. It has worked since then.
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Post by beachhappy22 on Aug 3, 2014 22:50:15 GMT
I had this happen - does it work on manual focus? Mine did, but not auto focus. I was told to use rubbing alcohol and a link free cloth and lightly clean the connections on the lens. It has worked since then. Yes it works in manual focus even when I want to shoot in auto mode, but will not work when in auto focus. I will try the rubbing alcohol. Thanks for the suggestion! Does your camera work fine now in auto after cleaning it with the alcohol? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2014 1:14:46 GMT
Any time one lens will work and one won't it indicated the issue is contained to that lens. It isn't a camera issue. Most likely the problem is finger oils on something on the contacts.
If you use alchol use only a tiny amount to barely dampen a small spot on the cloth. You don't want it to drip into your lens. I prefer to use a microfiber cloth that is dry to clean my contacts.
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Post by melanieg on Aug 4, 2014 16:20:18 GMT
Any time one lens will work and one won't it indicated the issue is contained to that lens. It isn't a camera issue. Most likely the problem is finger oils on something on the contacts. If you use alchol use only a tiny amount to barely dampen a small spot on the cloth. You don't want it to drip into your lens. I prefer to use a microfiber cloth that is dry to clean my contacts.
Yes, it works fine now. No issues at all and saved me a few hundred dollars as I didn't have to buy a new one. As Volt said - use just a small amount. I used a lens cleaning cloth as they are lint free and a very light touch to the contacts on the lens.
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Post by beachhappy22 on Aug 4, 2014 18:52:30 GMT
Any time one lens will work and one won't it indicated the issue is contained to that lens. It isn't a camera issue. Most likely the problem is finger oils on something on the contacts. If you use alchol use only a tiny amount to barely dampen a small spot on the cloth. You don't want it to drip into your lens. I prefer to use a microfiber cloth that is dry to clean my contacts. Thanks Volt, I forgot that I have a lens cleaning cloth that came with the camera. Will try that when I get home tonight. |
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