No image on Canon 7D
Jan 8, 2015 14:12:23 #
Jan 8, 2015 14:14:04 #
Fotodon I finally dragged out the manual and located mirror lockup and that was problem though I don't remember ever messing with it - must be getting old and forgetful!!!! Thanks for the thought about the anti-acids it almost got to that stage. Appreciate your input.
Jan 8, 2015 14:14:55 #
Yes Gonate that was the problem, whew what a relief to solve that problem - thanks for your help.
Jan 9, 2015 07:20:41 #
TrishV wrote:
Fotodon I finally dragged out the manual and located mirror lockup and that was problem though I don't remember ever messing with it - must be getting old and forgetful!!!! Thanks for the thought about the anti-acids it almost got to that stage. Appreciate your input.
It's nice to follow a thread and find a solution at the end. :thumbup:
Jan 9, 2015 08:39:56 #
Not sure but it does sound like the mirror lock-up is enabled. Try taking a second shot while the viewfinder is 'black.' If the camera records the shot with the second shutter click, it is in mirror lock-up mode. If not, I would try going to the menu and doing a complete reset of all special function settings to return the camera to factory settings. If that fails, I think you need to call Canon.
Jan 9, 2015 09:08:51 #
All good advice. I have this camera too and have never had this problem. Check your settings. No chance it has slipped over to the bulb setting is there?
Jan 9, 2015 09:29:33 #
Jan 9, 2015 12:30:48 #
I have had superior experience with the Canon Support Center at Irvine california.
Go to their site and see if they have a live chat function.
Their turnaround on repairs, sending in, getting a quote, doing the repair and getting the camera home.
If the items listed on this post don't make your camera come alive, I'd get on Canon Support.
Go to their site and see if they have a live chat function.
Their turnaround on repairs, sending in, getting a quote, doing the repair and getting the camera home.
If the items listed on this post don't make your camera come alive, I'd get on Canon Support.
Jan 9, 2015 12:40:18 #
Thanks everyone for helping but if you read the earlier messages you will see that I have resolved the problem and yes it was mirror lock up - I just can't figure out how it happened but the main thing is that the camera is now working fine. I do appreciate everyones help - it is good to know that there are so many folk out there willing to lend a helping hand.
Jan 9, 2015 12:51:14 #
I used to have that problem occasionally, it would drive me nuts! A suggestion regarding mirror lock-up:
Instead of setting mirror lock-up via the menu, use live view instead when on a tripod. Live view automatically locks the mirror in the up position and returns to normal after exiting live view. This is now the only way I shoot from a tripod so I won't forget to re-enable the mirror.
Instead of setting mirror lock-up via the menu, use live view instead when on a tripod. Live view automatically locks the mirror in the up position and returns to normal after exiting live view. This is now the only way I shoot from a tripod so I won't forget to re-enable the mirror.
Jan 9, 2015 12:55:57 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
TrishV wrote:
...yes it was mirror lock up - I just can't figure out how it happened but the main thing is that the camera is now working fine....
Cameras today are basically computers. "Stuff" happens, with computers. I've been using a pair of 7D for five years, they've each taken over 100,000 shots. Yet, every once in a great while I'll find a setting changed that I don't recall making and would have no reason to even go close to in the menu. For example, after shooting an event with both cameras I noticed when post-processing the images that all the images from one of them had a distinct magenta bias (about half the 1200 shots taken that day!). At first I thought it might be something failing in the camera... But on closer inspection within the camera's menu I found that WB Shift had been set to render stronger magenta. I never use this and don't recall setting it... but there it was.
Not just with 7D either... various things have happened to me with many different models of digital cameras over the years. The more complex they have become, the more "glitches" seem to occur in the firmware. For the large part, though, the cameras have been very reliable and accurate.
Other "accidental" changes were my fault... such as bumping the mode dial on top of the camera while carrying it. (I was after Canon to put a locking button on that for years... they finally did with 60D and later models... plus one can be installed on 7D and 5DII models for a modest price.)
Jan 9, 2015 13:09:27 #
It is so good to hear that I am not the only one having these odd glitches Ampoto1. To my knowledge I have never used mirror lock up as I mainly shoot wildlife and you certainly don't want that setting to capture fast movements. Technology is great but it can be mystifying at times.
Jan 9, 2015 16:21:48 #
Jan 10, 2015 09:32:48 #
TrishV wrote:
Yes Gonate that was the problem, whew what a relief to solve that problem - thanks for your help.
So how did his suggestion to remove the lens cap help????
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