Camerahand Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee

My Canon T90 has a shutter problem; it will not fire.

On the right side of the LCD display, when "single" or "H" is selected, the indicator mark begins to blink when the shutter release is pressed. The indicator mark DOES NOT blink if "L" is selected when the shutter release is pressed. I cannot find anything in the manual that says this indicator mark should blink. In any case, the shutter will not fire.

I can select either setting on the self timer (2 seconds or 10 seconds) and press the shutter release and it will do the countdown, but the shutter still will not fire.

This situation has come up a couple of times before and I messed around with the camera for a while until it starts to work properly. I change mode settings, aperture settings, shutter speed settings, and even set the lens to the "A" setting and depress the stopped-down lever (button). Up until now, something has always got it to working again, but this time nothing seems to correct the problem.

The batteries are FRESH.

Do any of you T90 owners have any suggestions?

ANY suggestions are appreciated.

Burton

steve40 Loc: Asheville/Canton, NC, USA

Pretty simple; the shutter has gone out, send to Canon.

Camerahand Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee

It's not quite THAT simple.{:-) The camera is too old; Canon no longer services that model. If it comes down to it, I guess I'll have to find a "local" shop. I feel there is some procedure that will get it going again IF I can just figure out what it is.

I don't use it much any more since I bought a digital camera. I would say THAT is the biggest problem ----- lack of use.

Thanks for the response.

Burton

Danilo Loc: Las Vegas

Idea: it only takes one bad battery to ruin the performance of all the rest. You might try taking them out and check them on a tester. Or...just take them out and put them back it, being careful of polarity.
Hope you can get it going, buddy, it's frustrating.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Hand , I can't help you with your shutter but I hope you can get it working. In the late 80's I owned two T-90's. I felt then and still think now that the T90 was Canons best camera. It started the ergo revolution. Good luck.

Camerahand Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee

Thanks, Danilo, for the advice. I had already removed and reinstalled the batteries, but on your suggestion I tested them and all four tested "good".

Camerahand Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee

I have really enjoyed this camera. I put it away in 2002 shortly after I bought my Canon A-80 (digital) and have used it very little since, but the camera had already started acting up. Almost every time I would get it out, this same problem would show up. When I would get it working again, it would do just fine until I put it up again. I have plans to use it quite a bit now, so if I can get it goin' one more time, I won't give it a rest for a while. I have plans to buy a Canon T3i before too long. When I do, I guess I'll lay the T-90 up for good. I have a Canon A-1 if all else fails.

I appreciate your concern.

Burton

Unclewiggley Loc: Winter Haven, FL

Hi, your problem got me thinking, as I put mine away some time ago. I put in some good batteries and it worked fine. Went through all settings, no problems. Think I will get a roll of film and take a few pictures just to keep it active. As Sharpshooter said "Canon's best camera". This was quite a camera in it's time (in fact, still is). Looked the camera over to see if I could find any way you could get yours working but I found nothing. I also have an AE-1 program, another good Canon camera. Good luck getting it going.

CamObs Loc: South America (Texas)

The T-90 has an internal lithium battery that is not user replacable. Shelf life estimated at 5 years, but most last a lot longer. Mine died at 20 years, had it replaced at the authorized canon joint and it still works fine. Your problem might be that simple.

frasher101 Loc: Houndsfield N.Y.

Make sure ALL 8 contacts are clean and insert 4 new batteries.If that don't work send it to KEH Camera for service

Unclewiggley Loc: Winter Haven, FL

Camerahand, I just looked at my book "The Canon T-90 Performance Book" and it shows a back-up lithium cell on the Main Flex Circuit which is definitly not acessible unless you bring it to a repair facility. This could well be your problem.

Camerahand Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee

Thanks for your efforts, Unclewiggley. I haven't given up, yet. I still have a couple of things to check out.

Burton

mdorn Loc: Portland, OR

I have a T-70 and this happened to me. I tried to get it repaired, but the cost of repair exceeded the cost of replacement, so I went on eBay and purchased another "used" T-70 in mint condition for under $100. I love this camera! The T-90 is even better. Don't give up. If you can't get it repaired, consider buying a replacement on eBay.

Camerahand Loc: Huntsville, Tennessee

Thanks, Frasher101. The batteries and contacts have been checked. No luck. I was wondering where I could send the camera for repairs. I'll be calling KEH Camera for service if things don't work out. I appreciate the recommendation.

Burton

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

From just the little I know about the T90, I would think its time to come out of the dark ages and upgrade that old body with something a bit mnore up to date. Hard to let go of old favorites though, I know, thats why I still break out my Nikon N90s and run a roll or two through it from time to time.