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Jan 26, 2012 07:32:17 #
Are you shooting in low light? Sometimes the auto focus can't focus in insufficient light. Also, are you shooting with flash? That may be contributing to the problem.
Dan
Dan
Jan 26, 2012 09:47:20 #
Jan 26, 2012 09:49:13 #
No I double checked this. I returned the camera last night I hope not to have the same issue with the new camera. Charging battery so we will have to wait and see...
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Jan 26, 2012 09:51:17 #
the t3i well do that if you have the wrong setting.read the manual from page 1 to 323 this will help it worked for me
Jan 26, 2012 09:53:36 #
What does the flash do? How would this prevent it from taking a picture on automatic settings? Shouldn't the camera always take the picture on automatic? Or is it really telling me the shot is impossible to capture ISO coming out at 3200 shutter 1/60 and can't remember the apperature it was saying, but It would not take the picture. The green focus light was blinking in the viewfinder (not sure yet what that means)? I am working on reading the manual before I begin to play again...
Jan 26, 2012 10:08:12 #
I would definitely make sure the lens AF is activated. I just got my T2i550 with kit lens and EF 50-250....I absolutely love it, however the first one I bought the autofocus just didn't work at all...I was able to return it with a full refund...got one thru walmart online and it is the bomb (as my grandaughters would say)...anyway lots of good tips here...good luck with camera and baby!!
Jan 26, 2012 10:09:18 #
BTW...saved $90 by using w-m online...camera arrived 4 days after order placed
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Jan 26, 2012 10:16:55 #
ole sarg
Loc: south florida
call the canon hot line and they will help you set up the camera. Is your lens on M and not auto? all sorts of things can be happening.
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alycia142 wrote:
Hello, br I just bought the Canon T3i and I am ha... (show quote)
Jan 26, 2012 10:19:08 #
When you press the shutter release button half way down, the lens focusing mechanism will activate and try to focus on something in the frame. This action works with the lens set to Auto. (You should see a slider or a rocker switch on the lens body marked Auto and Manual.) When the lens achieves focus, the camera will sound a beep.
I agree with the suggestion of your taking the camera to a local camera store for guidance.
I suggest you also look for a nearby workshop giving basic instruction in DSLR operation. The camera store may offer a workshop, or could steer you to one. This instruction will provide you a good foundation in DSLR operation and instill a measure of confidence to further your camera and lens use skills.
Good luck.
I agree with the suggestion of your taking the camera to a local camera store for guidance.
I suggest you also look for a nearby workshop giving basic instruction in DSLR operation. The camera store may offer a workshop, or could steer you to one. This instruction will provide you a good foundation in DSLR operation and instill a measure of confidence to further your camera and lens use skills.
Good luck.
Jan 26, 2012 10:29:37 #
alycia142 wrote:
Hello, br I just bought the Canon T3i and I am ha... (show quote)
Alycia,
Could you please tell me what the settings are on the camera? You could have all the wrong settings and if so the camera is searching for the correct amount of light, something to focus on or a variety of other things. I have seen this camera in action, and it works very well. Reread your manual and see if you can figure out what is wrong. I will download the manual for it and try to work it out with you. I just downloaded the manual, so you can ask if you can get confused.
George
Jan 26, 2012 10:40:10 #
I would also try removing the lens you have on there, and put it back on again.
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Jan 26, 2012 11:02:06 #
Best of luck with the baby!
Now some bad news: a great camera will not make a great photographer--despite what the ads say. Learn the basics, then practice, practice, practice. 8-) ALYN
Now some bad news: a great camera will not make a great photographer--despite what the ads say. Learn the basics, then practice, practice, practice. 8-) ALYN
Jan 26, 2012 11:59:05 #
The camera will not take a picture in automatic mode if you are beyond the capabilities of the camera. IE: if you are too close for the camera to focus.
Jan 26, 2012 12:00:17 #
ALYN wrote:
Best of luck with the baby!
Now some bad news: a great camera will not make a great photographer--despite what the ads say. Learn the basics, then practice, practice, practice. 8-) ALYN
Now some bad news: a great camera will not make a great photographer--despite what the ads say. Learn the basics, then practice, practice, practice. 8-) ALYN
I bought a 60D a few months ago and have gone through a learning process since. I reached a level of frustration a couple of times over the camera not firing. This was usually do to the camera not being able to focus. I have my focus set to just use the center point, and one time I was testing a cable release and had the camera pointing at my coffee mug. I finally realized that a piece of white ceramic does not offer contrast for the camera to focus on. I shoved a tube of chapstick in front of the mug, and the camera focused happily and snapped away!
Jan 26, 2012 12:02:29 #
Now I have a nice shot of a tube of chapstick. I'll print it out for a price if you want to hang it on your wall. ;)
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