HELP! Digital Rebel XT Focus Problems
I have a digital rebel xt and several lenses. I can hear the focus motor zoom in and out, but it won't focus at all (and I don't mean just a little). I have flipped the switch from AF to manual focus several times, but it just doesn't get anywhere close. Any thoughts?
Re: HELP! Digital Rebel XT Focus Problems
I know you said it won't focus at all but......
Is the subject low-contrast?
Is the lens cap on?
Is it dark? If so, do you have the flash up to allow for focus assist?
Have you tried a variety of subjects/lighting/contrast conditions?
Silly questions but it helps to be specific.
Re: HELP! Digital Rebel XT Focus Problems
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Originally Posted by dmbecker
I have a digital rebel xt and several lenses. I can hear the focus motor zoom in and out, but it won't focus at all (and I don't mean just a little). I have flipped the switch from AF to manual focus several times, but it just doesn't get anywhere close. Any thoughts?
Barring any of Ken's questions being right; I have had a rebel do this to me. It was a rebel G. My first EOS body. It worked fine for 6 months then it started to get finiky about focusing, and eventually it wouldn't focus at all. I took it to get looked at and the guy told me not to even bother with that. He said he knew what it was and I was better off just getting a new camera because the cost of fixing it would be more than the cost of the new camera.
In my case it was the processor that controls the AF sensor.
Re: HELP! Digital Rebel XT Focus Problems
Thanks for your assistance. I appreciate it. The focusing motor just zooms and and out (or just makes a clicking noise), and that's about it. This happened yesterday during a sunny day. There's been no trauma to the camera (I didn't drop it, bang it, etc.). I can't imagine what could have made the camera stop focusing. Also, I have about 8000 clicks on the camera thus far.
Re: HELP! Digital Rebel XT Focus Problems
Almo, thanks for the help. The AF sensor sounds like a good possibility. My rule of thumb is: if it costs less than 1/2 than the camera's original price to fix, then do it. It's been a good camera and I certainly don't have another $900 laying around for an XTi. Bummer.