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Dead Rebel
I recently purchased a Canon Rebel XT. I enjoyed using the camera for about
a week, until it started acting unreliable (pushing the shutter button - it wouldn't take a picture, strange icons, like "busy" would appear and stay on until restart). About a day later, it died completely and I returned it. The question is, should I buy another of the same? Is there a known reliability issue with this camera? I haven't seen reference to reliability issues in the reviews. Thanks in advance. |
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Well I think you just got 1 out of a million. you are the first person to
get one that went dead, never heard of it. it's your choice if you would like to just replace it with the same or get a different camera. I have hade my XT for a while and love it never had any problems with it and the photos are lovely. am sure others with the XT will tell you the same. again it's your choice. good luck... Vince... "Bill Stone" wrote in message ... I recently purchased a Canon Rebel XT. I enjoyed using the camera for about a week, until it started acting unreliable (pushing the shutter button - it wouldn't take a picture, strange icons, like "busy" would appear and stay on until restart). About a day later, it died completely and I returned it. The question is, should I buy another of the same? Is there a known reliability issue with this camera? I haven't seen reference to reliability issues in the reviews. Thanks in advance. |
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"Bill Stone" wrote in message ... I recently purchased a Canon Rebel XT. I enjoyed using the camera for about a week, until it started acting unreliable (pushing the shutter button - it wouldn't take a picture, strange icons, like "busy" would appear and stay on until restart). About a day later, it died completely and I returned it. The question is, should I buy another of the same? Is there a known reliability issue with this camera? I haven't seen reference to reliability issues in the reviews. I read several Canon forums and will say that your problem is unusual. All in all, it has so far proven to be very reliable. |
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Vince wrote:
Well I think you just got 1 out of a million. you are the first person to get one that went dead, LOL -- Stacey |
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Bill Stone wrote:
The question is, should I buy another of the same? Is there a known reliability issue with this camera? I haven't seen reference to reliability issues in the reviews. It's a conspiracy, Mr. Stone. This is how it works: anyone who reviews a Canon camera, and notes reliability issues or other negative aspects of the equipment, is hunted down by the Canon Assassination Methods Extreme Reaction Agency - CAMERA) to be dealt with. Sadly, your report here in r.p.d.s-s will likely count as a negative review. Fortunately, the Agency members who will be visiting can you shortly will be compelled to demonstrate mercy if you show them a receipt for a new camera, as well as utter a solemn promise to speak only Goodness about Canon equipment for the remainder of your life. |
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"Bill Stone" wrote in message ... I recently purchased a Canon Rebel XT. I enjoyed using the camera for about a week, until it started acting unreliable (pushing the shutter button - it wouldn't take a picture, strange icons, like "busy" would appear and stay on until restart). About a day later, it died completely and I returned it. The question is, should I buy another of the same? Is there a known reliability issue with this camera? I haven't seen reference to reliability issues in the reviews. Thanks in advance. I would consider upgrading, or get a different brand. The Rebel EOS has (not sure about the XT) a **plastic** piece that actuates the autofocus submirror. Mine broke at 2 months out of warrantee and 9000 clicks. Two local camera shops said the topic is starting to show up in the repair tech world, as more and more of the Rebel's are starting to break this part. The higher end camera's (Canon) have a metal piece, not plastic. The reviews said that the Rebel was the same as the higher end camera's except the plastic body and some firmware disabled - this isn't entirely true. ------- If the XT has a plastic part -------- you might get 10,000 clicks, maybe 30,000. I got 9k. BTW, its a $200 fix. I would spend the $200, or a little more, now, and get a better camera. For you Rebel users (entry level digital SLR camera's in general) out there, STOP tossing out hundreds of clicks left and right, indiscrimately with your gig CF cards and all. Your camera is a time bomb and it won't last as long as you think. my opinion - David A. |
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Mr. David A., which you says is absolutely real, my Canon Digital Rebel
(non XT) let autofocus to the 7 months of use, I replaced it by a new camera and now I have again the problem. I meet at least 3 with the this problem. I believe that Canon it would have to replace in its service this part of the submirror with a piece of metal, not plastic. Charlie M |
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Do you have a name for this part? I suppose it affects the 300D as
well? T. |
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wrote in message oups.com... Do you have a name for this part? I suppose it affects the 300D as well? T. Somebody emailed a schematic thing to me awhile back, but I didn't look at it closely. I believe the part is called an *Actuator Cam* and it relates to autofocus sub mirror. If yours is broke, the autofocus mirror hangs down and blocks 2/3's of the picture. NOTE - if you physically move it up and put a little piece of tape on it so it stays up - you can continue to use the camera in manual focus mode If you take the lens off and move the mirror unit you see up and down, you will see a mirror behind it that moves up and down with front mirror, and then you can see the mechanism that connects the two. I can't see mine anymore, because mine is broke. |
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that is real, for me it was not necessary to put a tape to it, single
with accommodating it with the finger it changes of one to another position and continues focusing or blocking the 2/3 of the photo. |
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