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 08/25/2010 09:15:01 PM · #1
I was photographing some product that I sell on ebay and my camera kept saying BUSY.... and would make me wait.

I wasnt shooting in super fast succession. I would snap the front, flip item, snap back, open item, snap inside.

My camera was set on 35mm and F5.6

I thought it might be the memory card so I tried switching cards (I have 4) and it did it with all 4.

Any ideas??
 08/25/2010 09:30:39 PM · #2
What camera?

Edit: Sorry, not used to looking at the camera models under names.



Message edited by author 2010-08-25 21:32:23.
 08/25/2010 09:31:18 PM · #3
Canon Rebel 1000D XS
 08/25/2010 09:34:55 PM · #4
According to this:

//www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1000d/page13.asp

The camera can only do 1.5 fps in RAW, or 3 fps in JPEG.
 08/25/2010 09:39:10 PM · #5
Originally posted by alohadave:
According to this:

//www.dpreview.com/reviews/canoneos1000d/page13.asp

The camera can only do 1.5 fps in RAW, or 3 fps in JPEG.


Im not shooting 1 frame per second.... id say more like 1 frame.... 10 - 15 seconds 1 frame - 10 - 15 seconds
08/25/2010 09:40:37 PM · #6
That is probably the flash recycling.

See your manual here and check page 58.

Hope that helps.

(edit to fix the link)

Message edited by author 2010-08-25 21:42:19.
 08/25/2010 09:41:20 PM · #7
What ISO and shutter speed are your using? Is the High ISO or long exposure noise reduction turned on?

If you are using flash: Where does it say busy? Where the flash lightning bolt usually is in the viewfinder?

Message edited by author 2010-08-25 21:42:19.
 08/25/2010 09:52:04 PM · #8
Originally posted by jotaga:
That is probably the flash recycling.

See your manual here and check page 58.

Hope that helps.

(edit to fix the link)


I didnt think about Flash!!! I was using my on camera flash.... which I hardly use.... hmmmm Ok tomorrow I will try repeating the actions tomorrow.... and see if that stops it!

Thanks!
 08/25/2010 10:54:14 PM · #9
Originally posted by JustCaree:
...and my camera kept saying BUSY...

Yep, most likely the flash was cycling. I had issues with my old XSi in low light trying to achieve focus, too. Don't remember if the BUSY warning comes up during AF, though.
 08/25/2010 10:57:11 PM · #10
Did you try pulling out the battery for a moment?

My 350D did just this same thing last weekend, and pulling out the battery brought the camera back to its senses.
 08/25/2010 11:10:41 PM · #11
Originally posted by mycelium:
Did you try pulling out the battery for a moment?

My 350D did just this same thing last weekend, and pulling out the battery brought the camera back to its senses.


tried that.... even switched batteries....
 08/26/2010 12:11:26 AM · #12
Look in the menu for "reset". If the computer gets confused, a reset can sometimes fix it. You may have to reprogram the date and time after you do the reset.
Charging the flash may have been what was causing the slow down.

08/26/2010 04:49:54 PM · #13
Originally posted by MelonMusketeer:
Look in the menu for "reset". If the computer gets confused, a reset can sometimes fix it. You may have to reprogram the date and time after you do the reset.
Charging the flash may have been what was causing the slow down.


Thats a good idea! It did it today again... with the flash.... at a timed 20 seconds a part...
08/26/2010 05:26:07 PM · #14
Be sure you've updated. You can check your firmware version in your menu.

EOS REBEL XS / 1000D Firmware Update Version 1.0.6

//www.fixya.com/support/t2291480-canon_rebel_xs_says_s_busy

Message edited by author 2010-08-26 17:27:42.
 08/27/2010 07:31:43 PM · #15
All okay? Or, still having difficulties?
 08/27/2010 10:44:38 PM · #16
I hadnt had the chance to test it out LOL.... I fell... hurt myself... :( tomorrow I have a game.... Ive done ALL of the advice so we will see.... thank you

edit to add: just did a test.... yeah it works now.... guess the software update was the final fix :)

Thanks everyone! Yay!!

Message edited by author 2010-08-27 22:56:22.
 08/28/2010 12:18:46 AM · #17
Good news! Should be good for your photography now. I'm glad you found the update helpful.
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