My camera won't turn on WTF? HELP?

04/03/2009 09:25:57 PM · #1

I went to check my battery level tonite and noticed that they were low so I turn the camera off exchanged the batteries in my grip and NOTHING. I thought maybe it was the grip. So I took off the grip and tried the one battery in its slot and still nothing. I even tried someone elses fully charged batteries and notta.

Anyone have suggestions? I have an engagement shoot tomorrow.

Thx

Jdroullard

Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM

04/03/2009 09:28:42 PM · #2

saw this after a google search of the issue:

Camera power 'off'' - remove battery and clean the contacts (shiney metal strips) on the battery.
Now remove lens and clean the lens contacts also.
put a cap on the camera (no lens)
Reinstall the charged battery and turn on the camera.
It should start up. If so, turn it back off and reinstall the lens.

04/03/2009 09:42:38 PM · #3

Originally posted by Jdroullard:

Ok tried all that and still no heartbeat!

04/03/2009 10:03:03 PM · #4

Try taking out the backup date/time battery and put it back in. (it will reset everything, all your settings, date, time, etc.) I had my old rebel freeze on me, and that's the only thing that helped it.

04/03/2009 10:17:50 PM · #5

Originally posted by vawendy:

Thanks I am trying that right now.

04/03/2009 10:40:24 PM · #6

Since we haven't heard back, I assume the it didn't work...?

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/03/2009 10:47:14 PM · #7

Originally posted by vawendy:

Since we haven't heard back, I assume the it didn't work...?

Sorry got distracted.

No didn't work. I will try to get a new battery tomorrow. Hopefully your suggestion will help. I was all set to buy a new camera, maybe this will push me over the edge.

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

04/03/2009 10:48:24 PM · #8

Just to make sure and I'm sure you did but, after you took the grip off you reinstalled the battery door right? No door= no connection= no juice to camera.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

04/03/2009 10:53:41 PM · #9

Originally posted by trevytrev:

Just to make sure and I'm sure you did but, after you took the grip off you reinstalled the battery door right? No door= no connection= no juice to camera.

Ya I tried that. If the little clock battery is dead, then I assume the camera won't operate.Is this correct?

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

04/03/2009 10:54:00 PM · #10

Originally posted by trevytrev:

Just to make sure and I'm sure you did but, after you took the grip off you reinstalled the battery door right? No door= no connection= no juice to camera.

That is a good point. I used to use a grip on my camera but found it was erratic in whether the camera would turn on or not. Everytime I replaced the grip with the single battery and door, it would work no problem. I never use the grip now...not just for this reason...!

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/03/2009 11:01:18 PM · #11

Originally posted by LVicari:

Originally posted by trevytrev:
Just to make sure and I'm sure you did but, after you took the grip off you reinstalled the battery door right? No door= no connection= no juice to camera.

Ya I tried that. If the little clock battery is dead, then I assume the camera won't operate.Is this correct?

I just grabbed my 350D and took the clock battery out and then reinstalled the main battery, no power up w/o that clock battery. That's not saying it wouldn't start with a dead battery at least making a connection but it could be your problem.

VitaminB

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED

04/04/2009 02:51:13 AM · #12

I had problems with my Nikon before where it was a weird lens connection that caused my battery light to go on, even though they were fully charged. It only happened with I had my 70-200 lens on the body, and due to loose connections between the lens and the body, it resulted in a spent battery light. I doubt that your experiencing the same problem, but try switching lenses, or removing the lens altogether.

animal

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro

04/04/2009 07:32:36 AM · #13

[from animal's dad, junior account]

Hi there

The Canons will knock the power off if the CF card door is open, maybe this microswitch is unhappy. It might be worth checking. Open and close the CF card door (with a CF card installed) and see if you get a red led blip on the back of the case.

Just a thought

Hope you fix it soon

Steve

04/04/2009 08:00:30 AM · #14

Originally posted by animal:

Thats a good suggestion. No blippy!

I am going to run to the store and get a new clock battery and see if that works. Keep you all posted.

Thx for alloyur input.

04/04/2009 09:02:55 AM · #15

Originally posted by LVicari:

Originally posted by animal:
[from animal's dad, junior account]

Hi there

The Canons will knock the power off if the CF card door is open, maybe this microswitch is unhappy. It might be worth checking. Open and close the CF card door (with a CF card installed) and see if you get a red led blip on the back of the case.

Just a thought

Hope you fix it soon

Steve

Thats a good suggestion. No blippy!

I am going to run to the store and get a new clock battery and see if that works. Keep you all posted.

Thx for alloyur input.

We'll keep our fingers crossed! itd is hardf to thpe this way

04/04/2009 09:19:03 AM · #16

OK we have juice! I replaced the clock battery and now all is good. The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Thx to everyone for their help.

04/04/2009 09:35:33 AM · #17

Originally posted by LVicari:

OK we have juice! I replaced the clock battery and now all is good. The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Thx to everyone for their help.

Hurray!!

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

04/04/2009 09:36:34 AM · #18

Originally posted by vawendy:

Originally posted by LVicari:
OK we have juice! I replaced the clock battery and now all is good. The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Thx to everyone for their help.

Hurray!!

Oh wait! I hadn't looked at your photos before... You're too good! Go take the clock battery back out. :)

trevytrev

Canon EOS-5D

04/04/2009 10:00:16 AM · #19

cool stuff! now you can sell that camera for your new one:-)

ambaker

Google Glass Google Glass

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

04/04/2009 10:03:21 AM · #20

Originally posted by LVicari:

OK we have juice! I replaced the clock battery and now all is good. The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Thx to everyone for their help.

Oh... Dude! You did it all wrong! You pronounce the camera dead, buy the new one, and only then remember that someone said to check the clock battery. That way you have a working back-up, or a working camera to sell to offset the new purchase. ;-)

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

04/04/2009 11:04:24 AM · #21

Actually, I've heard that once the clock battery dies, you really can't depend on the camera. There's probably some sort of nasty power drain that caused it, and who'd want to take chances with that? Or some sort of alien living off the camera batteries inside the camera. Better go buy a new camera! :D

Bugzeye

04/04/2009 11:06:47 AM · #22

What do you mean no new camera? You can always accidently drop that 350 on the floor a few times. Bingo! New Camera!!!!

Originally posted by LVicari:

OK we have juice! I replaced the clock battery and now all is good. The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Thx to everyone for their help.

Message edited by author 2009-04-04 11:07:10.

david_c

Canon EOS-7D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

04/04/2009 11:11:00 AM · #23

Originally posted by LVicari:

The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Wuss.

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

04/04/2009 11:27:27 AM · #24

Originally posted by ambaker:

Originally posted by LVicari:
OK we have juice! I replaced the clock battery and now all is good. The only downfall is that no new camera for me today.

Thx to everyone for their help.

Oh... Dude! You did it all wrong! You pronounce the camera dead, buy the new one, and only then remember that someone said to check the clock battery. That way you have a working back-up, or a working camera to sell to offset the new purchase. ;-)

Yea I know I was thinking the same thing. And he calls himself a photographer... *walks away shaking head*

Glad to hear you got it fixed

LVicari but seriously THINK next time, er wait, does your SO know its fixed yet? If not... QUICK PULL THAT BATTERY :P