01-03-2024 07:59 PM - last edited on 01-03-2024 08:01 PM by SamanthaW
Why would I start having black rectangle strips on my photos? I’m using a Canon Rebel T7i and this just started while I was taking pictures at a basketball game. I have changed lens and it didn’t help.
01-03-2024 08:10 PM
Hello, and welcome to the forum!
Please post an image so we can see the problem.
Newton
01-03-2024 09:49 PM
Are you using a flash? If so, and your shutter speed is higher than the sync speed of your camera (typically 1/200 s or slower), then it could lead to what you're describing.
Or, it could be a failing shutter.
01-04-2024 12:26 AM - edited 01-04-2024 12:26 AM
“Black rectangular strip” sure sounds like a failed shutter. Take your camera to a reputable repair shop for an estimate. My guess is $400-500 for a new shutter.
01-04-2024 02:29 AM
Mike, that was my first thought and why I asked for an example, just so we could see the shape and placement.
Newton
01-04-2024 08:24 AM
Here’s some examples. I have already deleted most of them but if you would like to see more I can take some. These aren’t the worst ones.
01-04-2024 08:30 AM
Definitely looks like a failing shutter. Contact Canon to get an estimate for a repair.
01-04-2024 11:37 AM
Thank you for your help.
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