topic EOS 350D AF malfunction in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 350D AF malfunction

jacob461 — Tue, 23 May 2023 13:02:57 GMT

So the autofocus of my "totally new and certainly not used to pieces" 18 year old EOS 350D started to malfunction, endlessly hunting and not finding focus. It is a body issue, as it is with different lenses, that work on other bodies. Is there a way to attempt to clean the AF sensor somewhat, or do I have to immediately invest a massive amount of money (approx 50€) for another body?

Re: DSLR Body AF malfunction

MikeSowsun — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:33:01 GMT

The AF sensor lives under the mirror. Sometimes cleaning that area can fix the AF problem, but with a camera that old, it’s not likely to help.

Re: DSLR Body AF malfunction

shadowsports — Mon, 22 May 2023 13:59:00 GMT

@jacob461,

We certainly wish you luck. I think Mike has summed it up pretty well. After 18 yrs, maybe its time for a new camera? You might treat yourself. 🎁