topic Re: EOS R Ghost in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R Ghost, continues taking photos even after I reboot the camera

mvpcrew — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 01:39:53 GMT

This is the second time I’ve experienced this problem with the EOS R. I turn the camera on and it starts taking photos. It continues taking photos even after I reboot the camera, take the battery out and even when I change lenses. How do I troubleshoot this problem?

Re: EOS R Ghost

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:49:06 GMT

Is the shutter button stuck?

Re: EOS R Ghost

mvpcrew — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:50:23 GMT

No, the shutter isn’t stuck.

Re: EOS R Ghost

Waddizzle — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:56:41 GMT

How long have you had the camera?

How do you know that it is taking photos? Does it attempt ot focus on something?

How do you know the dirt inside of button or control is not the issue?

Have you tried removing the memory card and resetting the camera back to factory defaults?

What lens and/or mount adapter are you using?

Re: EOS R Ghost

Anonymous — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 22:55:07 GMT

If the button isn't stuck, then the camera needs repair.

Re: EOS R Ghost

mvpcrew — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 23:06:40 GMT

I’ve had the camera for about 2 months. I know it’s taking photos because I can see the photos. No, it’s not focusing. I’m using RF & EF lenses and it does it with both. As far as the dirt, I’ll check it but I don’t think that’s it.

Re: EOS R Ghost, continues taking photos even after I reboot the camera

mvpcrew — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:01:39 GMT

I apologize for the slow response but, I believe I've identified the problem. It was the Westcott universal trigger. The firmware needed to be updated. I didn't initially consider that as the cause but, after talking to Westcott they clarified that outdated firmware could be the source.

Thank you everyone that chimed in.