topic Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 5D Mark IV freezing up in self-timer mode

jehnashley — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:23:43 GMT

I am having a sudden issue using self-timer mode on my Canon EOS 5D Mark IV.

I was taking some family pictures & then was going to do a large group photo using self-timer. I set it to 10 seconds, press down the shutter button to start the timer and then run into the photo before the timer ends.

I have done this process many times before!

Yesterday the shutter would not fire . . . at all! then the screen would freeze up completely. I was not able to press the Q to access the screen or anything. I was panicked and worried the camera is broke. Through a quick google search I learned that it was due to being in self-timer mode. I turned the camera off of self-timer and sure enough I was able to fire the shutter button again.

Why am I no longer able to use self-timer?

Thank you!

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

deebatman316 — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:02:22 GMT

What lenses, batteries and other accessories are you using on your camera. If they're 3rd Party remove them and retest with Canon equipment.

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

jehnashley — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:44:16 GMT

I am using a sigma lens, but canon batteries. I do not have a canon lens to use--but I have done this before (with the current equipment I have).

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

stevet1 — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:04:55 GMT

jehnashley,

Is the 2-second timer also misbehaving?

Steve Thomas

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

jehnashley — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:07:01 GMT

Yes! I get the same response for either timer.

I just took some pictures of my husband & kids for father's day! Works perfectly fine. Tried the self timers again and it froze up! So weird.

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

deebatman316 — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 20:09:14 GMT

Has the camera been updated. I would also borrow a Canon EF lens. To rule out the Sigma lens potentially causing a problem now.

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

stevet1 — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:42:42 GMT

jehnashley,

I'm not sure what to tell you. I don't see anything in the camera's menu system to tell you to Enable or Disable the self-timer.

Two things I might look at:

1) Have you tried a remote control accessory, and does the same thing happen?

2) If you are in One-Shot, the camera will not take a picture if it can't achieve focus. If you are in Servo mode, the camera will take a picture whether it's in focus or not.

Other than that, I can't think of anything.

Steve Thomas

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

jehnashley — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:06:54 GMT

The camera has not been updated.

I will try with a canon lens!

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

jehnashley — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:20:34 GMT

I checked the focus. It was in Servo so unfortunately that isn't the problem. Thank you so much for your suggestions!!

I don't have a remote, but I will get one & try that

Re: Self-Timer & Camera Freezing up

jehnashley — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 15:21:07 GMT

I just tried with my 50mm lens (canon brand) and the same thing happened! 😞

Re: EOS 5D Mark IV freezing up in self-timer mode

Waddizzle — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:19:51 GMT

Does it allow you to use the shutter delay timers in automatic mode? If do, test it.