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EOS Rebel XS will not take pictures in AF mode, get the blinking green light in lower right

mpb364 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:35:15 GMT

I have owned a Canon EOS Rebel XS for many years. The camera just stop taking photos about a week ago. I tried taking out battery, put in new SD care, but it will not take a photo in AF mode. Does take a photo in MF but unable to focus in that mode. There is a blinking green light in lower right corner. Any suggestions to get the camera back in working order? Thanks, Matthew

Re: My Canon EOS Rebel XS will not take pictures in AF mode, get the blinking green light in lower r

Tronhard — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:40:05 GMT

Hi Matthew and welcome to the forum:

Given that the focus confirmation light is blinking, it suggests that the camera cannot achieve focus. Assuming that the scene has enough contrast and light to allow focusing, it suggests that something may have gone amiss with the lens.
First, I would suggest turning off the camera, removing the lens from the camera body and re-installing it, listening for a distinct click as it locks.
What lens are you using with your camera: please do read the info from the front face of the lens: for example it could say EF-S 18-55 III IS USM, or some such? That can specificity can be significant. If you have access to another lens it would be helpful to switch lens and see if you get the same result. If not, then it further suggests that the lens autofocus is the issue.

If you can come back with those things accomplished it will help us to help you.

Re: My Canon EOS Rebel XS will not take pictures in AF mode, get the blinking green light in lower r

mpb364 — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:56:17 GMT

Trevor,

Thanks for the quick response. I will work with your suggestions and get back to you with the results.

Matthew