topic Re: Problem with manual focus in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS M50 - Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:12:40 GMT

Hey everyone,

I recently came back from a Hawaii trip and took my cabin m50 with the 15-45mm lens. I was taking lots of pictures of the whole island water falls and ocean. I was on some rocks by the shore and I felt a splash of water hit me. I was holding the camera and later on realized some drops of water had splashed it. The following day I tried to take more pictures but my camera lens wouldn’t focus on objects. It only works when I have the zoom in to between 25-28mm. I tried resetting everything and messing with focusing modes thinking I changed something but could never figure it out. If anyone can help me with this it will be very much appreciated.

Re: Problem with manual focus

p4pictures — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:52:11 GMT

Water, and salt water in particular kills cameras and lenses. Sorry but this might be time for a new camera.

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:54:00 GMT

Aw man, I just got the camera about a month ago too 😔

thank you for the feed back, i guess it’s time to upgrade again

Re: Problem with manual focus

kvbarkley — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 17:03:01 GMT

A salt water splash killed my T3i.

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:19:32 GMT

What camera would you recommend in the same price range?

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:19:54 GMT

Ik, I just got the camera too, was so exited then got killed like that

Re: Problem with manual focus

p4pictures — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:23:42 GMT

I'd take the opportunity to go to the R-series with an EOS R50 and the 18-45mm lens.

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:25:48 GMT

Thank you, gotta start saving up now

Re: Problem with manual focus

Ron888 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 01:04:30 GMT

It's hard to believe a small splash would ruin it completely.
You really should have it checked before throwing it away! Did you notice any moisture inside the various covers?Try another lens first.If that doesnt solve it,have someone familiar with cameras have a look at it.
Last resort- send it to canon repair.Note this last one may have a minimum cost.At least that's how canon work in my country

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:18:35 GMT

I might send it in, or just buy a t8i used for 350?

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:18:54 GMT

Thoughts on t8i?

Re: Problem with manual focus

Ron888 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:22:09 GMT

Are you aware the T8i cant use the M50's lenses?

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:45:15 GMT

Yes

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 01:49:10 GMT

Would I be able to send it to canon even tho I bought it used??

Re: Problem with manual focus

Ron888 — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:45:40 GMT

I would think so? Of course this won't be a warranty claim- you will be paying for any repair. Give them a call to find out more.

Re: Problem with manual focus

stevet1 — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:21:48 GMT

Adolfo832,

I have a T8i and like it very much.

Steve Thomas

Re: Problem with manual focus

Adolfo832 — Sat, 07 Dec 2024 02:22:59 GMT

Ok, I’ll let you guys know after I adk