topic Re: Rebel T3 not working issues with screen taking photos in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Rebel T3 not working issues with screen taking photos

Bbluvsfame — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 20:49:51 GMT

I picked up my camera the other day and it wasn't working, the screen will not turn on no matter what button I push. But today it did say to replace the battery. When I turn it on the little red light on the side blinks. If I look through the view finder it numbers will flash. I click the buttons and it will focus but then nothing.

Re: Rebel T3 not working issues with screen taking photos

Waddizzle — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 21:29:37 GMT

You might need a clock battery. Contact Canon. You might be able to change it out yourself.

Re: Rebel T3 not working issues with screen taking photos

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 01:40:05 GMT

I don't think the T3 has a separate clock battery. They generally have a capapcitor that maintains charge for a while while main battery is out.

Re: Rebel T3 not working issues with screen taking photos

Waddizzle — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 18:33:40 GMT

@jrhoffman75 wrote:
I don't think the T3 has a separate clock battery. They generally have a capapcitor that maintains charge for a while while main battery is out.

You're probably right. Rechargeable batteries typically last 5-7 years, in my experience.