topic Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Kim1 — Fri, 27 May 2016 17:10:19 GMT

So, this is happening to all my photos. These lines appear in even in the viewfinder. I've tried different memory cards, but it doesnt help and I am at a loss. Has anyone ever seen this before and can this camera be saved? Help?

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Waddizzle — Fri, 27 May 2016 17:24:15 GMT

In the both the viewfinder AND photos??? The only thing that's really in common with those two scenarios would be the lens. Try a different lens, if you can. Otherwise, you need to contact Canon Support, 1-800-OK-CANON.

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Kim1 — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:23:55 GMT

Unfortunately it happens with my other lens too. Its very weird.

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

kvbarkley — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:30:45 GMT

Let us get this straight.

Do you see this in the *viewfinder* or on the *LCD screen*

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Kim1 — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:33:52 GMT

Sorry - your'e right - its the LCD screen. Any ideas?

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

kvbarkley — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:36:27 GMT

I guess bad row/column circuitry from the sensor to the rest of the electronics. Call Canon to see how much it will cost to fix.

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

kvbarkley — Fri, 27 May 2016 19:38:04 GMT

If you really want to use this camera for a while you could try shooting at M instead of L for reduced resolution.

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

RobertTheFat — Sat, 28 May 2016 03:10:35 GMT

@kvbarkley wrote:
I guess bad row/column circuitry from the sensor to the rest of the electronics. Call Canon to see how much it will cost to fix.

The low color saturation, assuming it isn't intentional, suggests an even broader circuitry problem. Did the camera get wet or something?

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

chuck1978us — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 14:46:58 GMT

Did you ever get the problem fixed? my T3 just started the same thing

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Waddizzle — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 15:37:56 GMT

@chuck1978us wrote:
Did you ever get the problem fixed? my T3 just started the same thing

If you see the issue in photos, then your camera needs to be repaired. If it is only in the LCD screen, your camera may still need a costly repair. But, if it is not affecting photos, you may or may not want to spend the money to fix it.

I suggest that you take note on where the problems appears; viewfinder, LCD, and/or photos, and call 1-800-OK-CANON.

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

ebiggs1 — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 08:14:12 GMT

The sensor is faulty. It needs service but if it truly is the sensor it may not be worth repairing. Call Canon Support today!

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Kim1 — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:03:55 GMT

I have an email into Canon to see how much this would cost to fix. If its too much, Id probably just buy a new body. Does anyone know for sure if the lenses from the T3 body would fit the newer models?

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

Waddizzle — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 16:47:01 GMT

@Kim1 wrote:
I have an email into Canon to see how much this would cost to fix. If its too much, Id probably just buy a new body. Does anyone know for sure if the lenses from the T3 body would fit the newer models?

Yes. Any past, or current, Canon EOS lens will fit on to a T3. Your existing lenses can fit any Canon EOS DSLR, except for the professional "full frame" camera bodies.

The T3 is a "Rebel" series camera, which uses an "APS-C" image sensor, so any current Rebel model can use the same lenses as your T3. Your lenses will also fit any Canon DSLR with a model similar #0D, like a 60D, 70D, and 80D. Your lenses will also fit any 7D series cameras, too.

However, none of your Rebel "EF-S" lenses will fit Canon's full frame, professional cameras: 1D, 5D, and 6D series cameras. The professional cameras use "full frame" image sensors, which are much larger than APS-C image sensors.

Re: Rebel T3 Lines on viewfinder and photos

ebiggs1 — Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:06:06 GMT

"I have an email into Canon ..."

That is good. Nobody here can tell you with certainty what is wrong or how much it will cost. Only Canon can.

If you buy another Rebel your lenses are good to go.