topic EOS Rebel XTi Memory Card Issues, AF Issues, and More in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS Rebel XTi Memory Card Issues, AF Issues, and More

kcbeck1021 — Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:39:27 GMT

I cannot access the menu or memory card in any of the manual modes. It also will not auto focus. It will take pictures randomly. While in automatic it seems to work fine. I have found and downloaded an update but I cannot install due to the lack of access to the menu in manual and the menu in automatic does not have an update option. We pulled the camera out of storage, in a closet, and it worked fine for about a week but now...

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

Tronhard — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:01:00 GMT

The X-Ti is a good camera for its time, but it's about 16 years old now. Cameras in long-term storage can degrade from lack of use, and if the humidity is not controlled the circuitry can degrade - so that may be what has happened.

You could try using Av mode to see if you can access the menu functions and thus do an update, but this behaviour is not typical of the things the update would have resolved.

That said, I would suggest seeing if you can find a new battery for this unit - there are some compatibles available to day. If the battery is degraded that may cause the camera to misbehave.

If none of that works, then it is far too old to get Canon to fix it, and even if they could, the cost would be much more than it's worth. In that case, it sounds like it might be time to go shopping.

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

deebatman316 — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:48:32 GMT

Does the rear LCD work screen work along with all the buttons on the camera. Have you tried to access the menu without a lens attached.

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Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

kcbeck1021 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:29:56 GMT

Thanks for the reply. I think it maybe the battery. I ordered a couple new ones of Amazon since I could not locate the charger. I just found the charger and put in one of the original batteries and it immediately starting working. Now it it is back and forth to working and not. I’m worried I fried it with the new battery. I know it’s old and it only came out because my daughter decided to take photography classes in school. We also have a film camera but I looked at film online and my goodness.

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

kcbeck1021 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:34:05 GMT

It maybe a battery issue. I put in a different battery and now it’s working sporadically. the firmware was already up to date. I had a new battery in it so I may have put a bad one in there and damaged it. Hope not.

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

deebatman316 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:34:23 GMT

Are these 1st party Canon batteries or 3rd party batteries? Weird things can happen with 3rd party equipment.

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Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

Tronhard — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:34:35 GMT

You, and she are much better off using a digital camera. One can see results immediately, it's free to shoot as opposed to the costs of film and processing. Hopefully, you can get it to work with a different battery. If not there are lots of great DSLRs out there second-hand as people move to the Mirrorless platform. DSLRs still take great photos: I shoot with some that are 20+ years old.

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

deebatman316 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:37:57 GMT

The Rebel XTi is a digital camera. But it's time for an upgrade. That camera was released in 2006.

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Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

deebatman316 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:48:57 GMT

The way the camera is acting is quite strange and not typical. It may be best to upgrade your current gear.

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Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

Tronhard — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:52:00 GMT

Well, given the OP has invested in a different battery, let's hold fire until we find out if that does the trick. I totally agree in principle though, as I have said, but I respect that they may not want to spend any more money than necessary. I would also be interested to know what kind of glass the OP has with the camera. Likely that is old too, but I shall wait to see how the first try works out

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

deebatman316 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:58:45 GMT

@Tronhard you may be right it could just be a bad battery. Especially from a camera that is 16 years old.

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Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

kcbeck1021 — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:16:24 GMT

I don’t know if it’s the battery or age. The new battery is when it started having issues and yes they are 3rd party. Is the T6 a good upgrade without going full on brand new. I’m and seeing them for about $250 online

Re: Cannon Eos rebel xti

Tronhard — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:44:19 GMT

I think a lot depends on what the intention is combined with the budget. I am guessing from your comments that keeping the investment down is a driving force. If this is really for a college course and with no commitment for the future as yet. I think going for modest second-hand is a good idea. Remember that the lens you choose will also have an impact. If the lens or lenses you have are the same vintage as the Xti, then they are pretty old.

If you can manage it, I would go either for the T5i, or T6i over the T6 for a couple of reasons. The i-series have more robust construction, better sensors and processors, , articulating screens and generally better specs all around. They also have a touch screen interface and reasonable video specs, including earphone jack as well as mic jack.

For a general purpose lens, I would suggest looking at the EF-S 18-135 IS STM unit. It is an excellent kit lens and there are heaps of them available on the market. Not only does this have a fairly wide focal range, but it has a fast, silent 'fly by wire' motor that allows manual focus and autofocus to work concurrently - so great for both stills and video. Non STM lenses will have to be switched between manual and auto, and have noisy gears that can interfere with video.

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A good place to look is an on-line company called KEH. They have a vast array of used gear that is backed by warranty. I would also check Canon's Refurbished gear store.