rdunn wrote:
After two or so hours of shooting mostly video with the 5D, I went to take a picture/check my lighting but the viewfinder only darkened when I hit the shutter button, the camera didn't react when I hit any of the buttons to the left of the LCD screen, and I could only adjust apeture and shutter speed. I had auto focus on and was unable to capture any images, but if I switched to manual I could take a picture but I couldn't review it or mess with the ISO before taking the picture.
I tried cleaning the contact spots between the lens and body, leaving the battery out for extended periods, and changing lenses. At times the screen would flicker dark to light for a few seconds and it currently is working properly.
I was in the middle of shooting for work and had to call off the rest of the shoot because I couldn't rectify the situation.
Can anyone provide some insight? Should I just send the camera to Canon?
The obvious supposition is that the camera overheated. Did it resume normal behavior after it cooled off? If it didn't, overheating could still be the source of the problem; but then you probably would have to send it in. You would, of course, have to consider the fact that a 5D2 isn't worth very much anymore and may not justify its repair cost.
Unsolicited free advice: Never go into a critical photo shoot without a backup camera.
Bob
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
