6D with a Tamron 28-300mm Di PZD Lens.

[AHC6D]

I have had terrific experience with this combo until recently. On a trip to Scotland the camera would not respond to the shutter being tripped. The lens would not auto focus when shutter button was pushed. After several tries the 6D would fire, but not always. I have cleaned and dried the contacts between the lens and body which did not seem to have any impact. When it fires all is fine - lens focusses and image is captured. This anomaly has continued on a periodic, but not predictable pattern. Looking for thoughts on the underlying issue. Thanks,

[ebiggs1]

"Question:  Could a high humidity environment cause a problem with the connectors between the body and the lens?"

It never has for me and I have shot things is pretty difficult places in my 40+ years of photography. I shot in hurricane Ivan where the gear was wet.  Not just humid, I would say101% humidity. 

[Waddizzle]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

"Question:  Could a high humidity environment cause a problem with the connectors between the body and the lens?"

It never has for me and I have shot things is pretty difficult places in my 40+ years of photography. I shot in hurricane Ivan where the gear was wet.  Not just humid, I would say101% humidity. 

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Canon DSLR camera bodies are typically rated at 0-85% humidity, which I would assume describes storage conditions.

[AHC6D]

Did as you suggested. All works fine. At this point I will watch to see if the problem recurs then will contact Canon repair. Thanks for the help.

[ebiggs1]

"Canon DSLR camera bodies are typically rated at 0-85% humidity ..."

So....................?    You just stick with those specs and you will miss a lot of good shots.  My gear does what I want it to. I have never babied my stuff. It goes where I go and does what I do.

[Waddizzle]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

"Canon DSLR camera bodies are typically rated at 0-85% humidity ..."

So....................?    You just stick with those specs and you will miss a lot of good shots.  My gear does what I want it to. I have never babied my stuff. It goes where I go and does what I do.

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Good, for you.  I believe that the OP was speaking about storage conditions, not usage, and so was I, and so was Canon's spec.

[ebiggs1]

" I believe that the OP was speaking about storage conditions ..."

Doesn't matter my gear goes where I go.  It is stored where I am.  No special consideration is given to it over where I happen to be.  I have five cameras sitting right here on my computer desk right now. I use my cameras on a daily basis so there is no time for special storage considerations.