EOS R6 Mark II powers on and off by itself

[sschroeder]

Recently, when my R6 Mark II is powered off, I noticed it will power on for about 1 or 2 seconds and then power of again.  This happens about every 20-30 seconds.  The only way to stop it is to take the battery out.  It may be a coincidence, but I think this started after I upgraded the firmware to v1.6.0 several weeks ago.  It does this enough that it will completely drain a fully charged battery in about 48 hours.  

Any thoughts on what is happening?

Steve

[p4pictures · Accepted solution]

Do you have Bluetooth switched on? With Bluetooth on, the camera keeps the circuit live to allow the camera to be accessed from the Camera Connect App. I have been able to get the photos from my powered off camera in my camera bag using the app on my phone. 

[Jkarl]

This caught me with my R5 until I read the manual section on the WIFI. Now I take the battery out when I am done for the day just in case I forget to turn it off. 🙄

[sschroeder]

Hmm. I'll check that.  It's probably on, but has never caused a problem in the past several years.  I guess something may have changed in the latest firmware that is causing it to act that way.  

Thanks for the tip. 

Steve

[sschroeder]

I think it's been on for years, but never caused a problem.  I wonder if the latest firmware version is making it act that way.  I'll sure check and see.  

Thanks for the advice. 

Steve

[Waddizzle · Accepted solution]

“ I think it's been on for years, but never caused a problem.  I wonder if the latest firmware version is making it act that way.  I'll sure check and see. “

Your issue seems to be unique.  So I doubt the firmware update has anything to do with it.  But we have had a few posts about cameras locking up for no apparent reason.  These issues pre-date the release of R Series cameras.  

The issues seemed to coincide with the inclusion of Wi-Fi, and later on Bluetooth, integrated with the camera bodies.  Smartphones are always hunting for a connection.  They seem to find cameras and cause the camera to seemingly lock up.

it’s best to disable all wireless communications if you are not actively using them.