EOS Rebel XS saying busy and won't take pictures

[mliz2486]

My camera worked fine the other day.  Now, it won't take pictures at all.  When I go to take a picture, it will act like it is focusing by flashing and such but it will never go through.  It always says busy.  I have tried all modes, and none will work not even without flash. 

I have also taken the battery out, taken the card out and reformatted it, and cleared all camera settings.  Can anyone help?  I have a newborn that I would really like to be able to capture. 🙂

Thank you ahead of time!

[bobbrohm114]

I had same problem, I tried everything, including new memory card, new battery, format old memory card that had always worked before, no help. Finally i sent it off for repair, cost $270, problem was diagnosed as bad main board.

[NashvilleSuz]

You certainly did try all the cheap and easy fixes first.

Ouch. So sorry $$$$. It would seem that you now have a brand new camera that will serve you well for many years.

[ChrisMcArdle]

I had this same problem with my old film EOS Rebel camera and now am having it with the digital EOS Rebel SL1.  I despair.  I love this camera but after two years I get a busy signal and then slowly it stops working altogether.  Please elp.

[NashvilleSuz]

Have you tried the solution that worked for some on this forum?

Class 10 quality card formatted IN the camera?

Fresh batteries that not only hold a charge but also charge up to capacity?

Do you get the same problem using different lenses?

[bobbrohm114]

I tried memory cars, battery, change lenses, no help.  The camera was finally fixed with a new main board.

[NashvilleSuz]

Thanks for the update. Glad you tried the alternatives first.

So sorry about the $$$ for the main board replacement.

That seems to be a consistent challenge with this camera according to some other posts.

[bobbrohm114]

My problem was fixed with a new main board for $280

[bobbrohm114]

My problem like this was fixed with a new main board for about $280 by Royal Camera Service.  [link removed per forum guidelines] I was very satisfied with their service and shipping and handling. Quick turn around also.

[bobbrohm114]

And I should add that the camera is still working fine 3 months later.

[NashvilleSuz]

Glad you are back in the confidence that your camera is working and will continue to work as it should.

Happy Shooting! Thanks for the update.