EOS Rebel XT won't turn on

[j11son]

My camera stopped working overnight when on a trip to Alaska. I have no idea why.  It will not turn on.  I put in a new battery and put in a new CF card.  I took the camera apart and didn't see any obvious signs of damage.  Anyone have an idea of what could be wrong?

[shadowsports]

Greetings,

This camera is approx 19 yrs old.  Check the tabs and locks on the battery door and memory card slot for proper closure.  If you have replaced the battery with one of known good quality and health, an internal component might have failed.  

Christmas is coming. It might be time to consider an upgrade.  

[j11son]

Thanks. Doors latch properly. I just hate to throw it away…

[LeeP · Accepted solution]

It's done its time. You can get a mirrorless Canon for cheap via the R100. Grab an EF-to-RF adaptor and enjoy life. If you don't want to spend a lot don't listen to the sneering know-it-alls that look down their noses at the R100. They haven't used one for more than a minute or two. I bought one as a backup camera to my other Canon RF equipment and I now use it all the time for street photography. It doesn't have a lot of bells and whistles, but it's far from inept.

[j11son]

Just want to thank you again...I bought the r100 and used it with great success yesterday.   This camera has more than enough for me as a beginner and the pictures I got on day 1 are inspiring me to learn how to become better.  Thank you!

[LeeP · Accepted solution]

That really makes me happy to recommend the bargain of the century and for someone to see it as such. I use high-end cameras for my work, but the R100 is too good not to own and I use it all the time.

[Tintype_18]

Keep the old camera for Antiques Roadshow.

[LeeP]

Old cameras are a hoot to use. Love my Nikon F, FM, Pentax K2, K1000, ME, and MX. I wish I would not have sold my Canon Elan 7e years ago. That was a fine camera. I do miss it. I'd love to score an A1.

[j11son]

Lee,

Since you were so helpful in recommending the R100, I am reaching out again to see if you have a budget recommendation for a decent lens with 400mm-500mm range.  Thanks!

Janet

[LeeP · Accepted solution]

I don't really like telephoto that much. I'm more of an ultra-wide fan. I'm also a fan of cheap but effective which is why I have an R100 in my bag along with my R8. That said, I purchased Canon's "el cheapo" 75-300mm RF zoom and I really like it. The "good glass" crowd sneered at the lens, but they also sneered at the R100. On a budget, the 75-300 on the R100 gives you effectively a 120-480mm zoom. Granted, the budget lens will be a disaster in low light, but for $250 ish at B&H photo--if I recall correctly--it's a criminal-level steal. So I didn't answer you but maybe I kinda did? And to be honest, for the decades that I have been a working photographer, I have always skewed toward budget equipment and then using it well. I hope you found this helpful.