07-09-2024 12:20 PM
I just bought a new Canon R5 last week but I can't get it to take a picture. I have a lens attached and think all the settings are correct but something is going on to prevent the shutter from taking a picture. Thoughts?
07-09-2024 12:40 PM
Hello Goegl01, welcome to the forums.
There are several reasons why a camera will not take photos.
Beyond this I suggest reseting the camera to factory default settings, making sure you have a charged battery and memory card with space in the camera, then fit a Canon lens and try again.
07-09-2024 01:40 PM
Thank you. I have a brand new SD card in there. I bought a sigma 150-600 lens and have it connected with a Canon adaptor currently. I do have a Canon 50mm that I can try instead. Battery life is full. I'll try some of the other suggestions and see if it will work. Appreciate the feedback.
07-09-2024 01:43 PM
Make sure it is a full size SD card and not a micro card with adapter. Canon's don't like the adapters.
07-09-2024 12:54 PM
Along with p4Pictures advice, Go outside on a sunny day, press the mode button and set the A+ mode. Point the camera at something in the middle distance and press the shutter button all the way down.
07-10-2024 09:40 AM
How do you know it's not taking a picture? If the camera is set to electronic shutter, you won't hear anything when the "shutter" is released.
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