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Lens ring keeps going back and forth, keeps focusing in and out. What can cause this? T2i 17-50 2.8

Recently I have been having issues with the auto-focus on my camera.  The focus ring just keeps turning back and forth and takes forever to focus, if it ever does.  It gets even worse when it's dark.  Any answers to what might be causing this? maybe ...

5dmark3 can't take a picture

I am new owner, so forgive any ignorance! Just got the camera and am trying to take photos. After I press the shutter button, the red light goes on as if it is saving the pictures to the memory card, but then it stays a constant red and even when I t...

internal temparture warning 600d

Hi,shooting boat racing at the beach this morning,manual settings,continious shooting etc,after about 20 frames,internal temp warning display on moniter,ok,back home check manual,mentions about live view shooting,which is enabled .   Camera ia about ...

T2i fake battery dc plug size.

I have an ac adapter for my t2i and a switronix power supply fir my T2i. Both use a cable that goes to a small dc coaxial 90 degree connector. The coaxial connector fits into a fake battery, which, when installed in the battery compartment, supplies ...

Birds- AI Focus or AI Servo

I've been down the local Wildlife Refuge taking pictures of birds the last few days. What would work better in that situation, AI Focus or AI Servo ?

Videos using a 5D Mark III

I am going to start doing some videos -- my first time -- using my 5D Mark III.  The videos will be of persons, typically seated, telling their extraordinary life story.  Since I want to optimize the quality of the sound and eliminate wires, I would ...

What setting should I use to take pics of moon/stars w/ Canon Rebel Xti so don't get shadowing?

my canon t3i speaker isnt working, whats wrong?

My Canon t3i's built in speaker doesnt play any sound all of a sudden. But it works when i plug it into a tv or take the memory card out. It would be helpful if i can fix this..

Blue lines and squiggles on photos in display screen

Got the T3i about a month ago. Took a lot of awesome pics today of pregnant daughter in law. But there are a bluish lines and squiggles in the photos on the display screen. Havent looked at photos on computer yet. In some shots on the display screen,...

Is there any way to check the shutter count on a T3i.

600D: Is there a way to get auto-focus points even in viewfinder? Not only in live-view

As subject says..Hello! s there a way to get auto-focus points even in viewfinder? Not only in live-view.Using a 600D I can get just 1 point in viewfinder.Thanks for your help.zz