![]() Every now and then, without any consistency or rhyme or reason, the camera just starts taking completely over-exposed photos. I remember what the issue was, and it's an annoying one. I played around with the 70D today (even after only two years since using it last, it's like using it again for the first time). was just hoping to capture some awesome landscapes while I was there, possibly only once in my life. There's plenty of other things to look forward to about the trip. ![]() The trip is booked and happening regardless of my camera situation, and it's cool. Yeah, I think I've accepted that the EOS R won't be making the trip with me. Please note, my intention is to send it off for repairs, just trying to give myself any possible chance of having the camera workable for upcoming weekend trip. Would be way to risky to do this for a whole shoot, but an option.Īnyway, I was wondering if this advancement might give anyone else any ideas? How would it be possible for the video function to work properly, but when I switch it to Camera mode I cannot see EVF or LCD screen? Had us all stumped, but curious if anyone here might have a gold nugget of info? In theory, I guess I could frame the photos in video mode (albeit the 16:9 crop), then go to camera mode and shoot in Av and blindly take a decent shot? Only issue is I can't set the focus point, nor can I bracket or any other type of common alteration I might want to do. But when I switch back to Camera Mode, the EVF and LCD are still completely black. So using the Mode button, I can select video and use the video function as normal. Took camera to a camera shop today and they've managed to get the video function working. Holding the shutter + Menu button when turning on doesn't work. was just hoping there might be a few possible fixes.įor one, is there an official, proper factory reset for the EOS R? I couldn't find that anywhere. So to be honest, I'm at a loss as to exactly what caused this. That said, the camera has had two bigger drops than this before and not skipped a beat. But this reaction is one I've never had before and my very ill-informed guess is that it's not got much to do with the water, but as mentioned, the impact. On those occasions where I have been subject to rogue waves and heavy soakings, I do always let the camera dry out well, and thankfully it always goes on. As a landscape photographer, I have been blanketed by waves and sometimes even shoot in the rain, by choice, so much do I trust these cameras in the wet, within reason. but a chief reason I have never bought anything bar Canon in terms of photography gear is because of how resilient their cameras are. I do have an old 70D which I can hopefully resurrect for the trip (though I'm sure there was a reason I had to stop using it), as I can't afford a new camera, especially considering the EOS R is only a couple of years old (well, with me as it's owner).ĭefinitely appreciate what you guys are saying about the water and ideally it's not something I want to interact with my camera. I should add that following the incident, after turning it off and on repeatedly and getting the same results as above, I did turn it on a couple of times where just the LCD screen worked for a minute or so and I was able to take photos this way - but this was only once or twice, before neither the LCD or EVF worked again. Would be ever appreciative if anyone has any hints, suggestions or tips about how and if I can get either my EVF or LCD screen working again, or preferably both. ![]() Will changing any settings on a laptop change what is happening with the camera?Īny other time I'd send it off for repairs asap, but in the worst case of bad timing possible, I leave on Thursday for a photographic destination I may only ever visit once and I'm currently devastated that it's looking like I won't be able to bring this camera. I will try to find a mini to HDMI cable tomorrow in local shops to try this out, but I'm skeptical about what difference this will make. In searches earlier today I found some similar issues with people suggesting to connect the camera via HDMI cable to a TV or laptop and then change settings on that screen. The camera still takes photos - I just can't see anything anymore. I can see and change shutter speed and aperture using dial and Mode ring, and I can scroll through Modes on the top screen, but that's all I can do. Otherwise, the camera is fully functional, and I can blindly take photos that appear on the SD card when I upload to laptop. The viewfinder just doesn't work at all anymore, any time, even for a second. However, every time I turn the camera on now, the LCD screen flashes for under one second, then goes black. It was on a tripod and made a very unpleasant noise, but for better or worse, didn't seem to be anything that hadn't happened before. With great sadness, today my camera fell onto rocks and into very shallow (fresh) water.
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