Troubleshoot a Canon 50D
With a 15 megapixel sensor, Canon's 50D prosumer level SLR is the perfect camera for photographers looking to get more professional results with their photography. The 50D shoots 6.5 frames per second and its LCD screen can be used for live view shooting. Additionally, its convenient dual jog wheel controls make changing shutter and aperture settings on the fly easy. The 50D is ruggedly built, and many common problems can be fixed at home before sending the camera for service.
Instructions
Error codes
1. Check for error code messages on the top LCD screen and follow the suggestions for each in the manual.
2. Remove the lens from the camera and clean the contacts on the lens and camera body with isopropyl alcohol, then reattach the lens.
3. Remove the BP511A battery from the compartment and put it back in, then turn on the camera.
4. Check the battery charger to make sure it is getting power and the light turns a blinking red to indicate the battery is charging.
5. Replace the battery with a new one if the charging light is blinking but the battery doesn't seem to hold a charge and dies quickly.
6. Check that the battery door is properly closed and that the memory card door is closed if the camera doesn't power on.
7. Clean the lens glass and the camera sensor if your images have spots in them.
8. Format the memory card before shooting to avoid slowdowns during shooting or problems saving images. Formatting deletes any prior data on the card, so make sure to download images before formatting.
9. Turn off the Auto Power Off option in the camera settings menu if the camera is turning itself off before you are ready to shoot.
10. Check that the memory card is properly seated inside the compartment if you cannot record images. Check that the pins inside the compartment are not bent if the card seems difficult to insert; take the camera in for service if the pins are bent.
11. Turn the auto focus mode on the lens to AF instead of MF if the camera does not seem to auto focus or objects are blurry; turn the IS switch (Image Stabilizer) on the lens to "on" if the lens has IS.
12. Clean the LCD screen if images appear dirty or blurry when displayed; the LCD's operation can also be affected by heat and cold, so take the camera inside and let it rest and then check the images.
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