cracked sensor?

gp1806 · 05-10-2011, 07:26 PM

Originally posted by olivemike

Ok, so i have confirmed that the sensor shutter is not opening and that the sensor probably is in tact. Thanks for everyone's help. I welcome any suggestions on how to get the sensor shutter to open.

Can you see the sensor when the camera is set to sensor cleaning? Or do you still see the shutter? Does the mirror fly up and stay up? If the shutter does not open for sensor cleaning it is probably jammed and will need service.

olivemike · 05-10-2011, 07:44 PM

Update - The camera works (sensor shutter activates) in movie mode but it still won't work take a picture in any camera mode or with any lens . All functions have been reset to original defaults, batteries removed, reloaded. SD card emptied. Flash will work.

So somehow the shutter button raises the mirror but the sensor shutter won't activate in camera mode.

I'm guessing it will need to go to the shop but the repair bill will cost just about as much as a new one.

Any other ideas with this new info is appreciated!!!! I'm so grateful for this forum.

gp1806 · 05-11-2011, 04:12 AM

Originally posted by olivemike

Update - The camera works (sensor shutter activates) in movie mode but it still won't work take a picture in any camera mode or with any lens . All functions have been reset to original defaults, batteries removed, reloaded. SD card emptied. Flash will work.

So somehow the shutter button raises the mirror but the sensor shutter won't activate in camera mode.

I'm guessing it will need to go to the shop but the repair bill will cost just about as much as a new one.

Any other ideas with this new info is appreciated!!!! I'm so grateful for this forum.

The camera will take a movie but not a still picture, correct? So the shutter does work. Green mode (AUTOPICT) with the kit lens does not take a picture?
Just a shot in the dark, not sure if this will help. Try a firmware update, maybe that will reset the electronics.

olivemike · 05-11-2011, 06:00 PM

AWESOME - it worked!!!!!! The firmware update did the trick!!!

Thank you so much GP1806! Saved me a bunch of coin!

This forum rocks!

JeffJS · 05-11-2011, 06:48 PM

Apparently something got corrupted. I would have never thought that would have worked. I'll be interested to see if it happens again.

Have fun with your new life camera!

gp1806 · 05-11-2011, 07:13 PM

Originally posted by olivemike

AWESOME - it worked!!!!!! The firmware update did the trick!!!

Thank you so much GP1806! Saved me a bunch of coin!

This forum rocks!

That's great. Glad to help. Have fun.

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05-10-2011, 07:26 PM	#16
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Originally posted by olivemike Ok, so i have confirmed that the sensor shutter is not opening and that the sensor probably is in tact. Thanks for everyone's help. I welcome any suggestions on how to get the sensor shutter to open. Can you see the sensor when the camera is set to sensor cleaning? Or do you still see the shutter? Does the mirror fly up and stay up? If the shutter does not open for sensor cleaning it is probably jammed and will need service.

05-10-2011, 07:44 PM	#17
olivemike Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tennessee Photos: Albums Posts: 49 Original Poster	Update - The camera works (sensor shutter activates) in movie mode but it still won't work take a picture in any camera mode or with any lens . All functions have been reset to original defaults, batteries removed, reloaded. SD card emptied. Flash will work. So somehow the shutter button raises the mirror but the sensor shutter won't activate in camera mode. I'm guessing it will need to go to the shop but the repair bill will cost just about as much as a new one. Any other ideas with this new info is appreciated!!!! I'm so grateful for this forum.

05-11-2011, 04:12 AM	#18
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Originally posted by olivemike Update - The camera works (sensor shutter activates) in movie mode but it still won't work take a picture in any camera mode or with any lens . All functions have been reset to original defaults, batteries removed, reloaded. SD card emptied. Flash will work. So somehow the shutter button raises the mirror but the sensor shutter won't activate in camera mode. I'm guessing it will need to go to the shop but the repair bill will cost just about as much as a new one. Any other ideas with this new info is appreciated!!!! I'm so grateful for this forum. The camera will take a movie but not a still picture, correct? So the shutter does work. Green mode (AUTOPICT) with the kit lens does not take a picture? Just a shot in the dark, not sure if this will help. Try a firmware update, maybe that will reset the electronics.

05-11-2011, 06:00 PM	#19
olivemike Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tennessee Photos: Albums Posts: 49 Original Poster	AWESOME - it worked!!!!!! The firmware update did the trick!!! Thank you so much GP1806! Saved me a bunch of coin! This forum rocks!

05-11-2011, 06:48 PM	#20
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Apparently something got corrupted. I would have never thought that would have worked. I'll be interested to see if it happens again. Have fun with your new life camera!

05-11-2011, 07:13 PM	#21
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Originally posted by olivemike AWESOME - it worked!!!!!! The firmware update did the trick!!! Thank you so much GP1806! Saved me a bunch of coin! This forum rocks! That's great. Glad to help. Have fun.