Canon SLR Troubleshooting and Comments

[jlgurr]

We have a Canon Rebel SLR camera and it's either been damaged or my vision has gotten so good after laser surgery, that the images have a bit of blur to them. We have three different lenses and the fuzziness is in with all lenses with and without the flash. I've tried numerous things, including auto and manual setting changes, new/different SD cards, fresh batteries, cleaning lens contacts, etc., etc. ad nauseam.

We've shot about 16,000 images with it and wonder if it is just simply worn out or needing adjustment and whether or not it is time to upgrade. It's been a great camera but I can't keep shooting blurry photos.

Any camera experts out there?

1. Can these camera bodies be adjusted or do they ever need adjusting?
2. If so, does that become a return to factory type work?
3. The camera is almost 6 years old, is it used up?

Thanks,
Jeff

P.S. We have a big family vacation planned for end of July. I need it repaired or replaced by then. Our twins' first beach trip...

 

[IslandTractor]

Autofocus mechanisms can get out of whack. In more expensive Canon models there are menu options to allow adjustment but not on the Rebel as far as I know.

Batteries and SD cards are not the issue. If all your lenses show the same fuzziness then almost certainly it is the camera body that's responsible.

It can be repaired but frankly it isn't worth repairing a six year old Rebel.

Get a new body or even a used newer Rebel from CL.

 

[jlgurr]

It can be repaired but frankly it isn't worth repairing a six year old Rebel.

That's what I was afraid of. Seems like everything is becoming more and more disposable. Been considering the Canon SL1 or T5. Have to keep the expense reasonable.

Thank you for the response.

 

[IslandTractor]

Nice thing about used digital camera is that you can test them before buying. I've bought many. Great deals. Check out a used 40d,50d,60d. All better than what you are replacing and less than a new Rebel.

 

[dragoneggs]

Nice thing about used digital camera is that you can test them before buying. I've bought many. Great deals. Check out a used 40d,50d,60d. All better than what you are replacing and less than a new Rebel.

I will second that... especially if you already have several Canon lenses. I have the 40D and love it. Someday I will get a new body but with care your lenses should last a lifetime. Good lenses are worth fixing. Bodies... I think not if old. The sensor technology has improved quite a bit and will likely continue to be the biggest improvement I think.

 

[kthompson]

I know you said it is a SLR and I have a Canon AE1 and it still is great. Disappointed the lenses for it will not fit our new Canon and I will put my AE1 pictures up against not sure the number was one of their best two years ago.

You may have said and I missed it, what is fuzzy? The pictures when taken or the image you see when focusing? First I would see if the lenses or I assume you are using a filter to protect the lenses are clean? If they are then would suspect the camera needs cleaning.

I would first make sure your current lenses will work with a body before I bought but there are lot of good SLR out there in pawn shops and if you run a local ad for I want you may find them cheap. If not for memories would give you my body.

 

[IslandTractor]

I will second that... especially if you already have several Canon lenses. I have the 40D and love it. Someday I will get a new body but with care your lenses should last a lifetime. Good lenses are worth fixing. Bodies... I think not if old. The sensor technology has improved quite a bit and will likely continue to be the biggest improvement I think.

Invest in good lenses and use whatever body is convenient and has the features you really need. The old pros have a simple retort to folks who spend all their hard earned money on the latest and greatest body: "it's the glass, stupid!". Really, it's the glass that makes the biggest difference. Ten megapixels with a Canon L lens will almost always get you a better photo than 20+megapixels and a kit zoom. Also, because so many nitwits upgrade their bodies every time a new model comes out, used bodies are cheap and great deals.

Put another way, I invested $2000 in a Canon body fifteen years ago and $1500 in an L zoom lens. Today the body is worth about $75 and the lens is still worth at least $1000.

 

[jlgurr]

Used body might = transfer of someone else's problem to me.

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[IslandTractor]

Used body might = transfer of someone else's problem to me. ��

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Not even maybe!!! You can easily test a body with a lens and battery. Almost all used bodies are sold because the owner upgraded.

 

[k0ua]

Invest in good lenses and use whatever body is convenient and has the features you really need. The old pros have a simple retort to folks who spend all their hard earned money on the latest and greatest body: "it's the glass, stupid!". Really, it's the glass that makes the biggest difference. Ten megapixels with a Canon L lens will almost always get you a better photo than 20+megapixels and a kit zoom. Also, because so many nitwits upgrade their bodies every time a new model comes out, used bodies are cheap and great deals.

Put another way, I invested $2000 in a Canon body fifteen years ago and $1500 in an L zoom lens. Today the body is worth about $75 and the lens is still worth at least $1000.

Reminds me of amateur radio stations. A lot of guys put their money in radios, when it is the antennas that really matter. If you have 5K to spend on a system, put 4K in the antenna system and 1K in the radio. If you have 1K to spend then put 800 in the antennas.