Problem with Canon Rebel

[dobby 0]

Hi,

I got a problem with my Canon Rebel or EOS 300 as it is called here in Germany (NOT digital).

I go in freefall and make some pictures (tongue switch). Then it seems to turns off (sometimes after 2 but normally after 5-10 pictures). Back on the ground I see that it has turned off and battery status is flashing.
I turn it on again, remove the tongue switch (there is no difference when it is still in there) and try to shot some pictures. The shutter opens but doesn't close. I need to push the button a second time to close the shutter. Replacing of batteries makes no difference.
This lasts until the film is rewinded (or at its end). With a new film and the same batteries there is no problem on the ground. The batteries are full and the shutter closes/opens properly.

Don't know what to do. Until now the camera worked fine (well only shot 7/8 films before the problem appeared).

My settings are Tv mode with shutter speed of 350 or 500, manual zoom. I use ISO 200 films. The batteries are new.

Please advise

Thanks

[AndyMan 7]

This sounds similar to a problem I had - a problem that disapeared when I switched from a Sigma to a Canon lens....?

_Am

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[dobby 0]

I have a tamron and the zenitar fisheye lens. Before the problem appeared I changed both lenses and the camera didn't stopped working.
So the battery status is also flashing on your camera and it stops working in freefall?

[ltdiver 3]

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This sounds similar to a problem I had - a problem that disapeared when I switched from a Sigma to a Canon lens....?

_Am

I just finished listening to a broadcast on KFI radio. They were interviewing this camera guru and grilling him on digital cameras. Interesting stuff.

A skydiving cameraflyer named Mark called in and started asking questions. Wonder who this Mark is....he charges a little more for his work, then gives the digital full res pictures to his client so he doesn't have to fuss with all the printing hassle.

Anyway, that was off topic a bit....

What Mark did ask was what was a good lens for him to use in freefall. The guru recommended an Olympus lens! (cause it was weather proof and hardy in its make-up). I wanted to call in right then and ask about compatibility with the cameras we all like to use! Canon, for instance. But the show was already winding up it's hour segment.

It's very important to -know- your lens is compatible with your camera 100%. And in the modes you like to use it in. It's good that we share information here, so we all can learn.

ltdiver

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