20 Most Recent Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital Camera - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Have you not used it since dropping it in the river? You could try opening it up, giving it a rubbing alcohol bath and then putting it in a bag of rice overnight to set rid of any moisture.

It could well be the lens, Take it off and clean the contacts on the lens and body,

i suggest you take the camera to a digital Canon repair shop and ask them for a repair quote. They may charge for a quote unless you go ahead with the repair, then you can decide whether to get a new body or get it repaired.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program such as Picasa.

Hi please try to do this and let me know. Remove the battery and give a look inside the battery compartment with spot light. Make sure that place are clean and there no damaged mark. Specially look the Battery connector pins. That should in proper place , not bend, not even sulfur layer there. Use ear buds and drop of alcohol for cleaning. After checking if every thing Ok then some how the power supply not able to connect the circuit board. Its happens when the connectivity cable disconnected or damaged, circuit board short or the power transformer stop working. For all this internal fault part confirmation you need to visit electronic repair center. but before visit for repairing make sure the battery which one you use that's is fully charged with working condition. Thank you

Unprotect the picture first. Press MENU, select the Playback tab (right-pointing triangle), then "Protect images," then press the SET button. Select the image to be unprotected and press SET.Full details are in the "Protecting images" section of the manual (page 129 in my copy). If you need a manual, you many download a copy (and more) from here.

One source lists the mirror box assembly for $78.

set the Asa as high as possible, use a tripod or mono pod and don't shoot when people are running. You basically just don't have enough light and your lenses are way too slow. That's why you see those huge lenses on pro photogs cameras at football games - they gather much more light and allow them to shoot at higher shutter speeds that freeze the action. It also depends upon how much light is on the field - they use a lot of light for pro sprorts

Clean the contacts on the lens? Your lens maybe defective need service?

I can help you fix the BUSY Error or Error 99 of your Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D.

Installation of this Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D firmware version 1.06 update will solve these problems:

1. Some cameras may exhibit a phenomenon in which the LCD monitor does not display, the shutter does not release, and the BUSY indication remains lit in the viewfinder.
2. The message, "Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to<OFF> and <ON> again or re-install the battery", appears on the camera's LCD monitor, and after the above operation is carried out,the LCD monitor displays in a language that is different from the actual language setting.

See the firmware instructions and download the firmware upgrade by following these Fixya Tips :

1. Follow this link to download a pdf version of the firmware installation instruction guide.
2. Follow this link to download the Windows Version of the Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D firmware version 1.06 update.
3. Follow this link to download the MAC version of the Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D firmware version 1.06 update.
4. Follow this link to download the Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D Instruction Manual.

I hope that helps.

There are some scene modes available in the Basic Zone. Simply turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the desired mode.Full details are in the "Basic Shooting and Image Playback" section of the manual (beginning on page 43 in my copy). If you need a copy of the manual, you may download one here.

If you have erased all photo's in the internal memory then card should work, unless there is a system control problem in the camera.

You Can Download the Drivers from the Following Link: http://usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_digital_slr_cameras/eos_rebel_xsi#DriversAndSoftwareGood Luck!!!!!!

While looking through the viewfinder, turn the little knob at the upper-right corner of the viewfinder to adjust it.Refer to the "Adjusting Viewfinder Clarity" subsection of the "Basic Operation" chapter of the manual (page 36 in my copy) for full details.

Set the shooting mode to a Creative Zone mode before selecting Live View function settings in the menu. Live View shooting does not work in the Basic Zone modes.

Look at your memory card. SD and SDHC cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.If this doesn't do it, try a different card.

If the item is on the CCD sensor, you should be able to remove it with somethis such as a dampened q-tip. Carefully touch the hair or fiber, it should stick to the q-tip. You may have to clean the ccd after removal if the q-tip touches the ccd.If all fails, you may need a repair shop help.

The mirror won't affect the picture, since it flips out of the way when you take the shot. It's much more likely that the lens mount has loosened or been knocked out of alignment. Unless you have access to a precision optical bench and other tools, I'd suggest taking it into a reputable camera repair shop to have a trained professional do the job.