Sounds like the self timer was accidently set.
Description
Using the Self-timer on the EOS REBEL T3i.
Solution
The self-timer is useful when you want to photograph yourself or prevent camera shake caused when the shutter is released.
1. Set the power switch to <ON>.
2. Press < > button.
3. Press <Cross Keys> to select the desired self-timer, then press the <SET> button.
: 10-sec. self-timer (The remote control can also be used.)
: 2-sec. self-timer
: 10-sec. self-timer plus continuous shots. After selecting , press <Cross Keys> to set the number of multiple shots (2 to 10) to be taken with the self-timer.)
4. Look through the viewfinder, focus the subject, then press the shutter button completely.
Attention:
With [ ], the interval between the multiple shots may be prolonged depending on the shooting functions settings such as the image-recording quality or flash.
NOTE:
SOURCE: New EOS XSi LCD don't work
You have to set the camera to "Live View" mode. Check your manual for settings.
BTW, it's usually a bad idea to use Live View mode unless the camera is on a tripod. With Live View you have to hold the camera out in front of you and it's much less steady.
SOURCE: Canon 450D, ERROR 99 only when flash pops up
Err 99 usually means your lens contacts are dirty either on the lens itself or on the camera.
To isolate the cause of the issue, do the following: -
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the lens, battery, and CF card.
3. Allow the camera to sit without power for approximately 20 minutes.
4. Insert only a fully charged battery, and turn on the camera.
5. Depress the shutter button as you would to take a picture.
Does the “ERR 99" message appear? If so, the camera may be faulty and requires a service. If it does not, then: -
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the CF card.
3. Turn on the camera.
4. Format the CF card in the camera.
5. Depress the shutter button as you would to take a picture.
Does the “ERR 99" message appear? If so, then the CF card is faulty. Try a different card. If the message does not appear: -
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Clean the gold contacts on the lens by GENTLY rubbing them with a pencil eraser or soft cloth. Keeping the camera face pointing down, also clean the gold contacts on the camera, being careful that you do not let any debris fall into the camera body.
3. Reattach your lens.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Depress the shutter button as you would to take a picture.
If the “ERR 99" message only appears when one particular lens is attached, then that lens should be examined by a service technician.
If you see the “ERR 99" with a different Canon lens attached, then the camera is faulty and should be serviced.
SOURCE: Have Canon EOS Rebel Xsi Digital. Burning smell and flash busy.
Are you trying to use the flash when you are having the problem? Were you taking a lot of pictures with flash when the problem started? Rapid pictures with flash can melt the flash and capacitors in the camera. Also, a single drop of water rolling around inside the camera in the right place can do things like that. You can try taking pictures in bright sunlight so the camera will not try to use the flash and see if it will work normally, If it does than something is probably fried in the flash system. Bad thing is that if you smelled smoke something is most likely already fried and will have to be repaired by canon. Canons quality has been going down hill for several years now and they have a lot of quality problems. If the camera has been used very little, has never been abused, dropped or wet and not far out of warranty, try using google to see if this is a common problem and call canon and try to get them to repair it for free. If all else fails threaten to replace it with a Nikon assume pay to have barely used camera fixed.
SOURCE: Canon EOS Rebel XSi pop up flash won't "pop down"
Do not Tape it down, If the flash is pooping up all the time take it to a good Camera repair shop to have the catch replaced. At the same Time you may consider getting a full service done.
SOURCE: CANON EOS REBEL XSI 450D BODY WHEN TAKING A
Unfortunately, the Error 99 code is a catch-all code that means an UNKNOWN
error has occurred. Because of this, it is difficult to
pin down exactly what is causing the problem.
It could be a
fault with either the camera (main circuit board, software, shutter
mechanism etc.) or even the lens.
For starters, I would make
sure that the lens electrical contacts are clean and the lens is mounted
correctly and fully locked home. If you have a spare lens, try that
also.
Next, I would reformat the memory card (do this in camera).
If you have a spare memory card, try that also.
Check that the
battery contacts are clean, and also the contacts of any external
hardware such as vertical grips.
If none of these solve the
problem, the only option left is to take it to a Canon service agent :-(
Hope this helps,
Matt
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