Canon eos 40d Soft image on playback screen

Generally when you hear a loud pop a loose screw or circuit failure has damaged the flash circuit.

What happens when you follow the instructions beginning on page 107 of this manual?

Hi Judee,

It is about adjusting the settings.

Click on the link below and watch the video to know more detailed information about your Camera

Click here - > Canon 40D Video

Regards,
Suhail

If the Live View shows areas of total black, the LCD is probably faulty and needs to be taken to a Canon Dealer for repair/replacement. I believe the pictures are still okay on the computer in this case?

Okay, since you're photographing subjects that aren't moving very quickly, start with the One-Shot AF. Use Manual AF point selection to choose the focus point yourself. If left to its own, the camera probably will focus on the nearset object.

The EOS 350D does not have a Live View function like the compact point and shoot cameras (Panasonic Lumix, Powershot, IXUS etc). You need to look through the viewfinder to compose your shot. The LCD only displays menu settings and images you have already captured (Play Button). Later models of EOS D-SLRs come with Live View but still doesn't have auto focus and you have to focus manually (eg EOS 450D, EOS 40D, etc)

The EOS 350D doesn't have that function (Live View). You need to shoot with the viewfinder. Only later models of D-SLRs have Live View functions (EOS 500D, 50D, 40D, etc). You can however, playback your captured shots by pressing the "Play" button

I believe I have found my problem. I think my image stablizer on my lens is on the brink! I turn it off and got good pictures.

You need to enable the "live view" mode in the menu, then "set" live view as needed. When you are in this mode the shutter is open and the lens is flipped up to allow the image to hit the sensor and then to your preview screen. Because of this, the camera can't auto-focus, but there is an over-ride mode.

You may find the "video user's manual" links on this page useful to help you find and understand all the functions of your 40D.

here is Canon's answer;


Issue: The LCD/Electronic Viewfinder will not display an image or the image is distorted.
Solution: If all troubleshooting steps have failed, please have your EOS 40D serviced.

Details: [ Hide ] Unfortunately, the issue you describe seems to indicate that your product requires repair service. Canon has excellent service options and we are eager to provide any assistance you may need. Links to the service options that are available for your product are listed below:
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