My 10D died!!

[vrijmetselarij]

I tried to update my 10D's Firmware but in the middle of the process, I received an error message. When I tried to redo the instalation, my camera stays dead.... nothing I've done would start trn the camera. Any easy fix or am I SOL? :confused:

[calicokat]

Welcome to the forum, sorry on such a tragic note. How many shutters do you think the camera has performed. Only thing I can think is: take out the batteries, including the date/time one. Wait a few minutes and try again. If its still dead, take it in for an estimate or time to upgrade

[J Rabin]

This lockup response of the Camera is published by Canon. Usually occurs when user error does not execute the update protocol exactly correct, had a low battery at the time, shut off too soon, took card out too soon, etc.
The electronics lock up. I believe it is on Canon's web site. I believe recommendation is to send/bring camera to Canon Service Center. In the USA, they frequently restore these user caused error problems for free (for CPS members), but I do not know where you are located. Sounds like camera is off for a vacation to Canon... Jack

[Mark_Cohran]

This lockup response of the Camera is published by Canon. Usually occurs when user error does not execute the update protocol exactly correct, had a low battery at the time, shut off too soon, took card out too soon, etc.
The electronics lock up. I believe it is on Canon's web site. I believe recommendation is to send/bring camera to Canon Service Center. In the USA, they frequently restore these user caused error problems for free (for CPS members), but I do not know where you are located. Sounds like camera is off for a vacation to Canon... Jack

I agree. This has happened to a number of people when upgrading their firmware. Canon can fix it for sure, but the battery reset is worth an attempt.

Mark

[nitekatt2006]

Yeah, that's a drag. I've had my 10D for over 2 years and outside of way overdue for a good cleaning, shutter check and any necessary calibration for focus, etc., I imagine I'm on borrowed time. it has served we well and I have taken some really nice shots with it. Now I have a new 30D and can take the wear and tear off the 10D and keep it as a backup katt:cool:

[vrijmetselarij]

It doesn't work..... :( I doubt I'd get the camera back before Thanksgiving even if I overnight it to Canon. Maybe I should do an "upgrade" to 20D or just say f-ed it and go with Nikon? If staying with Canon... where could I get a quick deal on maybe a 20D or better camera?

[AmpedPhoto]

It doesn't work..... :( I doubt I'd get the camera back before Thanksgiving even if I overnight it to Canon. Maybe I should do an "upgrade" to 20D or just say f-ed it and go with Nikon? If staying with Canon... where could I get a quick deal on maybe a 20D or better camera?

well what lens and other eq do you have that canon? I have a 20D and it's a great camera. Send the 10D in to canon. If you have the money get a 20 or 30 D and when the 10D comes back all new keep it as a back up or sell it. I am sure that many people would buy it.

[vrijmetselarij]

Due to time, could I get a cliff note version of which one is better: 20 or 30D and why?

[RobKirkwood]

Image quality the same.
20D will be cheaper if you can find one
30D has bigger LCD, spot-metering, and picture styles

I have no preference between them.

Rob

[vrijmetselarij]

Picture styles??? What's that?

[RobKirkwood]

Same stuff that's on the 5D and 1Dmklln ...different 'template' options for in-camera processing. We've never bothered using them, so can't help you with whether it's a plus or not.

Rob

[BryanP]

Picture styles??? What's that?

basically parameters that affect the shot (like contrast etc)

you can personalize it yourself