Before I take my XSI in for repair

I thought I'd check in here for a quick fix if possible. It seems it doesn't want to recognize the memory card. I've tried three different ones. No go. I just get the "NO CARD" sign. Are the any combinations of buttons to press for a reboot of sorts?

Thanks

R1200GS wrote in post #11264376
I thought I'd check in here for a quick fix if possible. It seems it doesn't want to recognize the memory card. I've tried three different ones. No go. I just get the "NO CARD" sign. Are the any combinations of buttons to press for a reboot of sorts?

Thanks

don't know about a reboot but try formatting a card in the computer then put it in the camera

watt100 wrote in post #11264709
don't know about a reboot but try formatting a card in the computer then put it in the camera

Didn't work but thanks for playing.

using a flashlight and check for broken or bent CF connection pins in the card slot

Palladium wrote in post #11265402
using a flashlight and check for broken or bent CF connection pins in the card slot

Good idea. I just tried that after reading your post. I really couldn't see much. But what I could see looked OK to me. Though I don't know what they're supposed to look like.
Anyway I just took it to Penn Camera. Looks like it gonna be $250 smackers and 8 weeks. Oy

they're supposed to look like a bunch of tiny straight pins. If you see a bent one...that's not what they're supposed to look like

XSi takes SD, not CF, memory cards, so a bent pin is very unlikely.

A last hope...

Whenever I have camera problems, I take both batteries out of the camera, let it sit for a few minutes and then replace the batteries, turn on the camera; cross my fingers and hope. If it doesn't work, it hasn't cost any money and very little labor...

RPCrowe wrote in post #11267552
Whenever I have camera problems, I take both batteries out of the camera, let it sit for a few minutes and then replace the batteries, turn on the camera; cross my fingers and hope. If it doesn't work, it hasn't cost any money and very little labor...

Did that. No go. But thanks

maybe blow a few quick shots of compressed air in the memory slot? Could be a particle in there - hold it upside down if you do it to let gravity have its way...
Don't hold it too long so as the cold liquid comes out.

helped me once in a P&S

have you tried another memory card, the card could have died.

lannes wrote in post #11267999
have you tried another memory card, the card could have died.

3, and the guy behind the counter at Penn tried 2. Same result. Oh well, nothing left but the waiting and paying at this point.

Thanks for the suggestions guys

@R1200GS, if your budget permits, instead of putting up 250 for an XSI repair, you can use it for the Canon Loyalty program and get 20% off a refub body.
They do carry XSIs also for about 400, so for about 150 more, you would get a kit. Sell 18-55IS off and u r still only about 50 down for a newer camera.

ps_n_dslr wrote in post #11271509
@R1200GS, if your budget permits, instead of putting up 250 for an XSI repair, you can use it for the Canon Loyalty program and get 20% off a refub body.
They do carry XSIs also for about 400, so for about 150 more, you would get a kit. Sell 18-55IS off and u r still only about 50 down for a newer camera.

AND....you will get it a lot faster! This is good advice!

these were the prices as of Mid-October. I don't think they've changed much.

I'd maybe hold onto your XSi just in case it decides to start working again or can find a cheaper repair service. you can go and buy a broken P&S film or digital Canon camera from eBay and turn it in for the discount.

Canon XS - $319.99
Canon XS with 18-55 Kit Lens - $399.99
Canon T1i - $415.99
Canon T1i with 18-55 Kit Lens - $479.99
Canon 40D - $559.20
Canon 40D with 28-135 Kit Lens - $719.20
Canon 50D - $719.20
Canon 50D with 28-135 Kit Lens - $839.20
Canon 7D - $1,087.20
Canon 5D Mark II - $1,599.20 (Removed from Program November 1, 2010)
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