Problem with burst mode on XT

Hey, I'm new here, bought an XT about a month ago used

Well, i'm having a bit of a problem. I set my camera to continuous mode, but my burst speed isn't 3fps like it's supposed to be. It seems more like 1.5 fps. I tried increasing shutter speed to 1/4000 and i tried different dial settings but the burst speed doesn't change. And I have a 133x card.

Bleh, I wonder if there's a problem with my camera

I believe that the burst speed is quoted as a maximum. Try firing with the lens cap on....ie, minimal processing and see what speed you get.

Bob

Have you actually timed it? 3fps is actually quite slow to listen too, I can easily lift my finger of before the 2nd frame fires.

I'd do this to rule out the CF card. Set the camera to fire w/out CF card, if it's not already. Make sure burst mode is enabled, set to M. Pick fast shutter like 1/1000; aperture whatever and then hold down the shutter.

One more thought: I'm pretty sure the long exposure NR does not function for exposures faster than a second or so, but if it does that may cause a slowdown.

3fps doesn't sound like it when it's firing. You may not have a problem at all. I would try actually timing it and see what you get.

If you are only getting 1 or 1.5, then I would try another card. There have been stories of fake cards so be sure the one you have, and any that you buy, are the real deal.

hey thanks for the input! yeah i actually tried timing it and there isnt a problem. 3fps is just slow