IS all jerky!

Hey,
I have a 17-55 EFS f2.8.
The Image Stabilizer does a little freak out where the image bounces around in the viewfinde really fast.
Has this happened to anyone else?
It's never been dropped or anything.
Do I have to send it back? Or is there an easy fix?
Any thoughts are appreciated.

Could be the IS unit has failed, not an uncommon occurrence for this lens

I would clean the contacts first with a pencil eraser and then retry before sending it in.

The pencil eraser is very good at removing oxidation that may have occurred on the contacts which may impair communication between the camera and lens

ive seen this happen to about four or five 24-105mm lenses and a couple of 70-200IS lenses
IS mechanism needed to be replaced

Happened to my 17-15 a couple of years ago. Had to send it in to Canon to get the IS motor replaced.

diabolus wrote in post #9934788
Happened to my 17-15 a couple of years ago. Had to send it in to Canon to get the IS motor replaced.

same her just out of guarantee - cost £90 at the time

This has just happened to my 70-200 2.8 IS - It is currently at Canon Factory for repair. >_<

Thanks for the info!
I'll send her back after a good eraser rubbing.

yes it has happened to my 17-55 before, essentially the IS is dead
repair cost was $300 here, 3-4 week turn around