argg! problems with REBEL XTi

kitacanon wrote in post #3945957
I think when rotating the shutter dial with the flash engaged, it STOPS at the max synch. speed.

Maybe. I don't have my camera to hand to check it. But if you set a fast shutter speed (in Tv or M mode) and then pop up the flash, it doesn't automatically change the shutter speed for you. And if you're using Av mode it doesn't know what shutter speed is required until you press the shutter button, so it can't prevent you setting an aperture that requires a fast shutter speed.

The more I think about it, the more I suspect xarqi is right.

StewartR wrote in post #3946171
Maybe. I don't have my camera to hand to check it. But if you set a fast shutter speed (in Tv or M mode) and then pop up the flash, it doesn't automatically change the shutter speed for you. And if you're using Av mode it doesn't know what shutter speed is required until you press the shutter button, so it can't prevent you setting an aperture that requires a fast shutter speed.

The more I think about it, the more I suspect xarqi is right.

Unless you are in HSS mode with an EX flash mounted on the camera or using a non-dedicated flash, the sync speed is always going to change so that it's no faster than the max sync speed of the camera.

Also, don't forget that the OP can not see through the viewfinder. It is blacked out and the only way thta can happen is if the mirror is stuck up there.

PacAce wrote in post #3947888
Also, don't forget that the OP can not see through the viewfinder. It is blacked out and the only way thta can happen is if the mirror is stuck up there.

Oops. Missed that bit. Yes, it does sound like a stuck mirror.

PacAce wrote in post #3947888
Unless you are in HSS mode with an EX flash mounted on the camera or using a non-dedicated flash, the sync speed is always going to change so that it's no faster than the max sync speed of the camera.

Also, don't forget that the OP can not see through the viewfinder. It is blacked out and the only way thta can happen is if the mirror is stuck up there.

Yup - that's why my suggestion was a long shot at a partial answer. I checked my 30D manual, and as you say, even in Manual or Tv mode, shutter speed is limited to the maximum for synch. It must have been with the external non-ETTL flash that I experienced this.

I got a new Camera.

It was deffective. Thanks for the help!

When I looked into the sensor/mirror area of the new one and one I returned, there was a piece missing. ugh i feel so dumb but I'm going crazy with my camera now!

I'm glad it worked out.
Jeez - a piece missing, huh? Doesn't say much for Canon's QC.

ejlkicks wrote in post #3944246
Alright thanks.

I have to wait till tomorrow for my new camera. BestBuy is closed

I'm so angry. I've been waiting so long and then i get a defective camera.

It will get better, maybe youll get a completely new body !

ejlkicks wrote in post #3960179
I got a new Camera.

It was deffective. Thanks for the help!

When I looked into the sensor/mirror area of the new one and one I returned, there was a piece missing. ugh i feel so dumb but I'm going crazy with my camera now!

nice Knew it was going to happen !

xarqi wrote in post #3960253
I'm glad it worked out.
Jeez - a piece missing, huh? Doesn't say much for Canon's QC.

I'm not sure that Canon does any QC at all. Take it from the line, calibrate it, ship it. Seriously.

-js

I had my 580EX II in with shutter set to 1/1000 on my 400D/XTi and had this same issue... Drop down to 1/200 and you will be fine.