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ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 12:48
Just been using my new wireless kit with my 400d, and it was all working fine, but then my camera turned off and won't come back on. Tried different batteries, a different card and a different lens, still nothing.

Do cameras just cease to work like that?
paulyoung666
05-10-2009, 12:50
quite possibly , its electronic , it may just stop working , end of , cant really suggest everything as you have covered the battery etc :(
DizMatt
05-10-2009, 12:58
new wireless kit?? as in what exactly?
something canon based or something 3rd party from ebay?
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:03
Something 3rd party from someone on here. I don't think anyone else has had any problems using things bought from him, so I suspect it's just coincidence that it's happened now.
tbm
05-10-2009, 13:07
Perhaps try pulling out and replacing the little button cell battery that's inside the battery compartment? I'm clutching at straws I'm afraid.. good luck sorting it :)
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:09
I'd love to, but my charming husband attached the battery grip stupidly tight and I can't get the damn thing off.
To say today is going badly is an understatement.
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:12
Right, got the battery grip off, and now I have to try find a replacement CR2016 battery.
Marcel
05-10-2009, 13:17
Try it without the battery grip on. They are a common source of problems IMO
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:18
Tried it with and without grip, with flashgun attached & without (anything's worth a shot I figured), changed everything else I can think of (apart from the little battery), and it's dead.
Flash In The Pan
05-10-2009, 13:21
It was this (http://forums.whatdigitalcamera.com/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/540801/an//page/0/vc/1) post over at the AP forum that made me suspect the CR2016...
Just Dave
05-10-2009, 13:25
did you try the little button cell battery as suggested, take it out leave it for 10 mins and try a new one
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:27
I'm still trying to find a shop that sells one. There's not really anywhere in my town.
Just Dave
05-10-2009, 13:27
is the one in your 350D not the same
PsiFox
05-10-2009, 13:29
I'm still trying to find a shop that sells one. There's not really anywhere in my town.

Most watch shops/jewellers do.
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:31
Don't have the 350d now, really wish I hadn't sold it :-(
I'll head into town now.
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:32
It was this (http://forums.whatdigitalcamera.com/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/540801/an//page/0/vc/1) post over at the AP forum that made me suspect the CR2016...

I read that, some of them think it can cause issues and others don't. It is an old camera though, the lithium battery has never been changed.
Flash In The Pan
05-10-2009, 13:32
Maplins sell the wee battery, if you have one near by
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 13:33
Maplins sell the wee battery, if you have one near by

It's a good half hour on the train, my flu ridden brain is telling me the journey's not a good idea.
Just Dave
05-10-2009, 13:34
Don't have the 350d now, really wish I hadn't sold it :-(
I'll head into town now.

Oh thought you had as its in your Sig, hope you get one :thumbs:
Cranky
05-10-2009, 13:35
Strange enough try a couple of petrol stations, the 2016 is a common remote central locking battery thats where I got mine from, otherwise theres usually an argos or tesco close by
ConfusedChicca
05-10-2009, 14:17
I'm happy to report all is as it should be in camera land, for the princely sum of £2. Even the fact I somehow managed to slice my finger open on the camera somehow can't stop me smiling.
Thanks for your all your help, it's definitely appreciated
tbm
05-10-2009, 16:29
Win :cool:
Just Dave
06-10-2009, 05:41
I'm happy to report all is as it should be in camera land, for the princely sum of £2. Even the fact I somehow managed to slice my finger open on the camera somehow can't stop me smiling.
Thanks for your all your help, it's definitely appreciated

Im Pleased fpr you that alls well, Phew panic over :):):)
ConfusedChicca
06-10-2009, 07:54
I still can't believe that that affected the whole camera, it's ridiculous.
petersmart
06-10-2009, 07:59
is the one in your 350D not the same


The 350D has a little battery in it ?

Not the big re-chargeable one?

Where?
david1701
06-10-2009, 10:32
same slot as the big one theres a watch battery to run the clock its in a holder on the side

I was gonna advise grabbing a multi meter to check it :D
petersmart
06-10-2009, 10:50
WOW!

There is - I never knew that - it's well hidden.

I've had my 350D for over 4 years now and never knew that.

It doesn't even seem to be mentioned in the manual, at least not under "Battery."