Canon shutter lock up

[Carl911]

I have experienced four shutter lock ups over the last few days. I have a 40d. Is it worth getting my Camera services or could this be more serious?
It seems to be ok once I turn the camera off then back on again but obviously this us not right.
Any suggestions where best to service it?

Cheers carl

 

[mr_pants]

Maybe a couple of things to try: is the battery fully charged or is it getting low? Have you checked and perhaps tried cleaning the lens contacts?

It could, unfortunately, be the early signs of shutter failure, however.

 

[KIPAX]

happened on my 1dmkIII a couple of weeks ago.. did it a few times.. then one day it stopped alltogether at a game and I couldnt get it to shoot.. but then ok when i got home..

sent to canon who cleaned the shutter mechanism (£74) replaced a washer (9 pence) and billed me £94... working perfect now and got a shutter count as well.

 

[Carl911]

happened on my 1dmkIII a couple of weeks ago.. did it a few times.. then one day it stopped alltogether at a game and I couldnt get it to shoot.. but then ok when i got home..

sent to canon who cleaned the shutter mechanism (£74) replaced a washer (9 pence) and billed me £94... working perfect now and got a shutter count as well.

Sounds very similar. May have to send it off soon I think otherwise it will let me down when I most need it.