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camerageak · Jul 3, 2009, 2:43 PM

i use the 50d as my primary wedding camera and here is the problem. it works great for a while then it starts overexsposing real bad. i change the setting, lens, flash with no help. i take the battery out with no luck. after it sits overnight it works fine. i emailed canon and they want me to send it in which i am going to ,just wanted to see if anybody else had this problem. thanks for any help

Berkant · Jul 3, 2009, 4:07 PM

Maybe you're inadvertently turning the large dial on the back causing the exposure compensation to increase.

Mark1616 · Jul 3, 2009, 4:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Berkant

Maybe you're inadvertently turning the large dial on the back causing the exposure compensation to increase.

That wouldn't be resolved by leaving to stand overnight.

I have no idea at all what might cause something like that and certainly not something I've experienced myself with any of my Canon kit.

I take it we are talking all shots in all conditions, not just when using flash or something?

I am very interested to hear what Canon say about the cause as it is a little different to the norm. Hope it is back with you soon.

mrfearless47 · Jul 3, 2009, 11:30 PM

Sounds like a heating problem in the light sensor. That is definitely a factory service center job.

Ctrack · Jul 21, 2009, 1:10 AM

Camerageek, did you ever resolve your sensor issue?

camerageak · Jul 25, 2009, 6:03 PM

not yet , i just shipped it in . they recieved it thursday so i am just waiting now.

camerageak · Jul 29, 2009, 6:08 PM

i got my 50d back yesterday(really quick turnaround) this is what they said ."it was found that the adjustment of the part was incorrect the flash exposure was incorrect from time to time shutter" i have no idea what that means but the repair was "speed/exposure/e-shutter/e-ttl were adjusted". sounds like the exposure wasn't working correctly and they fixed it. i am not real sure they didn't just send me a different camera. i left the strap on the camera and the strap sent back was off the camera and looks new and it just don't feel the same even tho they are the same style. bottom line i got it back fast and it appears to work pretty good.

griffina6 · Jul 29, 2009, 7:52 PM

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Originally Posted by camerageak

bottom line i got it back fast and it appears to work pretty good.

Thanks for the update. As another 50D owner it adds confidence in the purchase.

Ctrack · Aug 5, 2009, 12:14 AM

I have known them to replace cameras. Did you check the serial numbers? But I also know that they ask that you to remove all accessories. So they could have removed the strap and just given you a new one.

2SwiFt29 · Aug 17, 2009, 4:57 PM

Never had this problem at all.. glad the problem has been fixed though..

Jul 3, 2009, 2:43 PM	#1
camerageak Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 121	50d problem i use the 50d as my primary wedding camera and here is the problem. it works great for a while then it starts overexsposing real bad. i change the setting, lens, flash with no help. i take the battery out with no luck. after it sits overnight it works fine. i emailed canon and they want me to send it in which i am going to ,just wanted to see if anybody else had this problem. thanks for any help

Aug 17, 2009, 4:57 PM	#10
2SwiFt29 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 4	Never had this problem at all.. glad the problem has been fixed though.. __________________ Canon 50D . Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS . Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS . Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II . Canon 580EX II Flash

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Jul 3, 2009, 4:07 PM	#2
Berkant Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: IZMIR Turkey Posts: 7	Maybe you're inadvertently turning the large dial on the back causing the exposure compensation to increase.

Jul 3, 2009, 11:30 PM	#4
mrfearless47 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 12	Sounds like a heating problem in the light sensor. That is definitely a factory service center job.

Jul 21, 2009, 1:10 AM	#5
Ctrack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 224	Camerageek, did you ever resolve your sensor issue?

Jul 25, 2009, 6:03 PM	#6
camerageak Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 121	not yet , i just shipped it in . they recieved it thursday so i am just waiting now.

Jul 29, 2009, 6:08 PM	#7
camerageak Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 121	i got my 50d back yesterday(really quick turnaround) this is what they said ."it was found that the adjustment of the part was incorrect the flash exposure was incorrect from time to time shutter" i have no idea what that means but the repair was "speed/exposure/e-shutter/e-ttl were adjusted". sounds like the exposure wasn't working correctly and they fixed it. i am not real sure they didn't just send me a different camera. i left the strap on the camera and the strap sent back was off the camera and looks new and it just don't feel the same even tho they are the same style. bottom line i got it back fast and it appears to work pretty good.

Aug 5, 2009, 12:14 AM	#9
Ctrack Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 224	I have known them to replace cameras. Did you check the serial numbers? But I also know that they ask that you to remove all accessories. So they could have removed the strap and just given you a new one.