HELP MY CAMERA HAS JUST DIED!!!

[Harveypops]

I've got a canon 1000d EOS. I've just bought a new lens for it, canon make 55-250. I've taken 3 pictures with it. The LCD screen is now not working and everytime I try to take a picture it just says busy through the view finder. 

What's happened?! The only concern I have is that the  box my lens came with shows the different models it can be used with and my model isn't one mentioned. HOWEVER, Jessops and another camera shop have been letting me try out a variety of lens (including the canon 55-250) on the 1000d model in their shop.

Sorry if this is a ramble. I'm taking it back to Jessops tomorrow. Any ideas what happened. I've had it less than 2 weeks. 

[MegandMolly]

Have you tried removing the batteries from the camera for a few minutes, then replacing them?
It might make the camera 'reset' itself.

[JennyBee]

Oh dear. Hope it's nothing serious - mine better not try this

[Harveypops]

Have you tried removing the batteries from the camera for a few minutes, then replacing them?
It might make the camera 'reset' itself.

Tried that, even recharged the battery.    Harvey can't believe his luck 

[Philtrum]

a few questions ...

does it do the same with the other lens on ?
is the memory card seated in ok ?
check the contacts between the lens and camera are clean

[Harveypops]

Still not working with the original lens on. The contacts appear to be clean and the memory card seems to be in fine. The LCD screen is showing zero signs of working. The flash and auto focus are all working, but it won't actual take a picture.

[Philtrum]

just been reading up on this and it seems to be a common problem on the 1000d, couple more things to try

check the popup flash is down correctly (press on top of camera)

if you put the camera in manual mode (turn the dial to M) does it do the same ?

[Harveypops]

No change    I knew I should have got the 450d 

[Philtrum]

im afraid its back to the shop 

how old is it ?

Phil

[superscot]

http://www.fixya.com/support/t1335879-cannon_eos_rebel_xs_shows_busy_display


Have a read

[Harveypops]

The grand old age of 2 weeks today.   It's taken alot of photos in it's small time with me.  Thanks for trying. I'm hoping they'll just do a straight swap. Do you think the new lens may not be compatible?  

[Philtrum]

the new lens is not the issue, it would not have caused this. 
There seems to be a common problem with the 1000d, just read numerous reports with people having the same errors (its prob only 1 in a 1000 ... but its obviously not a one off), those that would not get swapped in the shop got sent back to canon and repaired under warrenty, all have had new mainboards fitted, so its obviously a common fault, might be worth playing your face a bit in the shop and seeing if they will go part way to changing to the 450 .. or a swap for a 400 and a bit of a refund if they have one in stock
, dont worry about the megapixels, my 350d is only 8mp but I can print A3 prints from it without any problem

hope thats some help
Phil

[Harveypops]

I've just read the link. Trust me to get the dudd? Hopefully I'll just be able to exchange it as I'm within my 28 days?? I think from my OH'S response changing to the 450d is not a popular option 

I was looking forward to taking some pics of Harvey with it over the weekend    I still think Harvey played a small role with my camera's rather sudden death 

[JennyBee]

This is worrying me now let us know what the shop says x

[Harveypops]

I will. Have you read the link Superscot posted? I was so dizzy n the shop when I bought the camera (exact words were- I'm looking for a camera to take pictures of a very fast dog) I'm worried they'll think it was just me.