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Canon slr will not take a picture. States the word busy. I tried a new memory card ..same result no change. It is a rebel.

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You are not mentioning what Canon model, so we would be at a loss to assist you. There may be a way to do a factory reset on your camera, check the manual. In your question you state "...slr...", that indicates a film camera. Also, you say you added a memory card, that indicates a DSLR. If a factory reset that does not work call Canon:
1-800-652-2666). Monday-Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 am, Saturday: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. All times ET, excluding holidays

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SOURCE: Canon EOS Rebel K2 35mm SLR Camera troubleshooting forum

Go to the link below for owner's manual. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=214&modelid=9429 Once you are on this page, click the "Drivers and Downloads" tab near the middle/right of the page. Next, click on the red letters that read "Product/Software Manuals." A new pop-up will appear displaying Canon. (NOTE: You may have to temporarily allow the pop-up.) At the bottom of this page, click on EOS_REBEL_K2.pdf and open. Then go to page 24. Good luck.

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Anonymous

Posted on Dec 07, 2007

SOURCE: Rebel EOS Rebel SLR film camera-pictures develop like film was exposed

The shutter is most likely damaged.

Anonymous

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Posted on May 07, 2008

SOURCE: canon k2 manual

Hi- here is a link for your manual. If this solved your problem PLEASE rate this as fixed. If you need more help just add a comment and I'll be happy to assist you further. Thanks.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=313&modelid=9429

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SOURCE: When I try to take

Sequence motor is jammed.
Needs service.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: My Canon EOS Rebel 35mm SLR camera seems to be

One of the shutter blades is faulty or is being obstructed. Either that or you're using flash to take pictures but using too fast a shutter speed, most SLR's have a flash synch speed of 1/60 or 1/125 of a second.

The first problem will need a professional repair, but it may be a fairly straightforward one. The second problem would require that you read the user manual for both the camera and flashgun.

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I have a Canon Rebel xs..that is reading card write protected...how do I clear that...the card is now empty and the pictures are on a disc

Take the memory card out of your camera and look at it. SD/SDHC cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

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Feb 28, 2012 • Canon EOS Rebel XS 35mm SLR Camera

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Have canon rebel xs , getting card write protected error

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Also after you have unlocked the card you should format the memory card in the camera it is going to be used in. Failing to do so may produce other errors and possibly corrupt pictures and files Formatting clean the memory card to produce optimum performance between the camera and card

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Jan 18, 2011 • Canon EOS Rebel XS 35mm SLR Camera

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I have a Canon Rebel XS 1000D, I am having issues with my 18-55 lense. When I try to take a picture in AF it flashes but then says it is busy. What should I do

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I can help you fix the BUSY Error or Error 99 of your Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D.

Installation of this Canon EOS Rebel XS / Canon EOS 1000D firmware version 1.06 update will solve these problems:

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