Function not selectable in current shooting mode

SOURCE: selecting stitch assist and the video functions

If under warranty send it back.
If not replace the camera - these things dont get repaired

Fernando Tobar

• 35 Answers
• Posted on Jul 19, 2009

SOURCE: When turning on the rebel xsi in the basic zone, I

Normally such message appear when trying to use the flash pusshin the flash rise button.
Flash will open manually only in non automatic shooting modes: P, Tv, Av,M and A-DEP

SOURCE: No matter what button I push on the Rebel XS EOS,

What shooting mode are you in? In manual, the camera leaves most everything to you. In full auto, the camera does everything. Try some of the other modes to see if they offer the functions you want.

SOURCE: My screen says "this functrion

I don't know what function you're trying for but have you tried a different mode?

SOURCE: I try to focus and

Yes there are two zones of selection on the mode dial. one is basic zone (in which you have potrait, landscape, closeup, sports, night portrait & flash off) these are fully automatic modes and the camera does every thing for you you cannot change the focus. you can zoom out and zoom in and when u see in the view finder the picture is blur. then press the shutter button halfway the camera automatically zooms in or out for the correct focal lenght. only in creative zone you can do it. like programe ae , shutter priority , aperture priority , manual exposure. Hope this solves your problem. Prashanth.