"Busy" signal on 400d

cambug · 22nd September 2007

Hi...

I'm new to dslr and my 400d (bought around Comex time).

Most of time, I am able to take a 2nd shot immediately after the 1st. I'm not using burst mode here.

But sometimes, I could not take the 2nd shot immediately. When that happens, I noticed a "busy" signal in the viewfinder and LCD. Sometimes this "busy" signal can stay for around 2to 4 seconds.

I can't seem to notice any trend in this. Just random.

Could it be my CF card? Or is it my camera itself?

Any hints/tips/advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

shahrulesa · 22nd September 2007

It could be due to several reasons like slow CF card. The other thing is if you use longer exposure, it will take longer for the camera to process the image. Try setting image at raw and do a shot .5 sec long, you see what i mean.

calebk · 22nd September 2007

Originally Posted by shahrulesa

It could be due to several reasons like slow CF card. The other thing is if you use longer exposure, it will take longer for the camera to process the image. Try setting image at raw and do a shot .5 sec long, you see what i mean.

IIRC, only with exposures 1 sec and longer will cause the 'busy' sign to appear. This is because the long exposure noise reduction only kicks in with exposures one sec and longer.

grantyale · 22nd September 2007

Perhaps the flash capacitor is charging or the flash is in "protection" after a few consecutive full blasts.

szelee · 26th September 2007

I had that problem too when I used free Sony Compact Vault 5GB when I purchased 400D few months ago. Use other CF card like Sandisk and see the difference.

noelm · 26th September 2007

I have the same problem with my 400D, I am not sure if it is the CF card, I am using Sandisk Ultra 2GB

Photo Nuts · 26th September 2007

Using Ridata 150x 4 Gb and 8 GB cards.

Don't shoot long exposure shots frequently.

No problems.

cambug · 14th October 2007

Originally Posted by grantyale

Perhaps the flash capacitor is charging or the flash is in "protection" after a few consecutive full blasts.

Thanks all for the replies and tips. Appreciate that.

After some trials during the past week, yes, it appears to be the consequtive use of built-in camera flash (about 4 consequtive shots I think).
I hope that is normal??

But if that's normal, then comes my next question: Does that mean I need to get an external flash now?

KeonSG · 14th October 2007

hey there .. im using a 400D also and i happen to experience what u are experiencing too ... its due to the busting of flash... more that 4 shots with flash and the camera just stays and busy ... meaning its recharging the flash ...

KeonSG · 14th October 2007

hey there .. im using a 400D also and i happen to experience what u are experiencing too ... its due to the busting of flash... more that 4 shots with flash and the camera just stays and busy ... meaning its recharging the flash ...

nicknicksin · 15th October 2007

Are u shot with long exp (like night shot). If yes check yr custom function (c.fn)
02 long exp. noise reduction. Can try to off this function.

Hope it help

SnapJaX · 19th October 2007

actaully for the flash recharging..you can override it by closing the flash once then popping it back up.. But it's only for one shot so u need to repeat the process if u want it to flash again..

But i guess it's not reccomended as it might blow the bulb =x

If you use flash that often, then get a flashgun =))

Shoot more, Learn more! ^^

22nd September 2007	#1
cambug New Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45	"Busy" signal on 400d Hi... I'm new to dslr and my 400d (bought around Comex time). Most of time, I am able to take a 2nd shot immediately after the 1st. I'm not using burst mode here. But sometimes, I could not take the 2nd shot immediately. When that happens, I noticed a "busy" signal in the viewfinder and LCD. Sometimes this "busy" signal can stay for around 2to 4 seconds. I can't seem to notice any trend in this. Just random. Could it be my CF card? Or is it my camera itself? Any hints/tips/advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

22nd September 2007	#2
shahrulesa Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 619	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d It could be due to several reasons like slow CF card. The other thing is if you use longer exposure, it will take longer for the camera to process the image. Try setting image at raw and do a shot .5 sec long, you see what i mean. __________________ Shahrul Esa

22nd September 2007	#4
grantyale Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pioneer Posts: 1,396	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d Perhaps the flash capacitor is charging or the flash is in "protection" after a few consecutive full blasts.

26th September 2007	#5
szelee Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: West Coast Posts: 137	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d I had that problem too when I used free Sony Compact Vault 5GB when I purchased 400D few months ago. Use other CF card like Sandisk and see the difference. __________________ blog \| gallery

26th September 2007	#6
noelm Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 119	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d I have the same problem with my 400D, I am not sure if it is the CF card, I am using Sandisk Ultra 2GB

26th September 2007	#7
Photo Nuts Deregistered Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 94	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d Using Ridata 150x 4 Gb and 8 GB cards. Don't shoot long exposure shots frequently. No problems.

14th October 2007	#9
KeonSG New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 49	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d hey there .. im using a 400D also and i happen to experience what u are experiencing too ... its due to the busting of flash... more that 4 shots with flash and the camera just stays and busy ... meaning its recharging the flash ...

15th October 2007	#11
nicknicksin Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Yew Tee Posts: 219	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d Are u shot with long exp (like night shot). If yes check yr custom function (c.fn) 02 long exp. noise reduction. Can try to off this function. Hope it help __________________ flickr , darckr

19th October 2007	#12
SnapJaX Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bukit Batok Posts: 252	Re: "Busy" signal on 400d actaully for the flash recharging..you can override it by closing the flash once then popping it back up.. But it's only for one shot so u need to repeat the process if u want it to flash again.. But i guess it's not reccomended as it might blow the bulb =x If you use flash that often, then get a flashgun =)) Shoot more, Learn more! ^^ __________________ Canon 400D:18-55:75-300:50F1.8:tokina 28-70F2.8: msn - viroxmk5@hotmail.com