Troubleshooting Canon EOS 60D: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you experiencing issues with your Canon EOS 60D camera? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll walk you through some common problems and their solutions to get your camera up and running in no time.

Camera Won’t Turn On

When attempting to use the camera, it does not respond. This can be caused by a dead battery, malfunctioning charger, or a problem with the power switch.

Step 1: Check the Battery

Remove the battery from the camera and plug it into the wall charger. A light will turn on when the battery starts charging. Wait until the battery is 100% charged, which is indicated by a green light, to remove.

Step 2: Check the Charger

If the battery is plugged into the charger and there is an orange light blinking rapidly, check the battery placement in the charger. If the battery is seated correctly in the charger yet it still blinks orange rapidly, you may need to replace the battery charger.

Step 3: Check the Power Switch

When moving the power switch from off to on, the camera is unresponsive. Play around with the switch by wiggling or moving the switch between on and off. After doing so, test to see if the camera is responsive. If the switch still does not work, repair will be needed.

Pop-up Flash Won’t Lift

Upon pressing the caption button with the flash selection on, the flash won’t activate and remains stuck down. This can be caused by an obstruction or a broken flash spring.

Step 1: Check for Obstruction

Check the pop-up flash rail for any form of obstruction that could be blocking the flash. If any object is found, clear it out and try popping up the flash again.

Step 2: Check the Flash Spring

If no obstruction is found on the flash rail, the release spring may be broken. This will require repair or replacement of the spring assembly.

Receive an Error 20 Message

When using the camera, it is unable to capture photos and an error 20 message shows up on the screen. This can be caused by a front lens stuck or an offset mirror.

Step 1: Check the Front Lens

Remove the front lens cover and check for a blocked or obstructed shutter. If obstruction is found, remove it so that the shutter can operate properly.

Step 2: Check the Mirror

After the front lens is removed, check to make sure if the mirror inside the camera is in the correct placement. If the mirror turns out to be offset, correct its placement by making sure no debris is stuck in the camera.

Rubber Grips are Falling Off

After constant use of the camera, the rubber grips wear and begin to come off. This can be caused by bad adhesive.

Step 1: Add New Adhesive

If the rubber grips on the camera begin to fall off, add new adhesive to the back of the grips to make sure it has proper adhesion.

Auto-focus Won’t Work

When taking a photo, the auto-focus feature doesn’t seem to work properly. This can be caused by a poor connection or broken pins.

Step 1: Check the Connection

When using Auto Focus and the lens does not respond, check the device connections. Remove the front lens to observe the gold pins on the bottom. Clean the pins for an accurate connection.

Step 2: Check the Pins

After removing the lens and checking the pins, if one or more of the pins appears to be bent, missing or broken, then the pin assembly will need replacement.

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