Jakob Sigur�sson wrote:
>Greetings,
>I have a Canon rebel G (500N) and mainly use a 28-135 IS, lens
>which I b.t.w. think is great for travel.
>
>My rebel has the tendency to 'go blank' when I take a pic. That is the lcd
>display goes blank and the mirror does not go back down. The camera comes
>back to life if I press the button again or switch to lock.
>
>I have the chance to buy a used 620 here in Iceland. I have heard that the
>autofocus is slow and that it uses a lot of energy, but otherwise
>people seem to be pleased with the 620.
>
>How slow is the autofocus compared to the rebel?
>Does anyone have guess as to what is wrong with my rebel?
>
>regards,
> Jakob S.
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Hi Jakob,
If I were you I would send the Rebel in for a repair. Is the battery new?
Check the contacts and see if there is any problem there as well.
IMO, I wouold opt for a newer SLR body. Why go backward, when for not mcuh
more you can get an Elan II or Rebel 2000 at very good used prices.
Peter K
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