Canon EOS-1 V Autofocus Not Working

Jim Moore

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This camera has been sitting in a camera bag on the top shelf of my closet for about 9 or 10 years. I got it out today and the auto focus hunts really slow and will not lock on to the subject.

Anyone have this issue before and know of a fix or how expensive it might be to get it fixed?

The lenses used are like new and work on other cameras so that's not the issue.

Thanks,

Jim
 

Tamara

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Just indoors, or out in daylight as well?
 

Arvee

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Clean the battery/body contacts and the contacts at the body/lens interface and see if that helps. If that doesn't help, it is most likely an electronics failure and cost to repair will most likely be prohibitive.
 
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Jim Moore

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I happens both indoors and outside in daylight. I'll try cleaning all of the contacts and see if that helps. Thanks!!
 

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Clean the contacts and don't be discouraged from getting a repair quote if needed. The 1V is a great camera and you will enjoy shooting it again.
 

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It's definitely worth fixing. I love mine.
 
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