Canon EOS-1 V Autofocus Not Working

[Jim Moore]

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]

Just indoors, or out in daylight as well?

 

[Arvee]

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.

 

[Jim Moore]

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

 

[moranjr]

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.

 

[flatulent1]

It's definitely worth fixing. I love mine.