Problem in Canon EOS 1V HS

[amellice]

Hi, I've a problem with Canon EOS 1V HS, sometimes when I press the shutter button (any one of the 2 buttons in camera) the camera will take more than one shot, sometimes up to 17 shots! I doubled check if I'm bracketing and I'm not. Does anyone know what's wrong or experienced similar problem?

Thanks

 

[film_man]

Sticky shutter button contact? Maybe try some canned air though that could cause other issues (push dirt into the viewfinder/lens if attached).

 

[Schnauzer]

Just to be sure, You do have it set to single shot?

Ron

 

[amellice]

Just to be sure, You do have it set to single shot?

Ron

absolutely, single shot, no bracketing

 

[Schnauzer]

I would try setting it to continuous and shoot a few bursts and then set it back to single shot and try it. May do nothing, but worth a try.

Ron

 

[Ricardo Miranda]

I don't have an -1V, but I used to have the predecessor, the -1N and a -3.
They had a very hair trigger, quite a light touch that might be causing problems if you have a heavy touch.

Considering that the -1V has improved weather seals around the shutter button, blowing air there shouldn't make any difference.
It isn't like the old mechanical shutter buttons.

I suspect it is a problem with the electronic board underneath the shutter button.
I have seen that sort of problems with push buttons in many electronic cameras, but not on Canon.
My experience is with Minoltas.
And it is the opposite: buttons needing extra pressure to activate functions.