Canon EOS 30 Troubleshooting

Camera does not appear to be on and nothing is on the LCD screen.

Make sure the batteries you installed are correctly installed and are lithium CR123A (or DL123A) 6V batteries.

Battery contacts are located on the battery door. If they are obstructed, clean them with a small brush or with steel wool. If cleaning the contacts does not work you can replace them. Canon EOS 30 Battery Door Replacement

If the camera is working and the LCD screen is not on, the LCD screen may need to be replaced. Canon EOS 30 LCD Screen Replacement

If the camera does not turn on at all after checking the batteries, an internal component may be disconnected or dysfunctional. The malfunctioning component should be replaced.

Verify that there is still film on the roll and it is installed correctly.

Verify that the film is inserted properly and there are no jams. Look for a film symbol on the LCD screen to see if the camera recognizes the film.

Verify that the shutter curtain and mirror are not stuck and there are no obstructions. The shutter curtain is the thin black sheet inside the film compartment that separates horizontally. It can be accessed by opening the film door. The mirror can be accessed from the front of the camera with the lens assembly removed. If you lift up the mirror you will be able to see the shutter curtain.

An internal component may be disconnected or dysfunctional. The malfunctioning components should be replaced.

Clean lens with a blower brush to remove dust. Then use lens cleaning paper and fluid to gently wipe the lens in a spiral from the center to the outer edge.

Keep the camera steady or use a tripod.

Exposure to open light and x-rays can damage film. Try using brand-new film.

The film may not have been developed correctly.

The camera's flash setting may be off. Turn the flash setting on and verify that the flash is working. Settings are located on the dial on the top of the camera.

Give the flash unit time to charge before taking pictures.

If the battery level of the camera is too low the flash may not work. Verify that the battery indicator on the LCD screen reads normally.

The flash unit of the camera may be damaged. The flash unit should be replaced.

Verify the lens assembly is designed for the Canon EF lens mount.

The lens mount ring on the camera may be warped or damaged. Inspect the ring for problems. Canon EOS 30 Lens Mount Rings

The mount on the lens assembly may be warped or damaged. Inspect the assembly for problems.

If the AV port does not properly connect to the AV cable, you can remove and replace the AV port. Canon EOS 30 Remote Control Socket Replacement

An internal component may be disconnected or dysfunctional. The malfunctioning components should be replaced.

If the strap loops do not function properly, you can remove and replace them. Canon EOS 30 Strap Loops Replacement

If the image in the viewfinder is dirty or obstructed, you can clean or replace the inner eyepiece. Canon EOS 30 lnner Eyepiece Replacement