Issue with my T2i Mode Dial

[mom2rtk]

I've had a number of the Canon Rebels. I love my Canon T2i, but have been a little annoyed with an issue that has come up occasionally since I got it.

The knob at the top where I select Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, etc..... seems to change too easily. I can have it set to Av....... I take a few photos, walk around, then when I use it again, it seems to have gotten turned to M or some other mode I didn't select. It's the same style knob I've had on the other earlier Canon Rebel models, but this is the first one where I've had trouble with the knob shifting to another mode without me actually changing it. It just apparently turns too easily and shifts in the course of general handling.

So........ has anyone else had this trouble? Should I just train myself to double check it more often? (Clearly this approach hasn't worked for me yet.... ) Or should I have it looked at?

 

[PrincessInOz]

I have the T2i (since Mar/Apr 2010) and haven't experienced the same issue at all.....(yet?)

 

[mom2rtk]

I have the T2i (since Mar/Apr 2010) and haven't experienced the same issue at all.....(yet?)

I'm sure you're fine then. I noticed it for the first time shortly after getting it. (And like I said, it never happened with my original Rebel, or the Xt, Xti, or Xsi I have had through the years). I just don't know if Canon would do anything if I say the knob turns too easily. It's not like it's broken or anything. But I'm getting increasingly annoyed with it.

 

[WilsonFlyer]

One of the reasons I like my 60D (It locks.). I still have my T2i too. I know that doesn't help but I constantly had the same problem with the T2i.

 

[mom2rtk]

One of the reasons I like my 60D (It locks.). I still have my T2i too. I know that doesn't help but I constantly had the same problem with the T2i.

Interesting that you had the same problem. Love the idea of the lock on the 60D. Unfortunately that solution isn't in the cards for me.

I'd love to hear from others with the T2i.

 

[boBQuincy]

I've had a number of the Canon Rebels. I love my Canon T2i, but have been a little annoyed with an issue that has come up occasionally since I got it.

The knob at the top where I select Auto, P, Tv, Av, M, etc..... seems to change too easily.
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So........ has anyone else had this trouble?

DW has the same problem with her Xsi (my Xsi, purchased a week later seems to be ok). From looking at other Canon SLRs it appears that there is a spring & ball (or wedge) detent to hold the dial in place, and that the spring force varies considerably on the cameras. If there were no problem then why would Canon "fix" it on the 60D?

The spring force can be increased by stretching/bending the spring (not usually permanent) or shimming it (usually lasts a very long time). It appears that to get to the dial spring requires removing the camera's top cover, not difficult but not for those who are worried about taking apart a functioning camera!

 

[mom2rtk]

DW has the same problem with her Xsi (my Xsi, purchased a week later seems to be ok). From looking at other Canon SLRs it appears that there is a spring & ball (or wedge) detent to hold the dial in place, and that the spring force varies considerably on the cameras. If there were no problem then why would Canon "fix" it on the 60D?
The spring force can be increased by stretching/bending the spring (not usually permanent) or shimming it (usually lasts a very long time). It appears that to get to the dial spring requires removing the camera's top cover, not difficult but not for those who are worried about taking apart a functioning camera!

That's a great question. I was nosing around on the internet and didn't find much about others with MY problem, but found some folks who were irritated with the mode dial lock. Go figure.

I also emailed Canon. I'm guessing they won't do anything since nothing is really broken, but it can't hurt to ask.

Nor do I feel like removing the top cover! Although your explanation certainly seems to make much sense.

 

[ssuriano]

This happens to me with my 40D sometimes. I think the nob itself brushes against my hip or shirt and causes it to slide to the next position. It's annoying, but Canon won't do anything to fix it unless the nob breaks off.

 

[mom2rtk]

This happens to me with my 40D sometimes. I think the nob itself brushes against my hip or shirt and causes it to slide to the next position. It's annoying, but Canon won't do anything to fix it unless the nob breaks off.

Hmmmmmmmmmm........ any ideas?

Just kidding......... I think........

 

[mom2rtk]

This happens to me with my 40D sometimes. I think the nob itself brushes against my hip or shirt and causes it to slide to the next position. It's annoying, but Canon won't do anything to fix it unless the nob breaks off.

Just curious....... did you ask Canon about it? If so, can you tell me what their respone was?

They emailed me back and said I can send it in if I think there's something wrong with the dial. Of course, I could just end up without my camera for a couple weeks, only to have them mail it back saying it's not broken, so they won't do anything.

 

[ssuriano]

Just curious....... did you ask Canon about it? If so, can you tell me what their respone was?

They emailed me back and said I can send it in if I think there's something wrong with the dial. Of course, I could just end up without my camera for a couple weeks, only to have them mail it back saying it's not broken, so they won't do anything.

I have Canons pro tier service package (the silver level of CPS) so I was able to speak with a representative on the phone; they said unless the nob wouldn't change the shooting mode or broke off then it would come out of my pocket to replace it. In true Canon fashion they don't like giving quotes until they have your camera or lens. I opted to pass on the service and not send in my camera so I can't give you a guess on what it will cost to have the nob replaced. What I can say is having Canon do work on your camera is very costly, it's well worth the cost if you need it, however unless you are having problems with the shooting mode not being able to change I would just deal with the slight annoyance of the nob moving on its own.

 

[mom2rtk]

I have Canons pro tier service package (the silver level of CPS) so I was able to speak with a representative on the phone; they said unless the nob wouldn't change the shooting mode or broke off then it would come out of my pocket to replace it. In true Canon fashion they don't like giving quotes until they have your camera or lens. I opted to pass on the service and not send in my camera so I can't give you a guess on what it will cost to have the nob replaced. What I can say is having Canon do work on your camera is very costly, it's well worth the cost if you need it, however unless you are having problems with the shooting mode not being able to change I would just deal with the slight annoyance of the nob moving on its own.

That's really helpful and pretty much lets me know where I stand. Thank you!

 

[ssuriano]

That's really helpful and pretty much lets me know where I stand. Thank you!

You're welcome, glad I could help!

 

[WilsonFlyer]

DW has the same problem with her Xsi (my Xsi, purchased a week later seems to be ok). From looking at other Canon SLRs it appears that there is a spring & ball (or wedge) detent to hold the dial in place, and that the spring force varies considerably on the cameras. If there were no problem then why would Canon "fix" it on the 60D?

The spring force can be increased by stretching/bending the spring (not usually permanent) or shimming it (usually lasts a very long time). It appears that to get to the dial spring requires removing the camera's top cover, not difficult but not for those who are worried about taking apart a functioning camera!

It's not "fixed" on the 60D, per se. The 60D has a LOCK button in the center that MUST be depressed in order to rotate the dial. Almost all of Canon's xxD and Professional line have this feature.

 

[eblong]

I have experienced a similar problem, but in my case, I realized that the mode changes were always after turning the camera on. I then realized I need to make sure my thumb doesn't hit the dial when I turn the camera on or off. Since then, all has been OK.

 

[boBQuincy]

It's not "fixed" on the 60D, per se. The 60D has a LOCK button in the center that MUST be depressed in order to rotate the dial. Almost all of Canon's xxD and Professional line have this feature.

Afaik this feature is new to the 60D, none of the other xxD models have it and the 1D models do not have a mode dial.