Need help with my new canon eos 40d?

Question

Today I bought a Canon EOS 40D "body". On trying to use the camera however I have found that I cannot focus it and I cannot get the LCD screen to work. I did not buy the camera with a lense. Do you think this could be the problem? I cannot see why it would be.

Answer 1

As stated above, not a very nice way of answering it, but yes you do need to by a lens (it’s a bit like having a head but no eyes to see).

I would suggest getting a cheap lens to start with such as the 18-55mm canon lens, or their 50mm f/1.8. Both of which are ok but the latter is cheaper and as it is what is known was a 'prime' lens (one that does not zoom).

Once you put the lens on it should work.

I am assuming that when you say you purchased the 40d that you did not have an SLR before, but in the case that you did i am assuming that you have checked your existing lens is set to auto focus mode (there should be a small switch the as an 'A' and a 'M' on it, switch it to 'A'). As for the second problem you might be asking about the live view function on the camera, for this it needs to be in a creative mode (i.e one of the ones above the green square) and then you have to press set I think.

Hope this helps and good luck with your new camera.

Answer 2

Maybe..If you want more zoom focus, but it should focus with the extra lens. Here an one with an extra lens:

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/pl/29-10040...

Hope it Helps!

Answer 3

uhh, no S**t sherlock. You need a lens to focus. Sell the 40D and get a camera you can handle, OK? If you didn't realize you need a lens, you probably don't know which one you WILL need, much less any of its other special features.

Answer 4

The phrase "More m_n_y than sense" springs to mind.

Answer 5

HI Hayley.   I guess someone has answered your question... though not very tactfully  :( .     I know you are very excited about your new 40D....  but to get it to work,  you will have to have a lens.  I cannot understand why the sales clerk did not mention that to you.    That 40D was pretty expensive and now you will have to spend another $200 - $400 on a lens.    You should look into getting one of the lesser expensive lenses to start out with.  Maybe the 18-55mm.  In my camera bag,  I insist on a telephoto.  I have the 28-200mm along with a few others.   Look online at B&H photo, Adorama, Calumet for some nice quality affordable choices.   Hope you get that lens soon...  you are going to enjoy your new camera a lot :))