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XTi firing when turned on - tongue switch

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I know I've seen threads mentioning this before, but the search here sucks, I can't find it.

Sometimes as I flip my camera on, it starts shooting continuously. Sometimes 3 shots, sometimes it shoots as though it isn't going to stop. I've tried turning it on/off with the switched plugged/not plugged in, etc.

Any advice or links to the other threads, thanks
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Check to make sure your switch is plugged in all the way. If thats not the problem then your switch is just wearing out. I used to go through at least two per season. That is the tell tale sign its time to replace the tongue switch.

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Check to make sure your switch is plugged in all the way. If thats not the problem then your switch is just wearing out. I used to go through at least two per season. That is the tell tale sign its time to replace the tongue switch.



He said he tried it with the switch not plugged in. ;)
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Sounds like a short in the cable, connector molding, or switch. Easiest diagnostic with no science involved at all is to just get another tongue switch (or any sort of remote control, which you might find at Best Buy and could try out in the store for free) and see if it happens with that one too.

If it DOES happen with the 2nd switch... then you have probably serious problems. But I'll bet it doesn't.

Side note... trying to plug a switch in while the camera is on most likely will cause at least one shot to fire as the plug slides in and temporarily crosses contacts. Always plug and unplug while off, for the sake of convenience.
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I also find it useful to have a back up switch so I can just plug and go.

In fact I keep one rolled up inside the lining at the top of my helmet.

For some reason when one goes bad it's often while I'm in the plane.
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