Fixing the "Won't Power On" Problem on Your Canon DSLR Camera: A Step-by-Step Guide

Revive Your Dead Canon Camera: A Simple Trick to Bring it Back to Life
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[@Barry-Watson]

I hope this reset procedure saves you from an expensive camera repair or replacement. THANK YOU to those who have offered Super Thanks donations!

[@kee1sr]

i just had a huge panic because my camera would NOT turn on with a full battery of power. as a film student my life literally would come to a stop, as i would fail college without a working camera. watched like 6 ‘fix’ videos and lost hope as none worked. THIS WORKED!! thank you so much 😭

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic, I'm glad it worked for you.

[@stevem1789]

I screamed YES YES YES pumping my fist as it powered right on after the 30 second holding of the shutter button. Freaking amazing. Thank YOU

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad it helped!

[@michaelzwilling4917]

Hey Barry! You are the man! Saved my life! Your video about incorporating a pro power amp with a consumer pre amp changed everything. I'm not an audiophile and rely on on professionals like yourself to help me along. Added a peavey CS 800 pro amp to my Yamaha pre amp and could not understand why I was getting such little output from this peavey amp. I'm using this peavey to power 2 old school peavey subs with the 18 inch black widows. Wow! Ordered the art clean box from Amazon this house is rocking. Thanks to you. Man I appreciate you. Thank you Barry.

[@Barry-Watson]

Thanks! Perfect. Sounds loud!

[@babajideajisafe7064]

I was having a problem with my Canon 70D, After watching a few tutorials on KZbin without success. I ended up with your own instruction on this video. I tried it and it is now working perfectly fine. Yeah !!! You got one like AND one subscriber from me. Thanks!

[@Barry-Watson]

Thanks! Glad it helped!

[@ACatCalledFrancis]

A billion billion and 1 times Thank You!!❤😂😊😊😊😊 For over 3 years my Canon 650d was dead... I lost one of my Hobbies. And now your method reviewed my beloved DSLR. Thank You 😊 thank You thank you😊😊😊😊

[@Barry-Watson]

That's great! Thanks.

[@briandudman1]

Brilliant, I was beginning to think that my camera was toast but tried your advice and it worked a treat all up and running perfectly again. Thank you.

[@Barry-Watson]

Great to hear!

[@LoonyHalfBlood]

This brought back to life my Canon Rebel T7! I was so upset thinking it was gone right before my photography final!

[@tiffanysanders9487]

That's what I have. I hope it fixes mine.

[@kcklek]

watched other tutorials, but this one makes the most logical sense, worked for my t7 (eos 1500D). First time happened around a year ago, had it fixed and they thought it was a problem in the motherboard so I paid around $70. Yesterday, it happened again. Left it for months and when i tried to use it again, it wont turn on. Thought I need to spend money again. Luckily, this video exists now, fixed it for free. Many thanks 😌🙏

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic, glad it worked out for you.

[@alheeley]

So glad I found this, I started browsing online for new battery, new charger, then looking at price of new Canon EOS bodies, then followed your steps and its back up and running again. Cheers!

[@Barry-Watson]

Excellent!

[@RichardBirchett]

Thanks Barry, just tried it on a Canon 1DX Mk I and it's now working fine! Not sure if it will last but its Amazing😀

[@emergecreative_]

cant believe it was that simple!~ worked on my mirrorless camera too. I decided to power up my old m50 that I havent touched in a while and was so sad to see no batteries were working to power it on. Not even plugging in with usb to reset or update! power cycled and drained residual and viola! thank you bro!

[@v4niko]

I have M50 i was not used long time.. and now won’t turn on :/ i have tried that guide from the video but not works for me.. i was trying to turn without SD card and maybe that is issue? I need SD card to turn on canon M50 camera?

[@3minuteleadership]

I have an EOS 40D and this worked. Thank you!!

[@rabjonbetts]

I've got to tell you man, I sold my camera and was about to post it and after checking it, it would not turn on, I was about to refund the guy but came across your video , all I did was kept my finger on the button and voila it worked!!! I just felt that I had to say thanks....

[@Barry-Watson]

Thanks, fantastic!

[@ajhenken1]

I was skeptical but it absolutely worked. Cannot believe it. Thank you!

[@Barry-Watson]

You're welcome!

[@dasilvajose8400]

This worked for me ! 5d mark3 stopped months ago i even bought aone. Today i saw this video and though why don't try this. No cost. And this worked ! Thanks

[@Barry-Watson]

Excellent, glad it worked for you.

[@ZandarKoad]

Glad to hear it worked for so many. I've got a Canon EOS M50, and sadly this did NOT work. Nor did a brand new SanDisk SD card, nor did a 'dummy-batter' (that connects directly to the wall outlet). Still sitting here with a dead camera. Oh well!

[@Barry-Watson]

Sorry to hear that, sometimes things just fail. The camera may need to have internal parts replaced, and that may or may not be a cost effective repair. Best wishes.

[@rayriggs7483]

GENIUS!! Work for my R6! Thank you!

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad it helped!

[@DenisGallant-lp4me]

I can not thank you enough, my heart dropped when my camera would not turn on, this worked perfect thank you again

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad it worked for you!

[@smoothzoe3058]

It worked for you???

[@karoumaikram5148]

An ENORMOUS thank you!! Literally have a photoshoot tomorrow and my camera decided to not turn on 😭

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!

[@smoothzoe3058]

It worked for you??

[@Sambathfilm]

Wow, I was so sceptical but it actually worked. Thanks, Barry, it works on my EOS M50 as well. Brilliant.

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!!

[@profgino78]

I'm from South Africa. Very helpful video. Your last advice helped me with my camera. Thank you so much. High 5

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!

[@miss-norris]

Thank you! It worked, I was considering it dead already but now it's working

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!

[@kyliespear8627]

You’re amazing! I thought I was going to have to drop $400 to get it fixed! Thanks for the help!!

[@Barry-Watson]

You're welcome!!

[@belabegu7741]

Prefect! My 40D comes back up now. Thank you. 🎉

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad it helped!

[@fizzyplazmuh9024]

Massively useful. I have a collection of canon that wouldn't turn on. It was always a microswitch issue which i solved quickly. But i bought anew T6 that does not turn on. In my hubris i assumed it would be a quick and easy fix. Nothing with the mocro switches was involved. I am looking forward to trying your ingenous method. You so systematicallysolved this. Turn on the program mode to make sure power is drained took some in depth thinking. Thanks.

[@Barry-Watson]

Thanks, I hope that fixes it for you. Of course there's always the possibility of a hard failure and the camera needs repair. But judging by the comments here, a soft lockup seems like a common problem. Best wishes!

[@enidgabriela]

thank you so much! you really saved me. you are amazing!

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad I could help!

[@johnsky5]

Thanks for this cool and easy solution. Brought my cam back to life! :)

[@Barry-Watson]

Great to hear!

[@ns6858]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU you have saved my camera and saved me a lot of tears. Thank you for making this video

[@Barry-Watson]

You're welcome!

[@rphoto2001]

Thank you for the tip. It worked for my 5D MK III

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad it helped

[@urbanpulsewalks]

Worked first time, thanks a bunch. Cheers!

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad it helped

[@shirleymalka-cohen4218]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! It worked! We have the D200 Canon, did exactly what you suggested, and it turned on!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic. I'm happy that worked for you.

[@theohe799]

thank you man! you are wonderful!

[@Barry-Watson]

You're welcome!

[@rob-ll8vf]

It really works! So simple so good. Thank you.

[@bigmondaymusic]

I'd also like to add, I found that the camera doesn't like it if you take the memory card out, rename some of the files on the card, and then try to put it back. I deleted the renamed files along with your trick and it went back to working!

[@Barry-Watson]

Good tip! Thanks!

[@Lebrich57]

Whoa that worked!!!! Absolutely amazing. EOS R5. Thank you.

[@AbySangay24]

I can on my camera but the problem is the green light is on but it is blink always but the screen can't open please help me

[@radiogospelstp]

Eu segui a instrução e consegui a solução. Muito obrigado.

[@Barry-Watson]

Excellent, I'm glad it worked for you.

[@grazilolaa]

you saved my life man. you deserve the best. god bless you.

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic. Thanks. Glad it worked for you!

[@HelloWorld-up4of]

Sir, you just saved my life. Thank you.

[@Barry-Watson]

Thanks! Glad to hear it!

[@sunjillrich8931]

Woww i succeeded😂😂 thanks a million sir

[@Barry-Watson]

Great! Glad it worked for you!

[@samiulsojol7936]

Thanks sir . Its working for me ..

[@subashmakajushrestha2957]

My camera has worked because of yo thankyou for your help

[@ColzoArt]

You super star!! Thank YOU!!! This worked for me!!!!!!

[@Barry-Watson]

Great!

[@okey1317]

FANTASTIC.. WORKED FOR MY CANON R8.. MAN🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ പേടിച്ച് പോയി ഞാൻ😂 രണ്ടാഴ്ച ആയെ ഒള്ളരുന്നു വാങ്ങിയിട്ട്

[@Msfili]

Of course didn’t work for me :(

[@Barry-Watson]

Sorry to hear. Sometimes equipment actually fails.

[@muhamadali1509]

It works for me. Thank you very much 🙏

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad to hear that!

[@jameskradel7443]

Thank You so much!! Cannon Power Shot, fixed!

[@Barry-Watson]

Outstanding!

[@bridgetteramos8486]

Omg i love you you just solved my life

[@eddyfrancis2984]

I tried this with M5 shooter is locked. Not working, Could this be a major Canon mirrorless issue, because I've seen some people complaining same.

[@pebkacz]

Hi from Australia🦘 Barry. I have just now discovered the same issue on my 40D EOS DSLR. As an IT Tech your loci made perfect sense to me so I am giving it a go. I have not turned on the camera for 5 years or more due to failing vision and now am heading to the MotoGP motorcycle event in Victoria next weekend. Hope your fix works. 👍

[@loganconklin3420]

Worked for my cannon EOS 7D!

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!

[@WilliamSandifer]

Thank you sooooooo much.

[@Barry-Watson]

You're welcome!

[@jianz4083]

It brought back my Canon 450D which has been in storage for years.appreciate your sharing!

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!

[@cateryan2655]

It worked! Thank you.😊

[@Barry-Watson]

Wow, thank you very much! I'm glad that worked for you.

[@idrisryan5335]

It worked thanks

[@Barry-Watson]

Good to hear

[@bigmondaymusic]

INCREDIBLE! Thank you very much!

[@Barry-Watson]

You're very welcome!

[@kyotokeo]

This worked thanks!!

[@Barry-Watson]

Great to hear!

[@joeyazzara4774]

Omg it worked you are amazing!!!!

[@Barry-Watson]

Glad I could help!

[@dzwinadiichuk9267]

Worked! Thank you❤

[@Barry-Watson]

Great!

[@johnmiguelpubgm3219]

I can ask questions about my camera, what’s wrong with it? Canon 1100d It suddenly turned off, It beeped 2 times first then turned off, and then it won’t turn on… Is this because of the battery or the camera?

[@Barry-Watson]

I'm not an expert on that model. I'd certainly try all of the checks I mentioned in the video, including installing a fresh charged battery. If that doesn't recover the camera my suspicion would be a defective switch or a problem with the internal circuitry. If it's not a simple fix, for a camera of this age I would question if having it serviced by a camera repair expert is cost effective.

[@fergusof]

Thank you!

[@Mospotatis]

Panicked a little but this trick worked!!!

[@Barry-Watson]

Fantastic!

[@donalddriver9641]

WORKED ON MY 50 D!

[@Barry-Watson]

Excellent!

[@valeriemaevillaflor]

Is it also applicable in Canon 600D?

[@MelatoninMartinez-ih2bw]

I bought 2 new batteries it did not turn i saw this but still no luck but the camera is old like i bought it 14 years ago its a Canon 1000d really want it fixed but like it turned on for almost a year and suddenly won’t turn on again please help😭

[@Barry-Watson]

Sorry to hear that. I think a new canon R50 or better would be a huge upgrade.

[@johnmiguelpubgm3219]

Its not working on my canon 1100d 😢😢😢

[@cbanks843]

Will this work for Sony cameras??

[@Barry-Watson]

Can't hurt to try.

[@itzjay41]

I hope this works...😢

[@anuraganand1]

Can you help me with my canon c200

[@Barry-Watson]

Sorry to hear. If it doesn't reset with these tips, I'd suggest sending something like that to Canon service. Maybe this is the excuse you need to upgrade to a c500 ;)

[@alanchua5696]

It works

[@reialestudio9094]

You are a LIVESAVERRRRRR!!!

[@Barry-Watson]

Nice. Glad it worked for you!

[@user-jy5es9kg5z]

I have a problem too..when I turn on camera ,there is a massage card can not be accessed ..what is the solution

[@Barry-Watson]

I would try a new memory card. Perhaps your memory card contacts are not making a good connection in the camera.

[@Zejakov]

No way this worked! I just got 50D with Sigma 17-70 F2.8-4 for 50$ because it was "defect". Literally took me 20 minutes to fix it and now I have fully functional camera 😂

[@Barry-Watson]

What a deal!

[@Zejakov]

@@Barry-Watson Deal of the year, thanks for the help!

[@Sid_R_]

You saved me... ❤🙏

[@Barry-Watson]

Excellent. I'm glad It worked for you!

[@noob.168]

My camera won't turn on and the shutter is closed. Tried this method and didnt work. Mirrorless M50 tho

[@Barry-Watson]

Bummer. Could be a real failure. I'd make sure you have a properly inserted, good SD card, and the lens is in place. Some people suggest removing the battery for a day or so, then trying again. Hope it comes back to life for you.

[@darlingtoncd]

I'm investigating my Samsung NX11. I came across video from the *Craft Art Shack* channel (about 11 months ago) with a fix for the M50. Probably a bit late now but I 'checking for a solution to mine. Hopefully one of them might work for me.

[@emergecreative_]

i tried this with my m50 and it did work. sorry for the silly questions and late response but did you try a brand new factory battery?

[@user-gj6kd4ql8w]

how about powershot a95

[@Barry-Watson]

The comments indicate that this has worked with many different cameras. Please try it and let us know. Of course it's entirely possible to have a hard failure, that this will not revive.

[@mvmalli]

It just comes back for a second or two and then goes black again. Any fix?

[@Barry-Watson]

Sounds like a different issue than the one I was experiencing. If you haven't already, I would try a different (fully charged) battery. Sometimes batteries can indicate that they are fully charged, when they're worn out and have no real remaining capacity.

[@_____2219]

​​​@@Barry-WatsonI have the same problem too. I only used the camera once for taking pictures inside a museum and after that I didn't use it for a day. And now it won't turn on. I tried what you did in the video 2 times, but they only black out when I tried taking a photo. After a few tries it won't turn on even if I repeated the steps. And I don't really have a spare battery because this one is only a barrowed camera. And I'm really nervous if I have to pay for it. I'm using a Canon E0S 1300D

[@moony2987]

omg thank u soooo much

[@Barry-Watson]

You're welcome!

[@thatsnotmyproblemthough...9222]

Saint!

[@lizaderenchenko]

saved me !!!! with an r5c, same shit apparently xD

[@Barry-Watson]

Awesome. r5c, that's a nice camera!

[@Louis-zk4bq]

didnt work …

[@Barry-Watson]

Sorry to hear. Sometimes equipment has a hard failure that requires serious repair.

[@Louis-zk4bq]

@@Barry-Watson Yeah i’ll probably send it to the canon repair center. Hope they dont charge me more than the price of the dslr though… It just froze out of nothing, like i left it on after cleaning the captor and then dead.

[@Barry-Watson]

When I was faced with the situation of repairing an older dslr, I found it simply made more sense to replace it with a more modern mirrorless camera. I considered it a good excuse for an upgrade. Best wishes.

[@skywalker672]

Literally just tried this as a last ditch before buying a new camera body 🤣 absolute LEGEND 🫡 worked perfectly!

[@IGrowUP2023]

I have sx520hs I have tried same it's not working but when I click the play button camera turns on

[@Barry-Watson]

Sorry to hear you seem to have a more serious problem. Maybe time for a camera upgrade.