Check lens warning

Bill Hamell · June 16th, 2008, 04:08 PM

I have a problem with the camera recognizing the 20x lens.
The camera gives the check lens warning even though the lens is correctly installed.
When a second 20x lens is attached to the same camera everything is fine.

What would cause a lens not to be recognized by the XL2?

Thank you,
Bill

Chris Hurd · June 16th, 2008, 05:06 PM

If you have access to another XL body, see if you get the same warning with that lens. If so, then the lens most likely needs to go to Canon factory service for a thorough inspection.

Tony Davies-Patrick · June 16th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Try checking the 20 X lens contacts to see if they are unclean or slightly damaged/marked, and also check that the bayonet connection is clicking firmly into the correct position.

Will Sands · June 25th, 2008, 09:29 PM

I had that problem with my 3xxl lens. About three minutes after the mesage went on, the image went to black.
Sent it into Canon for fixing, and got it back a week later working wonderfully.

June 16th, 2008, 04:08 PM	#1
Bill Hamell Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mystic Ct. Posts: 396	Check lens warning I have a problem with the camera recognizing the 20x lens. The camera gives the check lens warning even though the lens is correctly installed. When a second 20x lens is attached to the same camera everything is fine. What would cause a lens not to be recognized by the XL2? Thank you, Bill __________________ Cinematographers Bring Shadow To Light

June 16th, 2008, 05:06 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 21,374 Images: 535	If you have access to another XL body, see if you get the same warning with that lens. If so, then the lens most likely needs to go to Canon factory service for a thorough inspection. __________________ CH Search DV Info Net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DV Info Net Sponsors \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

June 16th, 2008, 05:18 PM	#3
Tony Davies-Patrick Major Player Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Worldwide Posts: 682	Try checking the 20 X lens contacts to see if they are unclean or slightly damaged/marked, and also check that the bayonet connection is clicking firmly into the correct position. __________________ www.CANONLENS.co.uk www.WILDERNESS-PHOTO.co.uk

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June 25th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#4
Will Sands New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 10	I had that problem with my 3xxl lens. About three minutes after the mesage went on, the image went to black. Sent it into Canon for fixing, and got it back a week later working wonderfully.