Backyardeos 60da usb hub
Last week after using APT for first time, worked fine for an hour, then had APT throw USB disconnect messages and at the point 60Da would not power back on - camera totally 'bricked' - Sent to Cannon for service - told needs a new main board at a cost of almost $400 parts and labor. Normally I suggest checking the micro-switches but since you saw an error message it's not likely to be related to a anyone ever get to root cause of 'bricked' 60D(a)'s using BackyardEOS or the similar APT (Astro Photography Tool) software? I have a 60Da bought new in late 2012 working fine for 'daytime' standalone use for years. If you've removed all accessories and you are confident your camera has power - yet it still wont switch on for you. Normally I suggest checking the micro-switches but since you saw an error message it's not likely to be related to a micro-switch. but I've seen accessories that cause problems that prevent the camera from powering on (usually 3rd party battery grips, but I have heard of lenses causeing this problem.) Is it possible your AC adapter is bad and your Canon battery is dead? Have you tried putting the battery into a charger to see if it will take a charge?Īre there any accessories attached to this camera (if so, please remove them to see if the camera will power up without them. It suprising that the camera is not powering up with the AC adapter or Canon battery - but will power up (if only for a moment) with a 3rd party battery. If you suspect the lens could possibly be the issue, just remove the lens and see if it can power up. I typically only attach my 60Da to a telescope (camera is connected to the EOS t-ring, nosepiece, and then telescope). The camera should power up - even without a lens attached.