50D "freezing" when using an external shutter release..

Hello photo friends. I have developed an issue with my 50D. I shoot exclusively landscape photography,(large f-stops, long shutter speeds) and use an external shutter release most of the time. However, recently, after a few exposures, my camera "freezes" as though the shutter button is being pushed half-way. From this point, non of my camera functions will work. I can't meter, take a picture, auto focus, nothing. If I remove the external release, the camera functions normally.
My first inclination was a faulty release. I've tried 3 different releases, all new, each of a different design and from different manufacturers. Still, after the first few exposures, my camera stops working and I have to remove the external release and fire the shutter by hand with the shutter button on the camera.
Has anyone out there experienced this before??

Hey Scott...
My new release does have that same feature and may well have been what happened this time. I was experimenting with the camera and release yesterday and it seemed to function flawlessly. However, I did experience exactly what you mentioned with the lock feature. I inadvertently tripped the lock feature while using it.(very touchy)
My next serious photo shoot should tell the story...

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Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
The purpose of the test is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party software that loads automatically at startup or login, by a peripheral device, or by corruption of certain system caches.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. Note: If FileVault is enabled, or if a firmware password is set, or if the boot volume is a software RAID, you can’t do this. Ask for further instructions.
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including sound output and Wi-Fi on certain iMacs. The next normal boot may also be somewhat slow.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin. Test while in safe mode. Same problem? After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode) and verify that you still have the problem. Post the results of the test.

Test runner freezing when used with Dynamics CRM (and other apps) - Both applications freeze and never come back...

We are trying to use test runner with dynamics CRM.
MS Dynamics CRM will freeze and will not respond (even after 10 - 15 minutes). When this happens, the test manager will either freeze or a message will apear saying "waiting for application under test".
We are not recording action recordings...This makes using test manager impossible. It happens consistently, starting with slowing the PC down (mouse moving slowly, slow to load in new screens, drop downs etc) eventually leading to the app freezing.
Tried on windows xp, windows 7 etc on various specs of pcs.

I am experiencing this same issue with
Test runner freezing when used with Dynamics CRM. I notice this was first posted in June of 2010 and so far no
resolution? I was wondering if it could be related to memory issues? Do you have any troubleshooting ideas? The
issue for me seems to be sporadic and I can't
reproduce it every time.
The message I get is "waiting on application under test".
DLM

Crash or freeze when using Spot Removal

I am having problem with my lightroom 4.2, when I try to use the clone tool my computer crash or keep not responding can anyone help to understand what may be happening ?
Message title was edited by: Brett N

yes it is Windows 7
Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 14:46:54 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Crash or freeze when using Spot Removal
    Re: Crash or freeze when using Spot Removal
    created by Geoff the kiwi in Photoshop Lightroom - View the full discussion
Is that Windows 7.You can look in the Help Menu in the Menu bar for Lightroom and under System Info you will find what is being asked for.
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50D "freezing" when using an external shutter release..

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