Can't shoot picture while using 70-300mm up close?

I have a Canon EF 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens. When I focus (autofocus) on something up close, the camera won't snap the picture. There are several indicators flashing within my eye piece. I have no clue what they mean nor how to compensate for them. Anyone have any ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Earl E. Gibson on February 20, 2008 at 4:00pm: If it will not take the shot you are closer then the minimal distance for that lens. I have done the same thing with my Canon XTi and a 75-300 lens. I had to back off some to take the shot.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Blake on February 21, 2008 at 7:05am: I was kinda thinkin' along that line of thought Earl. I'll experiment with that and see what happens.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Trish on February 21, 2008 at 4:42am: What exactly is flashing in your eye piece? What setting do you have your camera on?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Blake on February 21, 2008 at 7:05am: Trish,

Can't remember what I had the settings at.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Kevin Hawkins on February 26, 2008 at 11:36am: I thought we all have SLRs so that WE can control the picture..... I had mine do the same thing but it made me miss my shot....; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Blake on February 26, 2008 at 2:54pm: Kevin,

I experimented with what Earl said and that seemed to be the problem. I was too close to the subject for the lens.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tim Jackson on March 1, 2008 at 5:37pm: You probably need a macro lens or shorter focal length for the shot your trying to get if not try using manual setting with manual focus. If thats not working you are too close to your subject for that telephoto.
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