Canon 20D 'Err CF' - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

08/22/2014 10:47:54 AM · #1

I've got a problem here , when I put my camera on it gives me the 'Err CF' and when I go to the menu and format the CF it shows up the 'Err 99'.

My mom and dad both have Canon's but when I put my CF card into their camera's nothing seems to be wrong and it's not the battery either.

Does anyone have any idea what is up with these Errors because i've been searching on the web for a sollution but I seem to find nothing new or helpfull and I thought maybe you people could explain this to me.

Thanks !

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

08/22/2014 10:51:33 AM · #2

I had that problem also when I had the 20D and found that reading the comments posted in places like This... very helpful.

Try it out and let us know how you make out.

Good luck,

Ray

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/22/2014 10:56:58 AM · #3

Err 99 is a generic error code for a variety of problems. Try a different lens, CF card and battery and see if you still get that code. If so, you'll need to send the camera in for service. Canon's repair service is very good, and if the problem is too expensive to fix you can also trade in the camera for a discount on a newer model.

08/22/2014 11:24:48 AM · #4

Have you tried cleaning the CF card slot pins?

you can buy a cleaning device on Amazon

08/22/2014 11:24:52 AM · #5

Originally posted by scalvert:

I've just tried all of the things RayEthier's link said and none of them have worked , I did send a email to Canon and just need to wait for a reply I think..

But say it needs to have a service , how much can I expect to pay ?

08/22/2014 11:26:43 AM · #6

Originally posted by Cory:

Have you tried cleaning the CF card slot pins?

you can buy a cleaning device on Amazon

I've genlty cleaned the pins with a swab , but it didn't fix the problem.

Message edited by author 2014-08-22 11:27:26.

08/22/2014 11:26:44 AM · #7

Another possibility here is that you've bent a pin.

Message edited by author 2014-08-22 11:27:11.

08/22/2014 11:28:01 AM · #8

Originally posted by DinandH:

Originally posted by Cory:
Have you tried cleaning the CF card slot pins?

you can buy a cleaning device on Amazon

I've genlty cleaned the pins with a swab , but it didn't fix the problem.

The cleaner is made of light grit sandpaper

08/22/2014 11:28:53 AM · #9

Already took a look with a flashlight and searched for images on Google of how it should look and everything is just fine , I don't know what to expect at the moment..

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

08/22/2014 11:30:09 AM · #10

Originally posted by Cory:

Originally posted by DinandH:

Originally posted by Cory:
Have you tried cleaning the CF card slot pins?

you can buy a cleaning device on Amazon

I've genlty cleaned the pins with a swab , but it didn't fix the problem.

The cleaner is made of light grit sandpaper

Oh ok , that's something I didn't know !

Maybe I'll try that , thanks !

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

08/22/2014 11:32:44 AM · #11

Originally posted by DinandH:

But say it needs to have a service, how much can I expect to pay ?

That depends on the problem, but likely around $300. You might be able to trade up to a 60D for less than $500.

cowboy221977

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

08/22/2014 11:40:16 AM · #12

It might be time for an upgrade

08/22/2014 11:42:05 AM · #13

Yeah I was afraid you were going to say something like that, thanks I appriciate your help !

Message edited by author 2014-08-22 11:42:28.

08/22/2014 11:44:23 AM · #14

Originally posted by cowboy221977:

It might be time for an upgrade

I know right , but it was a special gift and I never really had in mind to take a newer camera because I do like it alot !