Canon 20D - DIED!!! *argh* - DPChallenge Forums

11/14/2005 12:42:10 PM · #27

Originally posted by "jbsmithana":

Out of curiosity where did you buy it?

Dell Computer (which was a nightmare for ordering...

Originally posted by "Olyuzi":

Doesn't seem like you're the only one with this problem.

I found numerous people who had either the Error99, Error01, or undocumented Error00 while using Canon's 70-200mm f/2.8 IS in conjunction with the 20D. (IMHO, I think it's at almost a high enough rate to qualify for a class action suit and I think Canon is trying to mitigate the matter.) And quite a few others who have had said error99 in general. I know some are due to the blocking of the pop-up flash in Auto modes. (Not an issue in my case.) Or communication issues with lenses (and Canon gives a blanket declaration that such can occur when using non-Canon lenses). But the 20D does seem to have a higher occurrence than either model to the side of it (Rebels or 1Ds)

mpemberton

11/14/2005 04:33:09 PM · #28

Did you try re-installing the firmware? I think its at version 2.0.3....

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

11/14/2005 04:38:06 PM · #29

I had updated it just a few months ago before sending it to Canon the first time.

As for this time, not sure how I can update the firmware when I can't even get into the menu system. It's all dead...no menu, no playback, no little red focus boxes, nada.

Matthew

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/14/2005 05:47:53 PM · #30

Originally posted by Olyuzi:

Originally posted by theSaj:
I just hate that I have such a nack for buying "defective units"....*growls*

Doesn't seem like you're the only one with this problem. Though the error 99 message is a generic one, it seems from the Google search I just did that many 20D owners are getting them.

I got a 99 message for the first time on 12 November as well - but a battery removal and 2 min wait seemed to fix my 20d. Irritating as I was taking the photos at a friend's wedding at the time, but not as bad as Jason's experience.

Peleng 8mm f/3.5 Fisheye MC In M42 Mount

11/14/2005 10:24:22 PM · #31

Just curious, was it with an IS lens?

Matthew

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

11/16/2005 09:59:35 AM · #32

I think that it was with my new Sigma DG EX 20mm 1.8. It was also with my new battery pack. Though I could be wrong, and it could have been an the Canon 17-85mm IS.

Thanks for the warning on possible IS issues.

Nikon MF 180mm f/2.8 ED AIS

11/16/2005 11:48:26 AM · #33

Definitely keep an eye on any future occurrences and not whether it is your Canon 17-85mm IS.

mcmurma

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/16/2005 12:07:54 PM · #34

If there is such a place available in your area, a full service camera store that takes care of its customers would be worth the extra expense in your case. (What with the curse and all :)

I buy my cameras online and take my chances, but I buy lenses through a local shop and pay the insane markup simply because I can test the very lens I will buy. Costs a lot more, but fewer surprises. And if the lens did foul-up in the warranty period I could take it back to them and let them play patty-cake with Canon or whomever.

Chinabun

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

11/16/2005 12:10:35 PM · #35

i'd have to agree even though i own a canon, there is alot of griping on here about them and their failure to ship and return items fixed.

Originally posted by ursula:

Oh, just quietly smiling here :)

Originally posted by kenskid:
Don't put a curse on my Nikon Ursula!

KS

Originally posted by ursula:
A Canon? It broke? It malfunctioned?

You should have gone Nikon :)

(OK, just trying to tease, I'm not starting another argument)

11/16/2005 12:16:31 PM · #36

Well, I move in 6 months anyways...

2nd, I wouldn't want to kill the last decent camera shop in my area (all the others went out of business...even the Ritz is gone).

And my luck is that I buy things and the companies soon thereafter go bankrupt. *lol*

Crazy Eddies (bought my $100 walkman when I was 13...his prices were insane, shortly thereafter the chain went belly up and my Walkman decided to start playing my cassettes backwards - which is great if you have old beatles albums on cassette but useless for enjoying my music. And being 13 that was a big investment. Actually, I had a series of dead SONY equipment (as did my parents and many friends) and 20 yrs ago I boycotted their products. I think most of their consumer stuff is junk.)

Message edited by author 2005-11-16 12:18:29.

henry_buckle

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

11/16/2005 12:43:15 PM · #37

Originally posted by theSaj:

I think most of their consumer stuff is junk.)

I second that, all they know how to do is make TVs and monitors.

I had the Err99 with my 50mm 1.4, mi dissapointed about all these problems with the 20D. Hopefully canon will fix your problems ASAP.

11/17/2005 12:16:57 PM · #38

Well... the 20D is packed in the box with the UPS ship ticket on it waiting for pick-up this evening. Let's see how long it takes for Canon to get it back too me.

*grin*

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

11/17/2005 12:34:43 PM · #39

My new camera died showing Err99 after two days. It certainly sounded to me as though the shutter mechanism had died. No matter what, it wouldn't properly boot up. Fortunately the camera chain from whom I bought it did an immediate exchange. I was lucky in that respect. I feel your pain.

Willtorecord

Kodak LS753

11/17/2005 04:47:06 PM · #40

Hope it is not shwoing E18 ??!!!

Willtorecord

Kodak LS753

11/17/2005 04:50:44 PM · #41

Originally posted by theSaj:

Wow, then let me tell my story. As a 15 years old I also invested in a walkman which was playing everything well but with a loud humming sound.
For 3 months I went to and wrote to every possible place without any result ! It stayed like a mental scar with me for a long time, not the loss of money but simply the way big shops and companies treat their customers. It was a Philips.

zxaar

11/17/2005 05:16:45 PM · #42

When i was 15 years old i could repair walkwans, humming could be removied by adding a capacitor as correct place. (that costed mere 15 cents that time). :-)

Originally posted by Willtorecord:

Originally posted by theSaj:
Well, I move in 6 months anyways...

2nd, I wouldn't want to kill the last decent camera shop in my area (all the others went out of business...even the Ritz is gone).

And my luck is that I buy things and the companies soon thereafter go bankrupt. *lol*

Crazy Eddies (bought my $100 walkman when I was 13...his prices were insane, shortly thereafter the chain went belly up and my Walkman decided to start playing my cassettes backwards - which is great if you have old beatles albums on cassette but useless for enjoying my music. And being 13 that was a big investment. Actually, I had a series of dead SONY equipment (as did my parents and many friends) and 20 yrs ago I boycotted their products. I think most of their consumer stuff is junk.)

Wow, then let me tell my story. As a 15 years old I also invested in a walkman which was playing everything well but with a loud humming sound.
For 3 months I went to and wrote to every possible place without any result ! It stayed like a mental scar with me for a long time, not the loss of money but simply the way big shops and companies treat their customers. It was a Philips.

11/17/2005 05:58:22 PM · #43

PLEASE...Canon....give Zxaar a JOB!!!!!

Willtorecord

Kodak LS753

11/17/2005 06:08:29 PM · #44

Well that was not a prerequisit of buying a walkman, was it? And _I thought people from Philips should know about that!

Originally posted by zxaar:

When i was 15 years old i could repair walkwans, humming could be removied by adding a capacitor as correct place. (that costed mere 15 cents that time). :-)

Originally posted by Willtorecord:

Originally posted by theSaj:
Well, I move in 6 months anyways...

2nd, I wouldn't want to kill the last decent camera shop in my area (all the others went out of business...even the Ritz is gone).

And my luck is that I buy things and the companies soon thereafter go bankrupt. *lol*

Crazy Eddies (bought my $100 walkman when I was 13...his prices were insane, shortly thereafter the chain went belly up and my Walkman decided to start playing my cassettes backwards - which is great if you have old beatles albums on cassette but useless for enjoying my music. And being 13 that was a big investment. Actually, I had a series of dead SONY equipment (as did my parents and many friends) and 20 yrs ago I boycotted their products. I think most of their consumer stuff is junk.)

Wow, then let me tell my story. As a 15 years old I also invested in a walkman which was playing everything well but with a loud humming sound.
For 3 months I went to and wrote to every possible place without any result ! It stayed like a mental scar with me for a long time, not the loss of money but simply the way big shops and companies treat their customers. It was a Philips.

11/22/2005 05:29:16 PM · #45

Well, it looks the free study will my only challenge entry this month (as it's an open period and I have some photos I took the very first week before my camera died).

*sigh*

:(

So many great challenge topics this month too...I miss shooting!

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/28/2005 10:11:45 AM · #46

Well, I just received notice that they "received" my camera and to expect it's arrival in approx. 7 days after stated date.

Received:
28-NOV-05

*argh* UPS delivered the camera and was signed and received on November 18th. I want my !@#$% camera. It's been almost 2 months since I've been able to use it. This is getting really annoying.

Maybe I should have bought this Cannon instead?

Message edited by author 2005-11-28 14:09:42.

Mr_Pants

SiPix Blink

11/28/2005 10:21:46 AM · #47

Originally posted by theSaj:

Maybe I should have bought this Cannon instead?

...but that won't do five shots per second.

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/28/2005 10:23:24 AM · #48

Great depth of field, though.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

11/28/2005 10:23:32 AM · #49

2 Months!!! Yikes, I would be going a little crazy too. Hope you get it back soon.

BTW - glad you enjoyed this pic. ;^)