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 06/19/2006 09:30:19 PM · #1
my camera started having err 99, and now every other shot is err 99 what is it?
 06/19/2006 09:32:01 PM · #2
Don't know it off-hand, but check your manual. There will be error codes in the last few pages. Most errors I get can be fixed by removing the battery for a few seconds and replacing it, though I've only ever had 2 types of errors.
06/19/2006 09:37:37 PM · #3
This is usually a lens compatibility error I believe?

My friend gets it on his 300D with some older lenses that he has... seems to be very unstable... he has a 14mm wide-angle lens by Sigma, but it used to work OK... now it gives him Err 99 most of the time... He had similar troubles with another Sigma lens...

What lens are you using?
 06/19/2006 09:37:53 PM · #4
error 99 is a catch-all code when the camera can't figure out what is the problem. One thing to try is to switch lenses. If it goes away, clean the contacts on the lens it happened with, and on the camera body. Try again. If the problem persists, it may be the lens. If the problem keeps happening regardless of the lens used or whether you've cleaned the contacts, it may be there's a problem with the body.
 06/20/2006 09:28:33 AM · #5
Usually just unscrewing the battery pack and screwing it back on or removing the battery/ batteries and then putting them back in will fix this... I find it happens more when I am in a humid environment.
 06/20/2006 09:52:36 AM · #6
I get it when I use my 75-300mm lens on my 300d and now on my 20d so it is the lens. Contacts are clean. I have to send the lens in for repair.
 06/20/2006 09:52:57 AM · #7
Previous threads on Error 99:

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This isn't nearly all of them :)
 06/20/2006 09:56:35 AM · #8
What does it mean when you get two 00's in your aperture value?

I cant get any information on this anywhere, and its not in the manual
 06/20/2006 09:58:04 AM · #9
Originally posted by Guyver:
What does it mean when you get two 00's in your aperture value?

I cant get any information on this anywhere, and its not in the manual


It means that your lens is manual rather than automatic on the aperture setting.
 06/20/2006 10:00:48 AM · #10
Mmmhh.... in Layman's terms?

:P
 06/20/2006 10:02:14 AM · #11
The 000s in aperature value are definitely linked to lens contacts. Remove the lens.... clean the contacts... replace lense. should fix the error.
 06/20/2006 10:04:51 AM · #12
But I did clean them, and the lens is brand new?

I've been getting this message more often lately, and it always works after I disconnect the lens and reconnect it.
 06/20/2006 10:06:17 AM · #13
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by Guyver:
What does it mean when you get two 00's in your aperture value?

I cant get any information on this anywhere, and its not in the manual


It means that your lens is manual rather than automatic on the aperture setting.


Or you have a REALLY fast lens!
 06/20/2006 10:06:36 AM · #14
Originally posted by Guyver:
Mmmhh.... in Layman's terms?

:P


What lens are you getting this problem with?
 06/20/2006 10:09:41 AM · #15
I get that occasionally with my 100mm macro 2.8 -- and its a new lens. Disconnect/reconnect always works.
06/20/2006 10:22:48 AM · #16
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
Originally posted by Guyver:
Mmmhh.... in Layman's terms?

:P


What lens are you getting this problem with?


Sigma 24-70mm EX DG Macro 2.8
 06/20/2006 10:47:39 AM · #17
I would say that there is a problem with the lens.
 06/21/2006 10:36:29 AM · #18
Error 99 might occur if you are using a non-Canon lens on a Canon camera.
06/21/2006 10:52:57 AM · #19
Just to make everyone feel better, I should like to point out that I got Err 99 when the shutter packed up on my camera.
 06/21/2006 10:59:12 AM · #20
also err 99 is a cf card issue, whever i get it i just need to format the card...

-Dan
 06/21/2006 11:01:24 AM · #21
Originally posted by jmsetzler:
I would say that there is a problem with the lens.


That sucks... my mate bought it in the states for me...

Now its gonna cost just as much to send it there under warranty as it would doing it here.

(sigh)
 06/21/2006 11:08:34 AM · #22
I had this within a week of buying my ancient 300D - I was using a sigma lens not chipped for digital. But Canon took the camera and installed (?) Firmware. I only used digital lenses after that and the problem went away;)
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