Err 99 Poll - Is this a common problem?

Eric CAN · Mar 28, 2004

After 2800 shots, never seen an Err99

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adh · Mar 28, 2004

I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

Benny_HK · Mar 28, 2004

Yes, I had this Err 99 problem once after the changing lens and I found that it was my mistake that I did not turn the lens all the way until it clicked.

Benny

adh said:
I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

HoldenMan · Mar 28, 2004

how often are you getting them?

I recieved random Err 99 messages as soon as I got my camera, anywhere up to 1 in 10 photos, occasionally more

Took it to canon, got repaired, but still got errors. Ended up getting camera replaced (had to quote consumer law for this to happen), haven't had a problem since

My understanding is, that if Err 99 occurrs any more than 0.1% of the time then you may have a problem

JuSh80 · Mar 28, 2004

i heard sigma causes er99 but does it damage the cam too?

HoldenMan said:
how often are you getting them?

I recieved random Err 99 messages as soon as I got my camera,
anywhere up to 1 in 10 photos, occasionally more

Took it to canon, got repaired, but still got errors. Ended up
getting camera replaced (had to quote consumer law for this to
happen), haven't had a problem since

My understanding is, that if Err 99 occurrs any more than 0.1% of
the time then you may have a problem

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HoldenMan · Mar 28, 2004

JuSh80 said:
HoldenMan said:

how often are you getting them?

I recieved random Err 99 messages as soon as I got my camera,
anywhere up to 1 in 10 photos, occasionally more

Took it to canon, got repaired, but still got errors. Ended up
getting camera replaced (had to quote consumer law for this to
happen), haven't had a problem since

My understanding is, that if Err 99 occurrs any more than 0.1% of
the time then you may have a problem

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jlcybert · Mar 28, 2004

In 5000 shots, I've gotten 1 error 99 measage. I had changed lenses from the Sigma 70-300 APO to the kit lens. I immediatly removed the battery and replaced it. I sweated for a moment but the camera booted and I continued shooting w/ no problems. Since then, I've probably changed lenses 50 times w/ no repeat of the problem.

Now if I could just remove the dust from inside the viewfinder!

PhantomAndy · Mar 28, 2004

I have a little over 2500 shots on mine -

I use only Canon lenses currently, but have never seen an err99.

I understand that if you are getting these errors very often, that it could be a sign of a shutter problem.

If you are still covered by warranty - consider sending it in for service.

If not - I guess you can wait until it becomes frequent enough that you have to pay for repair.

jcybert said:
In 5000 shots, I've gotten 1 error 99 measage. I had changed lenses
from the Sigma 70-300 APO to the kit lens. I immediatly removed the
battery and replaced it. I sweated for a moment but the camera
booted and I continued shooting w/ no problems. Since then, I've
probably changed lenses 50 times w/ no repeat of the problem.

Now if I could just remove the dust from inside the viewfinder!

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Doc Tonic · Mar 28, 2004

300 picture...Error 99...sent it back to canon..problem solved.

adh said:
I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

thejaybird · Mar 28, 2004

That's a lot of 3's....

I always shoot in continuous mode and I suspect that is a factor.

adh said:
I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

thejaybird · Mar 28, 2004

thejaybird said:
I always shoot in continuous mode and I suspect that is a factor.

adh said:

I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

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Z_Ghost · Mar 28, 2004

I have shot 4298 pics so far and not 1 Err 99.

Zmiki · Mar 29, 2004

and therefore don't know what it is.

Z_Ghost said:
I have shot 4298 pics so far and not 1 Err 99.

HoldenMan · Mar 29, 2004

Zmiki said:
Z_Ghost said:

I have shot 4298 pics so far and not 1 Err 99.

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Lalex · Mar 29, 2004

From what I have learned, no, it only affects the non-canon lens. I just go back my Sigma 100-300 from Sigma. They had to upgrade the chip in the lens to correct for the ERR99 problem. So far the lens works great. Plus the lens was over 2 years old and Sigma did the upgrade free, minus my shipping fee to them. I had no compliant with the deal. loa..

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JuSh80 said:
HoldenMan said:

how often are you getting them?

I recieved random Err 99 messages as soon as I got my camera,
anywhere up to 1 in 10 photos, occasionally more

Took it to canon, got repaired, but still got errors. Ended up
getting camera replaced (had to quote consumer law for this to
happen), haven't had a problem since

My understanding is, that if Err 99 occurrs any more than 0.1% of
the time then you may have a problem

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billybob_jcv · Mar 29, 2004

When I first got the DRebel, I tried to use "Green" mode indoors in dim light. The flash popped-up, and I tried to hold it down and take the shot. The camera went to Err99 and locked-up. That was with firmware v1.0.2. I have not tried it since the upgrade to v1.1.1, nor do I plan to - it was obviously a silly thing to do. I have had no other Err99 in ~~2200 shots.~~

adh said:
I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

Zmiki · Mar 29, 2004

ahh thats why they camouflaged it with 66 turned upside down

HoldenMan said:
Zmiki said:

Z_Ghost said:

I have shot 4298 pics so far and not 1 Err 99.

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Boardhead · Mar 29, 2004

adh said:
I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

TurboTed · Mar 29, 2004

First 300D went over 20,000 pictures, then on one particular day started having Err99 which quickly turned into a broken shutter.

Second camera lasted about a week before getting Err99 which slowly got progressively worse over the second week.

My third camera has done fine for 36 hours.

Ted

adh said:
I've had my 300D for about 2 months.

With 891 images taken, I started randomly getting the Err 99 message.

I'm using a Canon 50mm f1.8 mkII lens with a Transcend 512 mg 45X
compact flash card.

A forum search did not turn up a consistent answer.

How many others have this problem?

Thanks...alan

PaulyOly · Mar 29, 2004

Shutter replaced by canon after i sent it back the second time. 5,000 pics on new shutter with not one error 99 yet. 5,000 pics to go.

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