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canon 300d 99 error question

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canon 300d 99 error question

a friend gave me a 300d to look at, it always come up with 99 error, don't know anything about canon cameras, (pentax shooter) any ideas.

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Lemming51
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Re: canon 300d 99 error question

Donald B wrote:

a friend gave me a 300d to look at, it always come up with 99 error, don't know anything about canon cameras, (pentax shooter) any ideas.

Could be another issue, but typically Err 99 means the shutter/mirror mechanism needs replacing.  ~$200.  Your call if the camera is worth that much.

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WilbaW
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Re: canon 300d 99 error question

Try this - Error 99 - Canon SLR Troubleshooting Tips and Suggestions

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Re: canon 300d 99 error question

thanks guys for the links, tried them all and still doesnt fix the error looks my mate needs a new camera.

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