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Canon EOS Error 99
« on: November 12, 2009, 06:26:45 AM »
I have a new Canon which has this stupid Error 99 message that pops up all the time.Any help.When the message pops up I have to turn it off,pull the battery and restart the camera.I might get a picture or 5 or none.
This pisses Me off.I am just about to send it back to canon for warranty.But thought Id ask here first.
Thanks

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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2009, 10:52:19 AM »
I think your shutter is failing.  Definitely send it back if it's on warranty.  Error 99 is a generic error message that could be the camera failing to make contact with the lens or some other issue.  For me it was the shutter and it happened like you are describing until it wouldn't take any more pictures.  It's a fairly common problem with Canon cameras, especially the 40D.

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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2009, 11:00:45 AM »
Thanks popeshawnpaul
Im taking My Daughter out hunting over by Northport this weekend When I get back The camera is gone.
Have You had any problems since?
Thanks for the info.

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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2009, 11:05:40 AM »
No, they replace the shutter on mine with a newer good one that is reported to be more robust.  Early 40D cameras all have this problem.

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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2009, 11:17:38 AM »
Mines only 7 months old and its the Rebel XSI.Well I will have to tough it out this weekend and send it back when We get home.

Thanks for the info.Sounds like it will be as good as new when I get it back.

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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2009, 01:46:36 PM »
It may not be the camera. My 18-55mm kit lens had the chip go bad and the camera did this. I changed lenses and it works with no issues. You might try a different lens before sending in the camera just to make sure. :twocents:
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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2009, 04:47:36 PM »
My 20D started this problem a few weeks after I put a 17-55 efs lens on.  For me, I think it's the IS contacts.  I took an eraser and brush the contacts on the lens.  Haven't had that messages come up yet so far.  If your lens has IS, try to turn it off to see if the message comes back.

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Re: Canon EOS Error 99
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 05:59:25 PM »
I changed to the 200mm and same deal.Cleaned and inspected the contacts.Same stuff.
Its just got to go back.
Thanks for the help.
Whitey..

 


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