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May 24, 2012 13:22:00   #
JustBNme Loc: The Darkside...
 
wtompkins wrote:
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.

I googled error 99 and tried ALL the suggestions I could find, to no avail; called Canon, walked through a few things with them, still no go. I sent it to my brother, who lives in a very large city with lots of camera repair shops and also knows some professional photographers.

I DO have a P&S... but it's just not the same.

I have also looked at the sites listed here, among others, on getting a used (or new!) t3i or 60D.... whichever one I decide on I'll still have to wait a while for, as my last name is not Jobs or Rockefeller, and my most recent lens purchase depleted my "photography" fund.

You should see me on Thursdays... the day our local radio station gives away $1000 at a certain time of day - - I'm frantically dialing and re-dialing on my land-line phone, while doing the same thing with my cell phone! LOL!!
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. br br... (show quote)



Look at QVC...They have a T3i for $999.00 with an 18-55mm & a 55-250mm Both with IS and its on easy pay. 5 payments of about 200.00 on a credit card each month. and you get it in about a week. I think they also have just the body if you already have the lens...And if you use a Debit card there is no interest charged by the card co.

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May 24, 2012 15:14:57   #
RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas
 
Hi wtompkins

Why don't you use Canon's loyalty program se below.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_29252


wtompkins wrote:
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants minimum of $225 for repairs; I decided to just take that money and put it towards a new upgrade, but boy oh boy it's going to be a long summer without a camera while I save up for the T3i or 60D. To make matters even worse, I had just bought a new lens from a very nice guy on this forum not even two weeks before that, and then was given a very nice camera backpack for Mother's day.

~sigh~

BUT.... I am very pleased that I at least get to see what others are shooting here while I bide my time (im)patiently.

:)

Happy shooting to you all!
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants min... (show quote)

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May 24, 2012 15:35:10   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
wtompkins wrote:
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions.

I googled error 99 and tried ALL the suggestions I could find, to no avail; called Canon, walked through a few things with them, still no go. I sent it to my brother, who lives in a very large city with lots of camera repair shops and also knows some professional photographers.

I DO have a P&S... but it's just not the same.

I have also looked at the sites listed here, among others, on getting a used (or new!) t3i or 60D.... whichever one I decide on I'll still have to wait a while for, as my last name is not Jobs or Rockefeller, and my most recent lens purchase depleted my "photography" fund.

You should see me on Thursdays... the day our local radio station gives away $1000 at a certain time of day - - I'm frantically dialing and re-dialing on my land-line phone, while doing the same thing with my cell phone! LOL!!
Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. br br... (show quote)


"bill me later" 6 months no financing/interest ... that should cover you through the summer.. you can have your camera, and save for it too!

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May 24, 2012 15:36:40   #
wtompkins Loc: Northern Michigan
 
Thanks, but I don't use credit cards, I don't need any more lenses, just need the camera body, and I need to save up cash for a major purchase like this.



JustBNme wrote:


Look at QVC...They have a T3i for $999.00 with an 18-55mm & a 55-250mm Both with IS and its on easy pay. 5 payments of about 200.00 on a credit card each month. and you get it in about a week. I think they also have just the body if you already have the lens...And if you use a Debit card there is no interest charged by the card co.

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May 24, 2012 15:37:58   #
wtompkins Loc: Northern Michigan
 
RichardSM wrote:
Hi wtompkins

Why don't you use Canon's loyalty program se below.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_29252




Canon loyalty program is still more expensive than B&H or KEH.

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May 24, 2012 15:39:30   #
wtompkins Loc: Northern Michigan
 
Stef C wrote:


"bill me later" 6 months no financing/interest ... that should cover you through the summer.. you can have your camera, and save for it too!


I'll run that by my husband. Is that through Canon?

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May 24, 2012 17:12:02   #
lexstgo Loc: Houston, TX
 
wtompkins wrote:
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants minimum of $225 for repairs; I decided to just take that money and put it towards a new upgrade, but boy oh boy it's going to be a long summer without a camera while I save up for the T3i or 60D. To make matters even worse, I had just bought a new lens from a very nice guy on this forum not even two weeks before that, and then was given a very nice camera backpack for Mother's day.

~sigh~

BUT.... I am very pleased that I at least get to see what others are shooting here while I bide my time (im)patiently.

:)

Happy shooting to you all!
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants min... (show quote)


WTompkins, buy the T2i instead of the T3i. They are essentially the same camera but the T3i has a flippable screen. Save some money that way.

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May 24, 2012 17:35:34   #
Bangee5 Loc: Louisiana
 
lexstgo wrote:
wtompkins wrote:
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants minimum of $225 for repairs; I decided to just take that money and put it towards a new upgrade, but boy oh boy it's going to be a long summer without a camera while I save up for the T3i or 60D. To make matters even worse, I had just bought a new lens from a very nice guy on this forum not even two weeks before that, and then was given a very nice camera backpack for Mother's day.

~sigh~

BUT.... I am very pleased that I at least get to see what others are shooting here while I bide my time (im)patiently.

:)

Happy shooting to you all!
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants min... (show quote)


WTompkins, buy the T2i instead of the T3i. They are essentially the same camera but the T3i has a flippable screen. Save some money that way.
quote=wtompkins My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99... (show quote)


That flip screen is what sold me on the Canon 60D. Infact, the 60D is up one on the T3i which is up one on the T2i. I also payed the same price for 60D that I would have payed if I had gone for the T3i. The 60D has more to offer then either Cameras. I would also perfer the 60D over the 7D. Better yet, I wish I had a lot more money to spent... on... well, alot of things!

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May 24, 2012 20:38:02   #
Merlin1300 Loc: New England, But Now & Forever SoTX
 
photosbywick wrote:
Go full frame, you will never go back to crop
That's why I'll never go to FF - I'm fat, dumb, and happy with my 7D, and what I don't know, can't hurt me !! :)
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Would have liked a flip screen on the 7D - but with Dual Digic 4, and magnesium weather sealed body instead of plastic - 7D still has it all over the 60D.

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May 24, 2012 20:59:12   #
hj Loc: Florida
 
Have you considered the Canon Loyalty Program. Here were some prices around May 3rd. Just Google "Canon Loyalty Program"

T1I - (with or without 18-55mm lens), $384/$333 (updated 5/3/2012)
T2I - (with or without 18-55mm lens), $448/$384 (updated 5/3/2012)
T3I - (with or without 18-55mm lens), $544/$480 (updated 5/3/2012)

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May 25, 2012 02:25:09   #
tturner Loc: Savannah Ga
 
My film camera is 25 years old, and still working perfectly.

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May 25, 2012 11:19:41   #
RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas
 
OK wtompkins

Wouldn’t you want a refurb buy Canon then from one of the other outfits at least you will know the refurb is done right the 1st time w/a warranty?

PS I check B&H they sell USED for the same price as canon does refurb's w/ warranty!




wtompkins wrote:
RichardSM wrote:
Hi wtompkins

Why don't you use Canon's loyalty program se below.
http://shop.usa.canon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/subCategory_10051_10051_-1_29252




Canon loyalty program is still more expensive than B&H or KEH.

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May 25, 2012 12:16:34   #
Stef C Loc: Conshohocken (near philly) PA
 
wtompkins wrote:
Stef C wrote:


"bill me later" 6 months no financing/interest ... that should cover you through the summer.. you can have your camera, and save for it too!


I'll run that by my husband. Is that through Canon?


It's a paypal product. You can pay in cash, no need to sign up for anything.

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May 25, 2012 13:06:33   #
Rip Tragle Loc: Estes Park, CO
 
Referb usually has nothing with repair.... once a store brakes the seal or
removes it for display...... or if a customer just changes his/her mind.....
the store can not sell it as new although it really is new.

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May 26, 2012 04:57:18   #
travlnman46 Loc: Yakima WA
 
flyguy wrote:
wtompkins wrote:
My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99; Canon wants minimum of $225 for repairs; I decided to just take that money and put it towards a new upgrade, but boy oh boy it's going to be a long summer without a camera while I save up for the T3i or 60D. To make matters even worse, I had just bought a new lens from a very nice guy on this forum not even two weeks before that, and then was given a very nice camera backpack for Mother's day.

~sigh~

Happy shooting to you all!













:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Here is a link to an easy to follow video on how to troubleshoot and fix your problem and perhaps not have to send the camera back to canon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXyLieNUDI

I just googled canon error 99 and that is what I found --- hope this helps to solve your problem. :)
quote=wtompkins My Rebel XT died May 12, error 99... (show quote)


Hi flyguy: Great informational piece... Thanks for sharing.

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