Error 99 Canon Cameras
Aug 17, 2018 18:05:32 #
Anyone had trouble with this? and a cure? Only seems to occur after I've used a Speedlight on a 30D Canon.
Aug 17, 2018 18:13:07 #
Here's a string of possible solutions: https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/14217/How+can+I+fix+Error+99+on+my+Canon+EOS+Digital+Rebel
Aug 18, 2018 00:52:25 #
Thanks DWU2,had already seen this.But your reply is appreciated.
Aug 18, 2018 10:22:31 #
I would do a Google search on that particular camera body and see what they say or call Canon. On my 7D it was a shutter problem and Canon repaired it free under warranty.
Daryl New wrote:
Thanks DWU2,had already seen this.But your reply is appreciated.
Aug 18, 2018 10:35:49 #
nadelewitz
Loc: Ithaca NY
A Canon SPEEDLITE, or another brand of what is generically referred to as a "speedlight"?
If Canon, what model? Is it an EX or an EZ?
If Canon, what model? Is it an EX or an EZ?
Aug 18, 2018 13:18:50 #
Remove main battery.
Remove clock battery and discard
Buy replacement clock battery (Walmart, drugstores, Target...)
Remove lens. Immediately clean body contacts with a FOAM swab dampened in 100% methanol.
Cap body
Clean contacts on rear of lens (same way)
Uncap body and replace lens
Replace button cell clock battery
Replace main battery
Try again... this worked for us about half the time. Be sure camera sits for 15-20 minutes with NO batteries in it.
You will have to reset time, date, and some other menu options.
Check Canon’s web site for a firmware upgrade. It your camera isn’t up to date, installing a new version may fix corruption of the current version.
Remove clock battery and discard
Buy replacement clock battery (Walmart, drugstores, Target...)
Remove lens. Immediately clean body contacts with a FOAM swab dampened in 100% methanol.
Cap body
Clean contacts on rear of lens (same way)
Uncap body and replace lens
Replace button cell clock battery
Replace main battery
Try again... this worked for us about half the time. Be sure camera sits for 15-20 minutes with NO batteries in it.
You will have to reset time, date, and some other menu options.
Check Canon’s web site for a firmware upgrade. It your camera isn’t up to date, installing a new version may fix corruption of the current version.
Aug 18, 2018 15:44:43 #
Thanks Burkphoto,done all that and camera seems ok.Am wondering if Speedlight is the problem.Cheers
Aug 18, 2018 18:11:34 #
Daryl New wrote:
Thanks Burkphoto,done all that and camera seems ok.Am wondering if Speedlight is the problem.Cheers
Genuine Canon 580 series should be okay.
Aug 18, 2018 18:25:51 #
You might check out Michaels YouTube video using the process of elimination. According to him it's most likely one of three possibilities.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXyLieNUDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkXyLieNUDI
Aug 18, 2018 22:32:52 #
What lens are you using on this body? Some lenses have problem with ribbon cable inside the lens.
WJH
WJH
Aug 18, 2018 22:32:53 #
What lens are you using on this body? Some lenses have problem with ribbon cable inside the lens.
WJH
WJH
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