Error 99 after 5 shots

petemc · 30-03-2007, 21:51

Well today was a very very long day. I shot at least 600 shots and every 5 photos I would get error 99. I had to take both batteries out the grip and put them back in each time to get it to work again. 5 shots later, same thing. So this happened at least 150 times today making the shoot very tiring. Things I've tried;

Different lenses
Cleaned the lens contacts
Different cards
Different batteries
No grip
No lens
Flash
No flash
On board flash
Resetted settings

It was fine last night. I was shooting fireworks and I had no problems. It rained very lightly before the fireworks but the camera functioned perfectly. I cleaned my sensor this morning and that seemed to be normal. However, now when I go to the sensor cleaning function and turn the camera off/on it still says "CLEAn" so I have to take the batteries out to fix that.

It still takes photos, just 5 of them. I'm guessing something is really screwed up and its off to Canon for 15 months while they dust for prints.

db247 · 30-03-2007, 21:56

Get a Nikon...

Just kidding dude. Hope you get it sorted!! You have some nice work!

Steep · 30-03-2007, 21:59

How many actuations Pete? maybe the shutter mechanism is getting flakey.

petemc · 30-03-2007, 22:12 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steep

How many actuations Pete? maybe the shutter mechanism is getting flakey.

No where near the 100,000 its meant to allow. It managed to take every shot well enough.

SDK^ · 31-03-2007, 07:38

The Canon Forums may be able to help.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...archid=2331573

petemc · 31-03-2007, 09:14 **Thread Starter**

Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms.

Looks like your query timed out. I'll post the message there. I think the best answer I'll get will be send to Canon.

Diabolos137 · 31-03-2007, 09:43

Tried doing a factory reset to it ? may solve the problem.... though only time ive seen error 99 on a cannon is when an incorrect lense is being used on it..

petemc · 31-03-2007, 10:42 **Thread Starter**

Factory reset? Where's that option?

SDK^ · 02-04-2007, 09:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

Factory reset? Where's that option?

Open the battery cover and take out the small round battery found somewhere within.

petemc · 02-04-2007, 09:55 **Thread Starter**

Didn't fix it

Gunna send it off to Fixation today.

Wyvern971 · 02-04-2007, 09:57

At least you'll find Fixations turnaround is fairly quick

what camera is this with?

petemc · 02-04-2007, 09:59 **Thread Starter**

Canon 30D

Marcel · 02-04-2007, 10:09

How much is it costing? Or is it a warranty repair?

petemc · 02-04-2007, 10:11 **Thread Starter**

Warranty thankfully.

mho · 02-04-2007, 11:49

Fixation are very good I used them when I lived down in London.

petemc · 02-04-2007, 11:59 **Thread Starter**

I've used them before for my 10D when the shutter died. I know they'll do a good job, just annoying having to send it away.

CarlOgden · 02-04-2007, 12:10

Which lenses did you test to get this error?

petemc · 02-04-2007, 12:12 **Thread Starter**

Like I said in the opening post, different lenses and no lenses.

ppuga · 02-04-2007, 20:10

no idea Pete, I get once this Err99 just with a old 75-300mm on my 20D, and it was a Focusing problem, if the lense was un MF there was no problem, if I turn on the AF, Err99.

Have you try cleaning the contacts of the camera to the lens?

petemc · 02-04-2007, 20:30 **Thread Starter**

Tried. Its now on its way to get repaired at Fixation. I might get it back in time for Easter, or just after. Thankfully I have the 10D and nothing major to shoot requiring 2 bodies.

SeanBoyce · 03-04-2007, 06:47

Peteme, I just got my 350 back from getting fixed(Error 99 second time,cleaning sensors and upgraded firmware)I need a camera that works all the time.Missed out on alot of good days shooting(stuck in house)So sometime this year I will be getting another Canon and use the 350 as backup.Wish you all the best. Sean

petemc · 13-04-2007, 22:24 **Thread Starter**

Camera's back from Fixation. The repair took just under 2 weeks, with Easter in the middle. They replaced the shutter, did a sensor clean, general clean and shined the alloys. They didn't mention what caused it, just that the shutter needed replacing.

Janice · 13-04-2007, 22:28

Did you warn them my sensor glass will be coming in soon? LOL

Glad you found them reliable, and are now all sorted.

petemc · 13-04-2007, 22:29 **Thread Starter**

I think they felt a disturbance in the force

30-03-2007, 21:51	#1
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Error 99 after 5 shots Well today was a very very long day. I shot at least 600 shots and every 5 photos I would get error 99. I had to take both batteries out the grip and put them back in each time to get it to work again. 5 shots later, same thing. So this happened at least 150 times today making the shoot very tiring. Things I've tried; Different lenses Cleaned the lens contacts Different cards Different batteries No grip No lens Flash No flash On board flash Resetted settings It was fine last night. I was shooting fireworks and I had no problems. It rained very lightly before the fireworks but the camera functioned perfectly. I cleaned my sensor this morning and that seemed to be normal. However, now when I go to the sensor cleaning function and turn the camera off/on it still says "CLEAn" so I have to take the batteries out to fix that. It still takes photos, just 5 of them. I'm guessing something is really screwed up and its off to Canon for 15 months while they dust for prints. __________________ Portfolio - Photoblog - THE HDR Tutorial Elvis has left the building...

30-03-2007, 21:56	#2
db247 Forum Regular Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,160 Camera: Nikon iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Get a Nikon... Just kidding dude. Hope you get it sorted!! You have some nice work!

30-03-2007, 21:59	#3
Steep Loves the place Real name : Hugh Location: Inverness Posts: 7,328 Camera: 30D iTrader: (2)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots How many actuations Pete? maybe the shutter mechanism is getting flakey.

31-03-2007, 07:38	#5
SDK^ Forum Regular Location: Redditch Posts: 620 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots The Canon Forums may be able to help. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...archid=2331573 __________________ \|\| Canon 20D x2 \| 17-40L \| 24-70L \| 120-300 F2.8 \| 580EX \| 100 USM Macro \| MR-14 Macro Flash \| Photo Trekker AW II \|\|

31-03-2007, 09:14 Thread Starter	#6
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms. Looks like your query timed out. I'll post the message there. I think the best answer I'll get will be send to Canon.

31-03-2007, 09:43	#7
Diabolos137 Been here a while Real name : Andy Location: Nottingham Posts: 262 Camera: Nikon D700 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Tried doing a factory reset to it ? may solve the problem.... though only time ive seen error 99 on a cannon is when an incorrect lense is being used on it.. __________________ http://137-digital.co.uk Nikon D50 \| Nikon D700 + MB-D10 \| Nikon SB-800 \| Nikon 20mm 2.8 \| Nikon 18-70mm DX \| Nikon 80-400mm VR \| Nikon 50mm 1.8 \| Sigma 150mm 2.8 Macro

31-03-2007, 10:42 Thread Starter	#8
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Factory reset? Where's that option?

02-04-2007, 09:55 Thread Starter	#10
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Didn't fix it Gunna send it off to Fixation today.

02-04-2007, 09:57	#11
Wyvern971 Been here a while Real name : George Location: London Posts: 311 Camera: Canon EOS 1D MKII iTrader: (3)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots At least you'll find Fixations turnaround is fairly quick what camera is this with? __________________ Canon EOS 1D MKII; Canon EOS 5D 24-70 F2.8L 70-200 F2.8L IS 300 F4L IS 580EX Flickr

02-04-2007, 09:59 Thread Starter	#12
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Canon 30D

02-04-2007, 10:09	#13
Marcel Mod Team Real name : Marcel Location: Manchester Posts: 3,384 Camera: Canon 7D iTrader: (13)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots How much is it costing? Or is it a warranty repair?

02-04-2007, 10:11 Thread Starter	#14
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Warranty thankfully.

02-04-2007, 11:49	#15
mho Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Sheffield Posts: 2,260 iTrader: (25)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Fixation are very good I used them when I lived down in London.

02-04-2007, 11:59 Thread Starter	#16
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots I've used them before for my 10D when the shutter died. I know they'll do a good job, just annoying having to send it away.

02-04-2007, 12:10	#17
CarlOgden Forum Regular Real name : Carl Location: Radcliffe, Manchester Posts: 1,056 Camera: Canon 1D Mk4 iTrader: (0)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Which lenses did you test to get this error?

02-04-2007, 12:12 Thread Starter	#18
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Like I said in the opening post, different lenses and no lenses.

02-04-2007, 20:10	#19
ppuga Been here a while Location: México City, México. Posts: 422 iTrader: (0)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots no idea Pete, I get once this Err99 just with a old 75-300mm on my 20D, and it was a Focusing problem, if the lense was un MF there was no problem, if I turn on the AF, Err99. Have you try cleaning the contacts of the camera to the lens? __________________ Pablo Puga pablopuga.com

02-04-2007, 20:30 Thread Starter	#20
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Tried. Its now on its way to get repaired at Fixation. I might get it back in time for Easter, or just after. Thankfully I have the 10D and nothing major to shoot requiring 2 bodies.

03-04-2007, 06:47	#21
SeanBoyce Getting Comfy Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Peteme, I just got my 350 back from getting fixed(Error 99 second time,cleaning sensors and upgraded firmware)I need a camera that works all the time.Missed out on alot of good days shooting(stuck in house)So sometime this year I will be getting another Canon and use the 350 as backup.Wish you all the best. Sean Last edited by SeanBoyce; 03-04-2007 at 07:29.

13-04-2007, 22:24 Thread Starter	#22
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Camera's back from Fixation. The repair took just under 2 weeks, with Easter in the middle. They replaced the shutter, did a sensor clean, general clean and shined the alloys. They didn't mention what caused it, just that the shutter needed replacing.

13-04-2007, 22:28	#23
Janice Gadget Girl Real name : Janice Location: Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex Posts: 11,053 Camera: Lumix GF1 iTrader: (14)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots Did you warn them my sensor glass will be coming in soon? LOL Glad you found them reliable, and are now all sorted. __________________ Janice My Website

13-04-2007, 22:29 Thread Starter	#24
petemc Negative Nancy Real name : Pete Location: Wirral, near Liverpool Posts: 9,674 iTrader: (1)	Re: Error 99 after 5 shots I think they felt a disturbance in the force