Err 99 on 10D

[ST1100]

HELP!

Recently, i keep getting a Err99 message on my 10D. Has anyone have a similair experience? More importantly, did you find a solution?

i'm going to cover my first wedding w a 10D next month. i really hope i don't have to fall back on flim halfway.

The main changes (b4 the err99 started) was a v-tage battery and using jpeg instead of raw. It could be the microdrive, but i have two, and both produce the error intermittently.

i only use canon lenses and flashes.

[sehsuan]

format your microdrives first, then try to shoot frames, like firing off a whole load of test shots to fill up your microdrives - see if it repeats.

worst to worst, get a new cf card

[ST1100]

i've already tried formatting both of them, and squeezing off many shots. (note: it takes a LONG time to fill a 1 GB drive. At least an hour. 9 shots take about a minute to write to drive completely.) i did it last night. No problem.

The problem occurred again today. And more often. i was wondering if something was loose, poor battery contact, etc. But no, couldn't find or see anything different.

i would get a new CF - if i'm sure that would solve the problem. But i think it'll be wiser to try and nail the problem before trying expensive solutions.

Does any 10D owner shoot exclusivesly in JPEG mode? Do you get the same error?

[MaGixShOe]

try other CF cards lor
thats the biggest suspect i guess

the other thing is ur lens
try to switch lens and see if the problem is with the lens

[ST1100]

i got the error on Saturday w a 75-300 USM III and the same error on sunday w a 24-70L. It occurred a lot more w a 550EX attached though. That's bad news, bcoz wedding shooting will be quite flash-heavy.

There is another error code for CF errors. Err 99 is supposed to be for 'other errors'. Of course, i'm not ruling out that the card caused it.

Nobody ever got the error before??

[Horus]

It's a problem wiff the CF card. I got mine quite alot wiff a 10D combo and 256mb Ridata. Swapped twice at AP but still got Error. Put the same card to Nikon Coolpix 4500 no problem at all. The 512mb Ridata works well with 10D tho. So far my Transcend 1gb no problems. *Touch wood.

[munfai]

Quote: Originally posted by Horus It's a problem wiff the CF card.

this is not always the case. i've encountered the same error when shooting with a tokina lens, iso set to 800. after every 2-3 shots i get the error. the error went away after i switched to iso 400, took a few shots, and switched back to iso 800. never had a problem since then. dunno why...

[ST1100]

i'll keep trying and see if i can make the error 'repeat on demand'.

My microdrives have gone through 6000+ shots before i got the error. i do not think there is a compatibility issue (unlike Horus' 256mb Ridata. BTW, how much did u pay for the 1GB transcend?)

Also, the error only occurred when i started shooting in jpeg (L, Fine) mode. i will try going back to RAW and see if the error repeats.

[sehsuan]

there was this time when a fellow user allowed me to use his 70-200 2.8L, when i just had the lens plugged in, i can't remember if i received err 99 or err 00...

couldnt resolve it by switching it on and off - finally, by replugging in the lens, it was settled...

[agape01]

Well, I get error messages quite often. And for those people who know me, you all know what kind of gear I carry.

I just detach the lens to loosen the contact points between the lens and the cam and then reconnect it back again. I have a strange feeling that the problem lies in the lens. I will definitely take it to Canon to have a look see one of these days.

Anyway, if you get error messages like error 00, just detach the lens from the contact points and the reattach the lens back again. It should be ok. However, you might have to do it quite often.

However, if you get error 99, then you would have to switch off the cam, detach the lens from the contact points and reattach the lens back again. Upon doing so, turn the camera back on. That is how I have been solving my problems.

[offspring]

Read in a forum before, clear all camera settings in all modes in the 10D to try.

Don know will work or not. But no harm trying right?

[insport]

Error 99 happens only to CMOS chip camera ie: D30, D60, 10D

I had this problem with my D30 then D60, not sure about 10D don't own one.

The problem is the probably the lens, expecially IS lens.

here'e the tip always off the camera when changing lens and mounting and unmounting flashgun. make sure the flashgun is off too.

I've sent mine to Canon, but they can't seem to find what the actual problem,
The reason is when you unmount the lens or flashgun their contact point is slight around and might cause a kind of short circuit via the body.

I know its a lot of time wasted but ever since i practise this i've never had problem with it (error99)

For those with IS lens be careful as its more sensitive

I hope this could be a help

good luck


just another Photographer is KL

[Horus]

Quote: Originally posted by ST1100 i'll keep trying and see if i can make the error 'repeat on demand'. My microdrives have gone through 6000+ shots before i got the error. i do not think there is a compatibility issue (unlike Horus' 256mb Ridata. BTW, how much did u pay for the 1GB transcend?) Also, the error only occurred when i started shooting in jpeg (L, Fine) mode. i will try going back to RAW and see if the error repeats.

well when i initially got the error i went into panic. later i read up the manual and referenced the the error was due to CF card. formatting it on PC and in-cam didn't help. Still stuck to the same lens (50mm F1.8). Mayb it was specific to me onli. I got the Transcend 1GB around btwn $360-390. Can't rem exact price tho. From a Mo here.

[canturn]

If you're covering a wedding, maybe you should send it to Canon for a check b4 the event, since it's going to be an important thingy, you won't want to miss a shot.

For error 00, it could be due to dirty contact between lenses and body, try cleaning the contact on the lens.

Yes, the IS lenses does have a tendency to go into f-stop '0 0' (esp in AI-servo mode), when it happens too often, you'll probably have to send it to service centre.

[ST1100]

Thanx for the help, guys. i will try them out.

Last night, i experimented w again, trying to repeat the error. It repeated on my 16-35 too, so i don't think it's lens specifc anymore. Maybe the contacts. i examined them - looks ok. No dirt, corrosion or anything. The flash contacts looked ok too.

This one's interesting: i got the Err99 even without a CF card in the camera. i think i can safely rule out microdrive problems, unless it's the power requirements of the drive that's causing it.

Sending it in is a good idea, except that most of the time, it works perfectly. Sometimes sending it causes it to come back w more problems, plus, i will be 10D-less when it is in servicing, something i do not relish.

i do not have any IS lenses or flashguns.

Switching off the camera, so far, has always worked. (And switching it back on again, of course.) The problem is the timing. What if the camera hangs just as the bride kisses the groom? No good, no good. i'd better carry the film body round my neck for critical moments.

Anyone knows how long it will take if i send the camera back to Canon for a 'checkup'?

[insport]

well like i told you, its got something to do with the contacts.
I doubt that Canon can solve yr problem, this is something i learn to live with