30D problem

[BluSpoon]

hi guys 30D users
i've just got my 30D recently and have been then using a 17-502.8 tamron on it.
many time, when i half press the shutter, the lens focusses but when i full pres, the shutter will not release any1 came across this problem before?
and sometimes when trying to take the pictures err 99 occurs.
i read some where that 30D's have problem with 3rd party lenses any1 got insight on that?

thanks

[m3lv1nh0]

I used to own both 30D and Tamron. It's working well with me. Do you have another Canon lens to test? Think you might need to visit the CSC soon.

[BluSpoon]

does have got to do with the batt grip or anything?

[wootsk]

I used to have the problem with my 300D. Go mount a tripod and take a wall shot(flat plain wall). If it works, might be ur hand or focus problem. Else go clean your lens and sensor again. Then do the test again.

My problem last time is that I auto-focus on something, but it is unable to shoot (I have to switch to MF and shoot).

Hope it helps

[tainted]

you wanna test the lens on a different body? my colleague and i encountered this problem before... kena error 99... very irritating... it happened first for me on the 40D, then tested on 30D and got the same thing... in the end it somehow just solved itself... we decided not to use the lens for a few days and then suddenly when we tested it was working fine again...

[BluSpoon]

oh ok i'll try that

but does it gotta do wit the batt grip or len?

[markyen]

may be can update your firmware for 30D. I used the tamron w 30D before no problemo.

[jkaiser]

if u try on other lenses n u get same problem, try cleaning the lens-body contacts.. err99 is basically the camera telling u "i dun really noe wat's wrong, but it could be the connection" Though, be prepared lah..my 30d shutter failed..went to change for ard 200 dollars

[adamadam]

OR you could bring to Canon Service Centre to diagnose

[zaxh81]

hi, i would suggest cleaning the lens contacts.
Did you got your 30D 1st hand?

[jimjim]

Problem with the shutter release button,
need to replace in CSC.

[nikolaiski]

Originally Posted by BluSpoon hi guys 30D users i've just got my 30D recently and have been then using a 17-502.8 tamron on it. many time, when i half press the shutter, the lens focusses but when i full pres, the shutter will not release any1 came across this problem before? and sometimes when trying to take the pictures err 99 occurs. i read some where that 30D's have problem with 3rd party lenses any1 got insight on that? thanks

Definitely your shutter release button. Send to CSC. It'll cost you about $130 if i'm not wrong.. last time I had the same prob on my 30D.

[BluSpoon]

but on both the grip and the body at the same time
will canon charge for inspection and confirmation on wads wrong?

[BluSpoon]

2nd hand just tried cleaning wif cloth but no use
any1 tried eraser?

[james]

Originally Posted by BluSpoon 2nd hand just tried cleaning wif cloth but no use any1 tried eraser?

Eraser? Don't do anything, go read the manual to have the sensor cleaned. Don't observe the sensor too long as dust might go in.

[m3lv1nh0]

Yes, you can try to use a eraser to rub the metal contacts but I still suggest bringing it to CSC for a checkup. U will feel better at night.

[BluSpoon]

oh ok
will try to go get it check ...
thanks
for the advise

[calebk]

You might wanna refer to this: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340794