canon 10D \"error99\"

[bgaras2001]

i just got my 10D yesterday. i shot 10 frames and got "error99" and cant get rid of it. i tryed both batteries and 3 different flash cards . have you ever had this problem? is there a fix ?

[garybermanphotography]

If you look through this board you will find several messages about the "Error 99"...It seems to happen with certain lenses that are not compatible or need to be updated for the 10D....What lenses are you using in your 10D....is it an older lens...or a non Canon lens ???

[neil_r]

Save you hunting look here:-

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=11095#53351


Neil

[aripeka_john]

Sigma is re chipping non HSM lenses for free.

[tzrider]

Err99 is a typical 10D error and many 10D's are
sended back to Canon because if this. This
seems to be a larger problem the the front or
backfocus. Many dealers do an initial check
on the bodies before selling them to check if
this error occurs .... So send it back to Canon,
and be patient, very patient ....

Err99:DESCRIPTION: This error occurs if there is an internal malfunction detected during the camera's self-checking procedure that's executed before every attempted exposure. This is somewhat similar to the flashing 'BC' warning that occasionally appears on EOS-1 series 35mm SLRs.
REMEDIAL MEASURE: Try releasing the error by turning the main power switch OFF and then back ON. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D60 examined by a qualified service technician. Please be careful to note the conditions under which the error message occurred. This error is similar to Error 09 or Error 10 on the D30.