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Error 99 Eos 400d

  • 18-04-2009 6:54pm
    #1
    LeoB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks, I know this has been covered before but maybe someone will point me in the right direction.

    I am getting a message on my 400d as follows There is a problem with C.F Card. Replace the card. It shows err99 when I try to format it via the camera. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks L


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  • #2
    Jemmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,385 ✭✭✭Jemmy


    Had this problem with the 1D in work, so the bossman emailed them, the cameras are being recalled so maybe send a quick email see what they say it could be a problem in the 400D.

    They told him...

    "Canon has reported that some EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III cameras have a problem in the accuracy of the AF (autofocusing) feature. If an AF point other than the centre AF point is used, focus may become soft. There is also an abnormal mirror operation with some of these cameras which gives an 'Err 99' message."



    PM me with your email address and ill forward you on the email we got back and you can check it out if you want.


  • #3
    Fajitas!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,624 ✭✭✭✭Fajitas!


    Also, which lens are you using, some Sigma's (older models) throw up this error, along with other lenses having dirty contacts :)


  • #4
    Fireman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 340 ✭✭Fireman


    Fajitas! wrote: »
    Also, which lens are you using, some Sigma's (older models) throw up this error, along with other lenses having dirty contacts :)
    I had this error on my 20D (A few years ago) after changing a lens in a hurry, for a group photo. I took off the lens and put it back on and never again saw this error, so I presume I never put the lens on properly (Poor contact)


  • #5
    LeoB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭LeoB


    Have cleaned contacts srill getting same message. Using the kit lens but will try some others. Any suggestions on where I can leave it to get it checked out.?


  • #6
    Biro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,091 ✭✭✭Biro


    What make is your CF card?


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  • #7
    LeoB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭LeoB


    The card which showed up the error was a Kingston 4gb card. But I have put in a Sandisk extreme 3 and I am getting the same message. so I think it may be camera:mad:

    Have camera bout 2 years and have just got a 40d so I am not without camera but my 11year old son uses it if we go out togeather, never uses it on his own


  • #8
    Calina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Calina


    ISS checked an Error99 for me but the net result was not good news for me. Is there any chance one of the pins on your CF slot in your camera is slightly bent?


  • #9
    LeoB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,256 ✭✭✭LeoB


    Calina wrote: »
    ISS checked an Error99 for me but the net result was not good news for me. Is there any chance one of the pins on your CF slot in your camera is slightly bent?

    Calina I think that could be the problem. One pin looks slightly off line. Is it expensive to get repaired?


  • #10
    Calina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,219 ✭✭✭Calina


    My guess is they'll want to replace the card reader in the camera. I have no idea how much it will cost but your Canon service agents in Dublin are Image Supply Systems. You could try calling them tomorrow and hope that they have one handy. I do know that other people have had it done on earlier Canon dSLRs but I have no idea what the money side of things was like.


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