Canon Digital Rebel / EOS-300D Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens
Problem for Canon Digital Rebel / EOS-300D Digital Camera with EF-S...

Error 99 appears in pattern, every time




By bstajcar on Feb 09, 2009

" "
Error 99 appears in pattern: 4 shots, 5th one comes with error 99 which can be cleared only by battery reinstall.
This pattern repeates itself regardless of lens being attached or not, with or without CF card.. so it looks like software issue, bug or corruption of some parameters ???
Comments:

Feb 09, 2009

- Hi, thanks for the answer and request for clarification.
It does not matter how quick in succession the images are taken, every 5th comes with error. And (5th image) is never saved.
If I do, say, 1 or 2, after re-installment of battery, the number will again be 4.
Also, CF card presence and type is irrelevant.
It is almost as if there is some software counter that knows how to count to 4, but not any further, which is reset to 0 by re-installment of the battery.
I had 1.1.0 when the problem started, tried with the latest firmware (1.1.1), it did not solve the problem. (It is Canon 400D)

Feb 09, 2009

- I forgot to mention, I have made 3500 pictures, so shutter should still be OK.
Thanks,
B

Feb 10, 2009

- I am sorry, it seems I was confused with navigation through website, so it ended in 300D area..
I left it at Canon service, we'll see what they have to say about it.
Thanks anyway for trying to help :-)


Clarification Request

Posted by zohail on Mar 21, 2009

pls see this u might get help

http://web.abo.fi/~jskata/300Drepair/

Posted by JohnLeF on Feb 09, 2009

400D? Sorry, post said 300D so that's why I was asking about number of shots...

Unfortunately it's such a weird problem, it's not something I've ever heard of before. My only recommendation would be take it down to a camera shop (i.e. Jessop's in the UK) and ask their opinion..?

Posted by JohnLeF on Feb 09, 2009

Error 99 is unfortunately a general "something is wrong" error.
It could be almost anything. Are the 5 shots taken in quick succession? If so, it could be a problem with the internal buffer in the camera.
Try an older CF, something like a 512Mb at max. Format the card on the camera and see how you get on.
What version of the firmware do you have?
Also, how many pictures has the camera taken in total?

Solution #1

posted on Jul 16, 2009
Not Rated)

cgallant2

Rank: Guide 
Rating: 75%, 3 votes
Instead of removing battery, i found just opening and closing the battery compartment works
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Solution #2

posted on Mar 23, 2009
Not Rated)

JohnLeF

Rank: Guru  Canon Cameras & Camcorders  Expert
Rating: 89%, 107 votes
Not sure about the pattern of errors, but the advice for error 99 diagnosis is to try the following diagnosis steps to isolate the cause of the issue:-
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Remove the lens, battery, and CF card.
3. Allow the camera to sit without power for approximately 20 minutes.
4. Insert only a fully charged battery, and turn on the camera.
5. Depress the shutter button as you would to take a picture.

Does the “ERR 99" message appear? If so, the camera may be faulty and requires a service. If it does not, then: -
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the CF card.
3. Turn on the camera.
4. Format the CF card in the camera.
5. Depress the shutter button as you would to take a picture.

Does the “ERR 99" message appear? If so, then the CF card is faulty. Try a different card. If the message does not appear: -
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Clean the gold contacts on the lens by GENTLY rubbing them with a pencil eraser or soft cloth. Keeping the camera face pointing down, also clean the gold contacts on the camera, being careful that you do not let any debris fall into the camera body.
3. Reattach your lens.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Depress the shutter button as you would to take a picture.

If the “ERR 99" message only appears when one particular lens is attached, then that lens should be examined by a service technician.
If you see the “ERR 99" with a different Canon lens attached, then the camera is faulty and should be serviced.
Was this helpful?
Yes
No

Popular Solutions for Canon Digital Rebel / EOS-300D


Questions and Unsolved Problems for Canon Digital Rebel / EOS-300D


Do you recommend Canon Digital Rebel / EOS-300D Digital Camera with EF-S 18-55mm Lens?
Answer

Answer
pin broke off where CF card installs. Is this repairable?

Answer
I can not get my LCD to show the picture. I shows the spec for what is going on except what you see... (More)

Answer
My camera has been in for a repair a problem with the pictures being half black , I think it was the... (More)

Answer
I have a canon rebel eos DSLR and was cleaning the body. I accidentally popped the spring that is to... (More)

Answer
I am trying to replace date-tie battery in Digital Rebel 330D. I can't find hoie to get the old... (More)


Didn't find what you were looking for?

Describe your Digital Cameras problem:




Ask our Experts

 

Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now
Top Digital Camera Experts



Top Camera & Camcorder Repairmen
in Baltimore, MD
(888) 435-5080
Worldwide AFFORDABLE digital camera repair &...
Digital Camera Repair and Parts: Darntoothysam.com

(214) 951-9731
Digital Camera repair and sales,trade,salvage.
Mikes digital camera repair


       
Solve Your Problem Now!
Chat Live with an Expert
Chat Now

Insert Link
Insert Image
Insert You-Tube clip
Insert List
Insert List
Spell Check

What is this?



Select


close

Add to My Products

Add the things you own to your My Products collection and get product information, solutions to problems, manuals & guides, tips and how-to's, reviews & ratings and local repair service - all in one easy place.


Step 1: Select a category & subcategory

Appliances Cameras Cars Computers Electronics Home Audio TV & Videos Tools
Appliances Cameras Cars Computers Electronics Home Audio TV & Video Tools
 
Step 2: Select a product and click on add
I can't find my product

select

Cancel
close
Success!

Add another product
Close
close
Save This Product

Enter your email address

We will not share your email. Privacy Policy

I agree to the FixYa Terms of Use

    
Send to friends
Send to: (e.g. Julie@email.com)
(Separate email adresses with commas)
Your name:
Your email address:
Message: