topic Re: EOS 30 D Err 99 Message in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

EOS 30 D Err 99 Message

wirl45 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:19:46 GMT

I have a EOS 30 D that reads ERR 99...Shooting is not possible....I can get about a dozen more shots after I remove and put the battery back in, then the ERR 99 reappears...I have original Canon batteries....Any ideas of what to do....Thanks!

Bill

Re: EOS 30 D Err 99 Message

cicopo — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:18:45 GMT

If you're using an old battery that could be the problem, but if it's consistent with 2 or more batteries it's likely going to need a trip to Canon service. Here's the most concise info I know of about error 99.

http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2008/12/canons-error-99-the-man-the-myth

Re: EOS 30 D Err 99 Message

wirl45 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:45:45 GMT

Thanks Cicopo.....I am experienceing this with several batteries, but all are several years old...would it help to purchase a new battery?

Also, I use only Canon lenses per the article you provided...thanks again....

Re: EOS 30 D Err 99 Message

cicopo — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 22:39:59 GMT

Battery chemistry is definately going to loose some of it's power over time so YES a newish battery is worth a try. The BP511 is a pretty common battery that's used in many Canon bodies so maybe you've got a friend who's using them that you could borrow from.

Re: EOS 30 D Err 99 Message

wirl45 — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:11:10 GMT

Thanks again....do I need an oem or can I use a knock-off?...I read the article you attached!

Re: EOS 30 D Err 99 Message

cicopo — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:46:20 GMT

I've used a few aftermaret replacements with good results. I did however get one (not a BP511 replacement) that had a bad cell from the get go. If you can't borrow I'd go that route.