topic Re: Error 99 in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Error 99

pamelawy — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 13:35:43 GMT

Sad to say, I'm working with what's probably a 10-year old Canon 10D, and I've just gotten the Error 99 message every time I try to take a shot. The only fix in the manual is to take out and re-insert the battery. Doesn't work. Is there any fix for this? Thank you!

Re: Error 99

ebiggs1 — Fri, 11 Oct 2013 19:48:15 GMT

99 means there is a problem and the camera doesn't know what it is.

Did you try a different lens? It could be the lens contacts.

What body do you have?

Re: Error 99

pamelawy — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 00:15:12 GMT

OMG, you have saved the day! The depression of being a photographer with no camera has lifted. I tried another lens and the camera worked. I then thoroughly cleaned the connectors (?) in the offending lens and it too worked. So, thank you for pointing me in the right direction. I'm most grateful!

Re: Error 99

ebiggs1 — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 13:56:12 GMT

"I'm most grateful!"

And you are most welcome.

All the best.