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p.1 #1 · Canon 10D - ERR 99 Black Frame

Hello,

I have a Canon 10D...with the BG-3 battery grip and two lenses package, I bought all together off eBay.

The lenses are:

CANON 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.611 lens

KODAK 80-210mm 1:4.5-5-5.6 lens

I have taken many shots, and it had right from the start upon receiving it, came up with the ERR 99.

It also, shoots a black / (not really considered blank) frame.

Sometimes however, it'll shoot a partially exposed frame...top portion exposes image, rest black.

(I'm thinking sort of like when you have the flash sync shutter speed too high?)

(I've been repeatedly trying to test it with many various CF cards and other lenses, I have besides the two mentioned above.)

Upon reading a lot online, about the ERR 99, seems the other symptoms reflect a shutter problem?

I'm not interested in spending a lot for the 10D repair, as I would just rather sell the camera and the two lens package, and disclosing the issues, letting the new buyer (if they so choose to do so), get it fixed.

If there anything I can try that MAY be able to make this more predictable, or things to re-try or try that I haven't yet?

Thanks for reading and I appreciate all comments / suggestions. advice and further testing procedures.

Have a nice day / evening...

God Bless,
Ed

Nov 15, 2009 at 07:50 PM

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p.1 #2 · Canon 10D - ERR 99 Black Frame

What shutter speeds do the partially black frames come up at? It sounds like it maybe the camera shutter has started to go. The partially black frame can happen if the shutter is dying and it's being used at a high shutter speed.

Nov 15, 2009 at 08:12 PM

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p.1 #3 · Canon 10D - ERR 99 Black Frame

Hello,

Thanks for your response.

I'll take a look at the EXIF info on the black (partially black frames)...

(So far the ones I looked at, are at 1/60th sec. - There's one with the top section of the frame showing image captured, and another showing it exposed 2/3 of the frame, blanking out the very bottom 1/3).

I also was reading (or thought that I had),

- read that the various settings knob selections might also 'test' the camera further?

In otherwords, choosing, for example:

AUTO, P, Tv, A, M, A-DEP, and the other preset settings.

I'll try to make a point of recording the various test setup, and come up with that info...

Any other further test suggestions?

Thanks!

God Bless,
Ed

Nov 15, 2009 at 08:20 PM

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p.1 #4 · Canon 10D - ERR 99 Black Frame

It sounds like a shutter problem. Unfortunately, it may be difficult to get it repaired. I've heard that Canon no longer has replacement shutters for the 10D.

You may want to try pulling both batteries and upgrading the firmware to the latest version (2.0.1).

Otherwise, it may be time to go after the seller.

Nov 15, 2009 at 08:51 PM

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p.1 #5 · Canon 10D - ERR 99 Black Frame

Thanks for replying, it already has had the latest firmware updated, prior to my getting it.

I've also taken the batteries out, done the 'suggested' testing I've read online.

Appreciate your comments / suggestions...

God Bless,
Ed

Nov 19, 2009 at 04:12 AM


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