me wrote:
> On Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:31:23 -0700, John McWilliams
> wrote:
>
>> My 20D is coming up Err 99 all the time now. It had done so every few
>> months, easily rectified by removing battery and rebootingm or changing
>> lens/turning camera off then on again.
>>
>> I've tried different lenses, different shutter and aperture settings,
>> even auto modes, cleaning the contacts that're at the bottom of the lens
>> mount area, and repeats of the power cycling noted above.
>>
>> Electro shock therapy? Or something besides sending it into Canon, which
>> my retailer wants to charge $30......
>
> Can't you send it in yourself? Nikon has service centers on both US
> coasts you can send stuff to them yourself. No need to go through a
> dealer.
>
> I guess the answer is yes.
> https://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=OnlineRepairBookingA...fcatego
Yes, indeed, that's a possibility. I was hoping for some down home fixes
first.
But I was told by the Canon reps that it'd probably cost no more than
$180 to fix. This for a camera that's probably worth no more than $400
(my guess based on eBay asking).
The reps also mentioned a program whereby I could get a 50D for $699- or
was it $599 and $699 with the kit lens- by trading in the malfunctioning
body. This is tempting, but would be much more tempting if there were a
simialar deal for the 7D- which there isn't.
--
john mcwilliams
>> Stay informed about: Canon 20D- Err 99 
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