error 99, my canon Rebel XSi stopped working. It stated error 99 as soon as I want to push the button to take a pic. Any suggestions?
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I never have problem like your XSi. However, there is a couple things you can try. First, turn the camera power off. Remove the lens to check the contacts on the lens. If it looks tarnished or dirty, clean it with a Q-tip soaked lightly with alcohol. Re-mount the lens and power it back on. If it works, you are done. However, it fails again, try using a different SD card by formatting it in the camera and try shooting again. If you have another lens, you can shoot with it to see if you experience the same failure. If the other lens works, then the failure is caused by the lens.
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M. Medina, so sorry to hear of your xsi having an error 99. It is my understanding that error 99 is a fatal error with multiple causes. One suggestion I have read was to take the battery out for at least 5 mins and the restart the camera. If this doesn't reboot the camera then it is probably a fatal error. In my personal experience my error 99 was because of my shutter leaflets getting out of alignment. To see if this is your issue take your Lens off and VERY gently lift the mirror-DO NOT FORCE IT UP IF IT WONT MOVE - once u lift the mirror U will see the shutter leafs, they should be layered and lying flat. If they are not flat and even that is the cause of your Error 99. U MAY be able to flick them back into alignment, but be Very Very gentle as not to bend then. If your shutter is bad good luck in getting it proffessionally fixed. I was unable to fix mine for a reasonable price. I am purchasing a new camera as you read this. I hope this helps and I wish you the best if luck.
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That is awesome! I called almost 2 years ago complaining about this problem and they basically wanted to sell me an upgrade for a $100 discount - terrible! Will be sending my camera back asap. Has anyone sent it back already and gotten a replacement? Would love to hear your story!
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I have the very same problem. There must be some type of program error. I did a lot of research and gave up. I just pull the SD card and plug into my PC. There was no warranty on my camera when I found out it would not work with my PC or TV.
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Very informative, Matthijs. I was wondering why the card from my new camera was not getting recognized. Old was SD New was SDHC. My version is 20-90-00136. Guess I will go to Sandisk to see if I can update the firmware. EDIT: Well, I just checked. Looks like I am SOL! I guess a new card reader is in the cards.
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I called the phone number inside of the box on one of the papers to start my warranty. It was automatically started as of that moment. I would contact Fujifilm and make sure to let them know of your concern. If you have anymore trouble, feel free to ask again and I will contact my son, whom I gave my camera to and find out more information for you. Good luck.
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Dear Karen:Thank you for your reply. I have also contacted Canon. They were going to send me to the nearest service center, until I told them about your feedback with the same problem. Thanks for your help. I have received my refurbished replacement. I hope this one will stay function. Jeannette
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I have always unloaded my pictures via my camera card into my computer. I tried previously and it did not recognize the card. The other day I started the process of learning to connect via WIFI. I created the "camera name" and went to the Canon website. I eventually became frustrated and decided to try inserting my card again into my laptop. This time it worked. So I was able to unload all my pictures the way I was used to doing. Maybe this would be another option for you to try??
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what I recommend is the following, send it to the canon factory because even if the warranty expired they can fix it and charge you. When they get you the estimate refuse to get it repair and ask them to send it back to you...the best that could happen is that they get it fixed without knowing like they did with mine.Didn't have to pay one penny.
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Mine worked great and then suddenly the camera reads it as damaged. I can no longer use it but I can retrieve the pictures on my computer.
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I have the same camera and am having the same problem. I just bought this and just received it. I have tried everything I can think of to no avail. Maybe it just doesn't work with the Rebel XS like it says it does.
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I'm getting error99 due to the flash. If I put it into no flash mode the camera operates fine, just the pix are crap.
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I have the same problem. I don't like this camera because of this. I had a Fuji before that worked fine. Fortunately I have a Canon that I bought last year that works. What a let down Fuji. You won't get any more of my money. I actually bought the camera to use for work, taking pictures of computers, etc., but it's almost useless for that even.
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I just bought my SD 750...worked GREAT up i dropped it..with the lens out..and now...it has stopped working..The error is...Lens error!Very disappointed...dropped in grass btw!
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I had the same issue. Camera refused to operate. Said it was not a Nikon battery after firmware upgrade.
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Hi, thank you so much for the speedy reply! I have performed a reset on the camera, as well as removing both the battery pack and the watch battery, to no avail. I did think of trying an external flash unit, and am currently trying to borrow one from a friend who has a genuine Canon unit to see if this will work. I have also contacted a UK Canon-approved repairer to get a quote, so I should hopefully soon know how much I can expect to pay. Thanks again for your help in the matter. Kind Regards, Andy
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Hello, I had no problem. I didn't even format it. I just put it in and it worked. Are you sure it's the right card for your camera. Maybe you should return it and try a new one. It may be defective, or call the manufacturer customer service.
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Yes I have the same thing happen to me just remove the battery and put it back a turn the camera back on This works with other issues as well Hope this helps