Canon EOS 40D ERR99

[jdreamer]

Hey guys, I've been using this 40D for like almost 2 years and never had anything problems with it until today, I keep getting this ERR99 and asking me to reinsert my battery! What has gone wrong?

I took approximately only 13,000-14,000 shots with it. I tried reinserting both my batteries from my battery grip, reformatted my CF card and cleaned all of my lenses and body contacts but it's still showing that error after a few shots....

Help please... is it time for me to move on for a new body or what? :(

[jjphoto]

Err99 is a general error but it often means that the shutter needs to be replaced. That's been the case with other Canon bodies I've had that have had this error, including a 40D. You will probably be able to hear that it sounds different, ie it's not cocking the shutter properly. Send it in to Canon for a quote.

JJ

[triptych]

I had an Err99 for my flash problem...unfortunately Canon use it for just a bout anything that can go wrong...have you tried a new battery in it?

[jdreamer]

Yes, it does make that funny sound.. how much is the repair for the shutter?

If it's too much, maybe I should move on for 7d or 60d...

[jdreamer]

How much can I actually sell a shutter broken 40D?

[Tatts]

Good excuse to buy a 7d :)
i saw a 40d with this error (not sure if it was a shutter issue or something else) sell for $100 a few days ago.
Might be worth getting a quote to see what it will cost to fix.

[calloyd]

Definitely find out the problem first before you sell cheap. My err99 message was a problem with the diaphram of a particular lens, there was nothing wrong with the camera at all.

[jdreamer]

Still waiting for the quotation for the repair.

Will I be able to get around $200ish for selling it?

[Tatts]

It will probably vary depending on what the repair quote comes back saying. if it is really expensive you can just put it on ebay and see what you get.

[Speedway]

I had this on my 400D about 2 years ago and found it was the catch on the battery grip door a little loose. A few firm taps on the locking cam with a screwdriver handle fixed it.
Keith.

[Tricky]

I've had a shutter replaced on a Canon 40D previously (following an Err99) and, from memory, it cost $435.

Even though your 40D is two years old, assuming you are its original owner and it was bought as Aussie stock, then I think you'd have a fair chance of getting it repaired by Canon Australia for free. Under Australian statutory laws, a camera has to be 'fit for purpose' and 2 years / 14k actuations wouldn't meet that definition in most people's books (ie that's in addition to 12 month manufacturer's warranty).