How to fix the Canon EOS 10D Error 99
"Oily" lens contacts can be one source of the error 99 on a Canon camera.
This weekend I ran into my first serious trouble with my trustworthy Canon 10D. It started giving me “ERR 99″ all the time. I ran into this problem once before already, but a simple turn it off and turn it on did the trick back then. This time when I did the on/off cycle the camera worked again for like one or two shots and then the same “ERR 99″. Pretty annoying when you are at a demonstration and the time to catch the best shot is very limited. After a while I gave up and headed home to consult the Internet about this phenomenon.
It seems like I’m not the only one with these problems and they also don’t seem to be limited to the 10D. After some research here is the general gist. “ERR99″ = Error 99 = a general error that is not specified. However it seems to be limited to three major causes which luckily are remedied rather easily: batteries, the CF card or the lens contacts.
Here is a simple procedure to help you figure out what is wrong and how to fix it:
Not in my world…
Not in my world...
I have killed terrorists in Counter-Strike. But I have never killed a terrorist in real life. Not because there are no terrorists. There are no guns. Not in my life.
I’m sick and tired of people who blame computer games and ignore that guns are the problem. Games do not kill. Guns do. Go read Berzerkeraccoons opinions on the subject, they reflect my sentiments completely!
If you’d like to add your message: Harald Eckmüller has created a group pool: www.flickr.com/groups/games-dont-kill/pool/
Hot Gamer Girls Pinup Calendar
A little teaser image from the upcoming "Gamer Girl Calendar"
How did that catch your attention? :) The best thing about this entries title however is that it’s not only an eye-catcher but actually well and truly the content of this post!
At the start of the year I had the pleasure of having a photo-shoot with a good friend of mine (Berzerk Racoon) for a little project of hers: a Gamer Girl Pinup Calendar!
In her words:
“At the end of last year the idea was born to create a calendar that breaks the stereotype that games and gaming is a male-only area, which women have no interest in and that the women who do show interest are socially inept, unattractive and uninteresting.”
So far you can head over to her blog and check out the following months:
I’ll keep you updated on how the project proceeds!
Oh BTW, if you happen to be a gamer girl in or around Vienna and interested in taking part in the calendar, give me or the raccoon a shout, will ya? ;)
