Error 99 on 20 D

Antonio Correia

A couple of days ago my 20 D begun to announce a 99 error when using any lens. :cry
One could think it was some kind of wrong connection between camera and lens but it did happen with all the three lens.

The lenses work fine on the 5 D, so the problem is from the camera itself.:cry

I sent it to Canon Portugal and they said it needs the curtain to be replaced and I have to pay 250 Euros (340 US$) for the repair.:cry

I am considering to buy a 50D but I would like you to comment on this 20D problem.

Is the replacement of the curtain going to solve the problem for another 2/3 years ? I wonder ? :dunno

I really didn't feel like spending more money on a camera these days ...

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swintonphoto

The replacement shutter should be good for as long as your previous shutter lasted. This is the most common thing to break on any DSLR. I have a friend here in town who runs a photo studio on two 20D's that have both had their shutter replaced once. So, fixing the 20D would certainly be cheaper than buying a new 50D. I had my E-500 sensor replaced last year, and it still works great. I say if you love your 20D get it fixed. If you have the money to spend, you could get the 50D. Other alternatives are to buy a used 30D or used 40D. However, when I got my E-500 fixed it came with a warranty, and they cleaned everything, and it worked like new. So, that would support getting the 20D fixed over getting a different used camera.

Antonio Correia

Thank you Jonathan.

Anyway I am delaying the repair for some days...

I have been reading about the 50 D.
It's a great camera but it is more money to spend, and considering I have bought the 5D this year and money doesn't come from the tree of the yard ...

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Tee Why

If you are happy with the 20D, I'd spend the money and keep the 20D. The shutter on those are good for 50,000 actuations IIRC.

The 50D offers a lot of features and resolution but I'm not sure if it's worth the extra cost or not. I guess it's a personal decision.

So if you are happy with the 20D, keep it. If you want a new toy? Upgrade.

Antonio Correia

Tee Why wrote:

If you are happy with the 20D, I'd spend the money and keep the 20D...If you want a new toy? Upgrade.

A new toy is always a pleasure as you know...
But yes, I will keep the 20D.:D

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Antonio Correia

My 20D is ready today.

New curtain.
64.000 shots = 245 Euros cry = 0,00383 Euros a shot = 313.85 US$ = 0,00489 US$ a shot today, the 31 October 2008.

It would continue to shoot but I don't want to think that I could count on it and suddenly I had no photos, or at least the last one was not there.
A new life is going to begin for it.

Scott_Quier

Antonio Correia wrote:

My 20D is ready today.

New curtain.
64.000 shots = 245 Euros cry = 0,00383 Euros a shot = 313.85 US$ = 0,00489 US$ a shot today, the 31 October 2008.

It would continue to shoot but I don't want to think that I could count on it and suddenly I had no photos, or at least the last one was not there.
A new life is going to begin for it.

Considering that you've already spent for the 5D and that you are otherwise happy with the 20D, I think you made a very wise decision (for whatever my opinion in the matter might be worth) to get it repaired rather than replace it with either a used 30D/40D or a new 50D.

Hope the surgery on your 20D goes well and that your camera gets all better soon.lust

Antonio Correia

Scott_Quier wrote:

...Hope the surgery on your 20D goes well and that your camera gets all better soon.lust

Yes. Let's shoot and see ...