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July 15, 2010

More Canon Repair

Today, I finally broke down and called Canon and told them I had some equipment I had to ship them. They thought I was a dealer for some reason. Here's what I'm returning this time:

1) Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens [Serial Number: 94002817]. Purchased 11/17/04 from Cameta Camera 8400 New Horizons Blvd Amityville NY 11701. I'm getting the following errors on this lens with my frames:
• EOS 20D - "Err 99"
• EOS 40D - "Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to and again or re-install the battery."
• EOS 50D - "Err 01 Communications between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts."

This lens has been repaired three times before by Canon. If y'all can't fix it, then please just throw it in the trash because I'm tired of sending it back. I returned this lens to Canon for repair twice last year (in May 2009 and and November of 2009). It has been giving me errors since I got it back from the factory. Was told by Canon it would be repaired under warrant since it has been repaired every six months since I've owned it, practically.

2) Canon EOS 40D [Serial Number: 0820511950]. Purchased 10/29/07 from PCNation425 Huehl Road Bldg 5 Northbrook IL 60062. I'm getting the error message "Err 99 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to and again or re-install the battery." I get this message with the EOS 40D and all three of the following lenses:
• Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM lens [Serial Number: 305394] (This lens works with my 20D & 50D).
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens [Serial Number: 4112910645] (This lens works with my 20D & 50D).
• Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens [Serial Number: 94002817]. (This is the broken lens (see above). It won't work with my 20D, 40D, or 50D)

3) Canon Speedlite 580EX. [Serial Number 562135]. Purchased from BuyDig.com on 4/7/2007. There is a piece sheared off of the base where it mounts onto the camera frame.

Of course, it sucks because, not only will it cost me a lot of jack, but now I'm without the use of a lot of my equipment for an undetermined period of time. Bummer.

http://www.peeniewallie.com/2009/02/canon-camera-hi.html

Posted by Rob Kiser on July 15, 2010 at 11:56 AM

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