Argg...ERR99 demon

[nabero]

Hey folks....long time, no see

I've been lurking in the forum for a while now...but hopefully now I'll be back posting....once I get this issue figured out.

I bought a used sigma 28-200mm (for an xti)...and shot a few pictures...now I'm getting "Error 99". I can solve the problem for the moment by popping out the battery...but does anyone know if this is an issue I should be taking my camera into the shop for?

I did a little reading online and people have mentioned dirty contacts or an incompatible lens ...since the lens is compatible I was thinking about trying to clean the contacts....If anyone can help I'd reeeeealllly appreciate it! :hugs:

 

[lostprophet]

it'll be the lens not the camera, Sigma could probably have the lens rechipped

 

[nabero]

is that difficult/annoying/expensive?

 

[lostprophet]

in the UK is costs about £20-£25 so its not too bad, friend of mine had the same problem, lens was back in about 2 weeks

 

[nabero]

is it dangerous to my camera to continue to use the lens and just pop out the battery for the time being?

 

[Big Mike]

You might also try cleaning the electrical contacts on the lens & body...but if that doesn't help, then it may need to be re chipped.

I don't think it will damage your camera to continue to use it..it's just annoying

 

[nabero]

I'll definitely try cleaning the contacts...Thanks LP and Big Mike.

I think I got a good deal on the lens (~$120 with a UV filter and a hood)...so if it has to be rechipped I think it would still be worth it --if that's not a good deal, please let me know, because i have about 15 days to return it for any reason.

 

[lifeafter2am]

I would just return it and say it was broken, and I wanted a replacement.

 

[lostprophet]

my mates lens would work fine wide-open but the moment it was stopped down *BANG* ERR99

seems a good price to me

 

[nabero]

Hmm....well it's the only one the shop had. I can deal with a little hassle as long as it's not going to empty my pocketbook.

 

[nabero]

my mates lens would work fine wide-open but the moment it was stopped down *BANG* ERR99

exactly what's happening with mine. how would you go about getting it rechipped? I've never had to do anything like this?


thanks a ton for the help

 

[Big Mike]

how would you go about getting it rechipped?

Call Sigma.

 

[lostprophet]

easy for my mate, he worked in the same shop as me so we just sent it off.

Either get in contact with Sigma http://www.sigma-photo.com/

or take it to a camera shop who will send it off but will charge for doing it

 

[lostprophet]

better link here http://www.sigma-photo.com/sigmaonlinemall/ebay_service.asp

 

[soylentgreen]

I got the same error with my 24-105 f/4 L. Brand new lens. I figured it was from rapid shooting and a slow CF card. Only happened once and it was during a burst of shots in RAW mode. After a quick shutdown and battery swap, I just continued shooting.