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GreedyTop -> Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 12:28:30 AM)
Canon's website hasnt helped. The calls to the various numbers haven't helped. Is ther ANYONE here that has knowledge of this camera that tell me WTF an ERR05 means? It pops up and won't let me actually take a picture. Just does a 'click click click' and stops. No shot. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Lucylastic -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 12:46:39 AM)
I couldnt find the model hon, but I had a look at one of their other EOS cameras and they had a list of codes??? hope this helps??? http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=215&modelid=17499# dammit I checked it and it only gave me the error main site, but here is what it said when I found it Err 05 The built-in flash's auto pop-up was obstructed. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again. Turn the power switch to <ON> to turn on the power again. I idid a search on the EOS 50D on their website, then the faq hope that does it?

sirsholly -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 1:25:54 AM)
Error 05 simply means the popup flash didn't extend properly. You should be able to reset it by taking out the battery and memory card, remove the lens, take out the backup battery (go all the way down to empty camera body), leave them out a few minutes. Make sure the flash is down and reinstall everything. Power up and manually extend the flash. Don't forget the internal backup battery.

mefisto69 -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 3:42:36 AM)
Err 05 = greasy finger

Aileen1968 -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 4:25:55 AM)
ERR05 means buy a Nikon.

DesFIP -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 4:45:47 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly Error 05 simply means the popup flash didn't extend properly. You should be able to reset it by taking out the battery and memory card, remove the lens, take out the backup battery (go all the way down to empty camera body), leave them out a few minutes. Make sure the flash is down and reinstall everything. Power up and manually extend the flash. Don't forget the internal backup battery. Holly, how can you be able to do all that but still not answer a cell phone?

EbonyWood -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 5:48:53 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly Error 05 simply means the popup flash didn't extend properly. You should be able to reset it by taking out the battery and memory card, remove the lens, take out the backup battery (go all the way down to empty camera body), leave them out a few minutes. Make sure the flash is down and reinstall everything. Power up and manually extend the flash. Don't forget the internal backup battery. Easy as a smartphone. [sm=microwave.gif]

sirsholly -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 6:00:54 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: EbonyWood quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly Error 05 simply means the popup flash didn't extend properly. You should be able to reset it by taking out the battery and memory card, remove the lens, take out the backup battery (go all the way down to empty camera body), leave them out a few minutes. Make sure the flash is down and reinstall everything. Power up and manually extend the flash. Don't forget the internal backup battery. Easy as a smartphone. [sm=microwave.gif] spoken by a smartass!!

sirsholly -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 6:05:00 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: DesFIP quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly Error 05 simply means the popup flash didn't extend properly. You should be able to reset it by taking out the battery and memory card, remove the lens, take out the backup battery (go all the way down to empty camera body), leave them out a few minutes. Make sure the flash is down and reinstall everything. Power up and manually extend the flash. Don't forget the internal backup battery. Holly, how can you be able to do all that but still not answer a cell phone? i worked my way through nursing school as a photographer. [:)] My answer was a cut/paste though. I wanted to look it up before giving wrong advice. It has been YEARS since i picked up a camera for anything serious.

LaTigresse -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 7:05:16 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lucylastic I couldnt find the model hon, but I had a look at one of their other EOS cameras and they had a list of codes??? hope this helps??? http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=215&modelid=17499# dammit I checked it and it only gave me the error main site, but here is what it said when I found it Err 05 The built-in flash's auto pop-up was obstructed. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again. Turn the power switch to <ON> to turn on the power again. I idid a search on the EOS 50D on their website, then the faq hope that does it? I have one, and the above is correct.

GreedyTop -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 7:17:18 AM)
Thanks, folks. I've tried the on/off bit.. no joy. Holly, I did what you said, same thing. Of course, not having realized that there WAS a backup battery, it occurs to me that maybe I need to replace it (if I can figure out how to get the damned thing outta it's little holder..LOL).

LaTigresse -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 7:19:56 AM)
Getting the battery out is easy. If indeed the flash is stuck down, you may want to take the camera in for service/cleaning.......(unlike doing what I do and wedging a finger nail in to make the flash pop up and then cleaning things myself.....) I rarely use the flash as I prefer natural/existing light but when I do, I get frustrated if it won't work.

kittinSol -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 7:20:15 AM)
If all else fails... do you have a nice little corner Mom & Pop photo shop nearby :-) ?

Lucylastic -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 7:25:38 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: LaTigresse quote: ORIGINAL: Lucylastic I couldnt find the model hon, but I had a look at one of their other EOS cameras and they had a list of codes??? hope this helps??? http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=SupportDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=215&modelid=17499# dammit I checked it and it only gave me the error main site, but here is what it said when I found it Err 05 The built-in flash's auto pop-up was obstructed. Turn the power switch to <OFF> and <ON> again. Turn the power switch to <ON> to turn on the power again. I idid a search on the EOS 50D on their website, then the faq hope that does it? I have one, and the above is correct. Heh thanks LaT it was real early this morning, I wasnt sure I did the right C&P thingy.

GreedyTop -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/26/2010 8:14:47 AM)
unfortunately, it seems like mom and pop camera stores are a quickly dying breed around here.. sad. The stores I can find are either about 30-45 minutes away, or do sales ONLY, no repair etc. I dont want to take it into a big box store, because I generally don't trust their so-called tech/repair services.

GreedyTop -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/29/2010 11:26:05 AM)
YAY!! I replaced the backup battery, and it's WORKING now!! happy dances

kdsub -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/29/2010 1:12:53 PM)
quote: ERR05 Check... HERE...lots of explanations and a few home remedies. Butch

LaTigresse -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/29/2010 1:16:43 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: GreedyTop YAY!! I replaced the backup battery, and it's WORKING now!! happy dances Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Greedy!!!!!!!!!

kdsub -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/29/2010 1:23:46 PM)
Time to trade in your 20D and get a 7D anyway... great new camera Butch

GreedyTop -> RE: Canon EOS20D help (1/29/2010 10:15:26 PM)
hah! Like I can afford it. This one was a gift, thats the only reason I'm not stuck with only my point and shoot (which isnt a bad camera at all.. I just enjoy having more options as far as shot composition than a point and shoot allows)

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