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Problem my with new 5D MKII

PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 3:09 pm
by xchris1
The only think I can see on my back screen is "Err 20 Shooting is not possible. Turn the power switch to<OFF> and <ON>again or re-Install the battery."
I try everything another lens or CF card...but after a few shots the problem is back again !
Don't know what to do...I will return it and hope to get a new one
I'm using CANON since years now and it is the first time I have that kind of problem.
Did anyone here having the same problem ????

Re: Problem my with new 5D MKII

PostPosted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 4:41 pm
by dang
Canon has released updated firmware for the EOS 5D Mk II. Firmware v1.0.7
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0901/09010 ... rmware.asp

Re: Problem my with new 5D MKII

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 9:42 am
by xchris1
I have installed that new firmware but the problem still persist !
But thanks for the info !

Re: Problem my with new 5D MKII

PostPosted: Tue Jan 13, 2009 11:07 am
by dang
xchris1 wrote:I have installed that new firmware but the problem still persist !
But thanks for the info !

I'd suggest searching Google for "Canon err 20", you'll find several discussions.

Re: Problem my with new 5D MKII

PostPosted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:44 pm
by mdyphoto
Hi,

I had the same problem, and it got even worse , every 10 clicks "err20" I have send it back, and am now the happy owner of new perfectly working 5DmkII.
No firmware can help this, its a mechanical faillure.

Re: Problem my with new 5D MKII

PostPosted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:54 pm
by xchris1
Yes ! I did the same and I got another camera .......so happy with it !!!! :D