Canon 300d err99 with Sigma Lens

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I recently got a Canon 300d and was trying out my lenses from old outfit
Canon 100 EOS. Unfortunately when the Sigma lens is on I get the error
message err99.

I believe through googling that this is a common problem with non Canon
lenses but can be overcome with a chip in the lens?!! Anyone managed to get
Sigma to do this in the UK?

Steven.

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"Steven Campbell" <steven@pTHREEasa.co.uk> wrote in message
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> I recently got a Canon 300d and was trying out my lenses from old outfit
> Canon 100 EOS. Unfortunately when the Sigma lens is on I get the error
> message err99.
>
> I believe through googling that this is a common problem with non Canon
> lenses but can be overcome with a chip in the lens?!! Anyone managed to
get
> Sigma to do this in the UK?

They used to have a list of re-chippable lenses on their website. Yes, they
rechipped one lens for me, but not the older one.

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M Stewart
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"Steven Campbell" <steven@pTHREEasa.co.uk> wrote in message
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>I recently got a Canon 300d and was trying out my lenses from old outfit
> Canon 100 EOS. Unfortunately when the Sigma lens is on I get the error
> message err99.
>
> I believe through googling that this is a common problem with non Canon
> lenses but can be overcome with a chip in the lens?!! Anyone managed to
> get
> Sigma to do this in the UK?
>
> Steven.
Yeh Its a lens problem, needs to be rechipped.. They did it for me free,
inclusive with a lens service, I pay postage to them only- Excellent service
, although it did take 14 days...All in all hassle free...

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"Canongirly" <me@me.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Steven Campbell" <steven@pTHREEasa.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:36fi8eF51u4k9U1@individual.net...
> >I recently got a Canon 300d and was trying out my lenses from old outfit
> > Canon 100 EOS. Unfortunately when the Sigma lens is on I get the error
> > message err99.
> >
> > I believe through googling that this is a common problem with non Canon
> > lenses but can be overcome with a chip in the lens?!! Anyone managed to
> > get
> > Sigma to do this in the UK?
> >
> > Steven.
> Yep not only did they re-chip a lens for me they serviced it too.

Thanks everybody for the advice but does anyone know how I should go about
it. Is it just a case of emailing them at
http://www.sigma-imaging-uk.com/a_pages/contact.htm or do they have a
dedicated web page for this kind of thing. I can't find anything on their
site about re chipping.

Steven.

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On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 22:31:16 -0000, "Vic" <victoria@example.com> wrote:

>
>"Big Bill" <bill@pipping.com> wrote in message
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>> On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 21:09:21 -0000, "Steven Campbell"
>> <steven@pTHREEasa.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>> >lenses but can be overcome with a chip in the lens?!! Anyone managed to
>get
>> >Sigma to do this in the UK?
>> >
>> Check with Sigma.
>> If the camera is too old (their call), it can't be chipped.
>> If it can be chipped, ask them how to get it to them.
>>
>He means the lens.
>It depends on its age. They wouldn't chip my old 24mm prime - too old.
>
You're right, I mistyped. :-(

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Bill Funk
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