Oh my broken! ("mad"orama about adorama)

Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

01/21/2011 04:11:26 PM · #1

I posted the "to ebay or not to ebay" topic a while back and based on the advice decided a more "reputable" website might be a good idea (that is to say, one with a decent return policy).

So, I ordered a used 30D from adorama.com, a website I've used before with no problems.

I got my camera today and it worked about an hour or two then got the dreaded and universal Error 99.

How horrible!

I reseated the lens and it worked for a few more minutes and gave the lovely message. Tried a new battery, same thing. It works, then gives the Error 99.

Anyway, so now it's going back, but not before I manage a shot for one of the current challenges!

*sigh*

bvy

Sigma DP1x

01/21/2011 04:15:34 PM · #2

I've had to do a return with them before. If it's any consolation, it was no hassle. Good luck.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

01/21/2011 04:28:02 PM · #3

That's a risk anyone takes with used gear. Adorama has a good reputation and I'm sure they will do you right.

spiritualspatula

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Canon

01/21/2011 08:37:08 PM · #4

If you have any issues with the return, it may be worth your time contacting

HelenOster. She's a rep from Adorama, further detail explained on her profile.

Ductyl

Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i

01/21/2011 09:52:46 PM · #5

Originally posted by adigitalromance:

Anyway, so now it's going back, but not before I manage a shot for one of the current challenges!

Make sure to read the return policy, I don't know how it works for used gear, but taking too many shots with new gear will push you outside of the easy return zone.

- Justin

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

01/22/2011 08:43:34 AM · #6

That's good advice about not taking too many shots, and I will definitely email Helen.

Oddly, this seems to be specific to one lens. I can't replicate the error with my other lens or with no lens installed.

Would returning this camera still be my best bet?

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

01/22/2011 06:03:36 PM · #7

try cleaning the contacts with a pencil eraser (a clean one)

01/23/2011 09:20:29 AM · #8

This is always fun.

I narrowed it down to my lens.

The questionable lens gives Error 01 on a 40D, clean lens contacts.
No other lens gives a problem (tested 3) on this camera.

The problem follows the lens.

I wonder if my old camera fried the lens too when it broke?

Message edited by author 2011-01-23 14:21:06.