Solution
If there is a problem with the camera, an error code and the cause and solution of the error will be displayed on the LCD monitor.
If details such as this are displayed, follow the instructions to resolve the error.
Error Messages and Solutions
Code Number | Message | Solution |
Err 01 | Communication between the camera and lens is faulty. Clean the lens contacts. | ・Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens. ・Remove and install the battery again. ・Use a Canon lens. ・If the methods above do not return the camera to normal, contact a Canon customer service center to discuss testing/repair of your camera/lens.(*1) |
Err 02 | Card* (*2) cannot be accessed. Reinsert or replace card * (*2) or format card * (*2) with the camera. | ・Remove and insert the card again. ・Replace the card. ・Format the card.(*3) |
Err 04 | Cannot save images because card* (*2) is full. Replace card* (*2). | ・Replace the card. ・Erase unnecessary images to increase the available capacity. ・Format the card.(*3) |
Err 06 | Sensor cleaning could not be performed. Turn the camera off and on again. | ・Set the power switch to ・If the methods above do not return the camera to normal, contact a Canon customer service center to discuss testing/repair of your camera.(*1) |
Err 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 99 | An error prevented shooting. Turn the camera off and on again or re-install the battery. | ・Set the power switch to ・Remove and install the battery again. ・Use a Canon lens. ・If the methods above do not return the camera to normal, contact a Canon customer service center to discuss testing/repair of your camera/lens.(*1) |
(*1) See "Important" below.
(*2) In the actual error, the number of the card slot will be displayed instead of "*".
(*3) See "Caution" below.
Caution
If error codes are displayed frequently, a malfunction may be the cause. Write down the error code number and contact your nearest Canon Service Center.
Caution
When a memory card is formatted, all images and data on the card are erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer the images and data to a computer, etc., before formatting the card.
For details on how to format a memory card, refer to the related information.