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Canon 7D err 20

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Posted by Paul Whippey on November 12, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Hi all,

My 7D gave "err 20" today, it cleared the first time after I removed the batteries. But it soon returned and now its constantly doing it. It looks like the shutter mechanism is faulty, has anybody experienced this with the 7D? The camera has only done 5000 shutter operations and its only 4 months old :mad: !!

Thanks for your help.
Posted by Pete Etheridge on November 12, 2011 at 1:14 PM
Sorry Paul, can't help on this occasion. Best of luck though, I hope you get is sorted out. I think the warranty is for one year?
Posted by Paul Whippey on November 12, 2011 at 1:30 PM
Thanks Pete, I'm going to have to return it to Canon I think. Its working fine at the moment after giving err 20 consistently. I'm not having much luck with camera gear lately..... :frown:
Posted by PhilH on November 12, 2011 at 2:56 PM
Needs to go back, sorry Paul, its a mechanical failure, ie the shutter... on a camera that is 4 months old they should replace, stick to your guns... best of luck...

Phil
Posted by Paul Whippey on November 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM
Thanks Phil, I'll insist on a replacement camera body.