Bad Flash :c

[Raphhashem]

My 400D gives me an error 99 when I use flash, so I'm taking this as the capacitor for the flash is dead now. If I were to buy a cheap flash for example this one:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEEWER%C2%AE-TT520-Flash-Speedlite-Canon/dp/B004K689EO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396131451&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+flash

 

Would It work? Does the hotshoe provide the flash with a signal? I have no idea how flashes work like this. If you have any idea on how I get around my dead flash tell me, cheers.

[Redportal]

That amazon link just gives me a 404 btw.

[X1XNobleX1X]

My 400D gives me an error 99 when I use flash, so I'm taking this as the capacitor for the flash is dead now. If I were to buy a cheap flash for example this one:

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEEWER%C2%AE-TT520-Flash-Speedlite-Canon/dp/B004K689EO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396131451&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+flash

 

Would It work? Does the hotshoe provide the flash with a signal? I have no idea how flashes work like this. If you have any idea on how I get around my dead flash tell me, cheers.

Error 99 is a generic code in that it can refer to a good many things. It can appear for no apparent reason and a quick re-boot often solves it. Error 99 also refers to communication problems between lens and camera, so worth cleaning the contacts...you can't lose anything in doing so.

[Raphhashem]

That amazon link just gives me a 404 btw.

 

Here is a repost of the link

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/NEEWER%C2%AE-TT520-Flash-Speedlite-Canon/dp/B004K689EO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396132618&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+flash

Error 99 is a generic code in that it can refer to a good many things. It can appear for no apparent reason and a quick re-boot often solves it. Error 99 also refers to communication problems between lens and camera, so worth cleaning the contacts...you can't lose anything in doing so.

I'm pretty sure its the flash. It says FLASH BUSY then I get error 99. I can use the camera just fine without flash.

[StormtrooperStu]

If you want a new flash I would recommend a yongnuo.  They are very good and a quarter of the price of the Canon ones.

[Torand]

Bare in mind, if you want it to act like the in built popup flash you need ETTL, most flashes - if not all, under <£100 are not ETTL and are manual only. So just be careful.

 

But, like has already been said, Error 99 on canon bodies is a generic error. Battery issue, lens issue, lens-body contact point issue, body issue, the list goes on. So i'd just carefully look around the outside of the camera, re-seat any cards/batteries, wipe off the lens contact points with the body, just a general check for dirt/dust/etc.. making sure just to give it a nice gentle clean. But that's completely up to you, you could even see if a local canon service center would give it a quick clean/maintenance check up, but they can cost.