Resolve Error Codes - EOS 5D Mark II

Article ID: ART102953 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/19/2021
 

Description

Identify the causes and actions to take to resolve various error codes for your EOS 5D Mark II.

Solution

If a problem occurs with the camera, an error code is displayed on the LCD. Please refer to the error codes and solutions table below.

Before you begin

  • If your camera displays an error screen like the one shown below, follow the displayed instructions to resolve the problem.

  • To recover from the error screen, turn the camera Off and On again, or remove and reinstall the battery.

  • If an error code appears right after a picture is taken, the image may not have been captured. After the camera recovers from the error, press the Playback button  to check if the image is recorded on the CF card.

  • All the data and images, which includes protected images, will be erased when you format the CF card. Make sure to transfer the images to a personal computer, etc., before the card is formatted.

     

Error codes and solutions

Error code

Cause

Solution

Err 01

Communications between the camera and lens is faulty.

  • Clean the electrical contacts on the camera and lens.

  • Use a Canon lens.

If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

Or if you still need help, visit our Canon Community by clicking the button below to get answers:

Link to Canon Community Forum








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Err 02

There is a problem with the card.

  • Remove and install the card again.

  • Replace the card.

  • Format the card.

Err 04

Can't save images because the card is full.

  • Replace the card.

  • Erase unnecessary images on the card.

  • Format the card.

Err 06

Self cleaning sensor unit malfunction.

  • Turn the camera Off and On again.

If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

Or if you still need help, visit our Canon Community by clicking the button below to get answers:

Link to Canon Community Forum








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Err 10

A file system malfunction has been detected.

  • Turn the camera Off and On again.

  • Remove and re-install the battery.

  • Use a Canon lens.

If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

Or if you still need help, visit our Canon Community by clicking the button below to get answers:

Link to Canon Community Forum








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Err 20

A mechanical malfunction has been detected.

Err 30

A shutter malfunction has been detected.

Err 40

A power malfunction has been detected.

Err 50

An electric control malfunction has been detected.

Err 70

An image related malfunction has been detected.

Err 80

An image or electric control malfunction has been detected.


If your product issue was not resolved after following the steps above, or if you require additional help, please create or log in to your Canon Account to see your technical support options.

Or if you still need help, visit our Canon Community by clicking the button below to get answers:

Link to Canon Community Forum








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