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Comment on Tractor-powered hydraulic log splitter by Richard

Richard — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:47:35 +0000

Melissa: I’m extremely happy with my log splitter, works like a charm (not the one pictured here). I have a much larger Iron and Oak model with a big cylinder, pump and engine. There’s nothing that it won’t split.

Comment on Canon DSLR Error 99 fix by Richard

Richard — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:45:04 +0000

marben666: I think you should test without the battery grip with each of your lenses.

Comment on Canon DSLR Error 99 fix by Richard

Richard — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:27:33 +0000

Rod: Get in touch with Sigma.

http://www.sigmaphoto.com/

Comment on Canon DSLR Error 99 fix by marben666

marben666 — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:01:24 +0000

Hi Richard.
EOS 300D, Cannon EF-S 17-40MM f4L USM Lens and Cannon EF-S 100-300MM f5,6 USM Lens (old one), BG-E3 Battery Grip, Cannon Battery and aftermarket battery.
After 4 years of images (11500 pictures) I have “Error 99″ only with the Cannon EF-S 100-300MM and only thru 200mmm to 300mm position !!
What did you think about that ?

Comment on Tractor-powered hydraulic log splitter by Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:22:40 +0000

I found all of your comments very interesting and I think it is time for a woman’s opinion. So, Richard, If you want a heavy-duty log splitter that isn’t so low to the grown try the 32 Ton 9HP It isn’t so hard on your back on the long run. And even though you might pay a few more dollars for this one, fixing hurt backs can get pretty pricey too. The 32-ton will get the job done a whole lot quicker than the wimpy 20 that Jonathan likes. :)

LogSplitterSale.com

Comment on Canon DSLR Error 99 fix by rod

rod — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:09:39 +0000

Richard: i’ve got a canon 50mm f1.4 and a canon 70-200mm f4 L usm lens and have no problem with those. Where would i find the firmware for the lens?(didn’t know such a thing existed for a lens)i’ll try a google search see what that holds.

Comment on Canon DSLR Error 99 fix by Richard

Richard — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:40:01 +0000

Rod: The first thing to check for is to see if Sigma has a firmware upgrade for the lens. If not, ask them if there is a standard cost for repair. I’d also test your camera with another lens just to rule the camera out.

Good luck with it, do let us know what Sigma says.

Comment on Canon DSLR Error 99 fix by rod

rod — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:58:46 +0000

Richard,
Been a few months since i posted here, regarding my error99 using my canon 30D with a sigma 21-35mm f3.5 super wide angle, seems i only get an error99 if the F is higher than 3.5, i get no problems on f3.5 on the AV setting, I would presume i’ll be needing to send this away to be fixed? if so, any idea how much a lens costs to repair? i bought this lens for £100 so now wondering if i should just replace it.

Comment on Prototype: Scope, a camera for kids by Richard

Richard — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:07:32 +0000

Gary, no it’s a prototype.

Comment on Morning kayak on Lake Waramaug by Richard

Richard — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 03:38:50 +0000

Rod: Thank you. These shots were done with a Canon A710 IS and I’m pretty sure it was set to Automatic or P. You can click through to flickr on any of the images and if you’re a member up there (it’s free) you can check out the EXIF information on any of my photos as they’re all public and open for inspection. That will tell you camera, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and more.

The shots to check out are the ones I’d done with the Canon 5D and and various lenses. You can find links to those here: My Camera Gear. Click on “more properties” in the right sidebar to see a list of all the settings used on the camera.