Canon Error 99 Overview

Roger Cicala from Lensrentals.com has put together an excellent overview of the infamous Canon Error 99. It's a great read for anyone who wants to know as much about their equipment as they can absorb or for anyone who's suffered this error in the past.

For this and any other repair or replacement issue we are always ready to help and provide our best recommendations. Basic information about Tallyn's Repair/Replacement policy is on our website, or call us at 800-433-8685 and ask to speak with Ted.

Canon EOS 40D gets update

The new firmware update to Version 1.1.1 for the EOS 40D incorporates fixes and improves the battery indicator, self cleaning sensor errors, Direct Printing issues, AF-assist beam when using a Speedlite and functionality of the camera's sync terminal. Download Version 1.1.1.

Canon 5D Mark II LP-E6 batteries

Tallyn's received a shipment of Canon 5D Mark II LP-E6 batteries on Friday. They all sold very quickly over the weekend but we have more on the way. These batteries have been largely out of stock at Canon retailers for about a month. Our price is only $75.00.

Saving Off-Camera Shoe Cords

Over the last several months we have had many customers call us trying to resolve an issue with their off-camera shoe cord. They have a tendency to break or wear out where the plastic shoe mounts to the bracket. The reason that the shoe mount rails are made of thin plastic. The way to reduce the risk of breaking off the off-camera shoe cord is to connect it via the 1/4-20 thread. The screw mount is much more sturdy.
See the two examples of Custom Brackets mounting plates below. The first shows the universal "FT" shoe mount and the flimsy plastic connection. The second example is the much more reliable "FCN" plate.

5D Mark II Firmware Update

From Canon's Website:
Firmware Update Version 1.0.7 improves and mitigates the following two types of image quality phenomena that occur under certain shooting conditions.

1. "Black dot" phenomenon (the right side of point light sources become black)
2. Vertical banding noise

Firmware Version 1.0.7 is for EOS 5D Mark II cameras with firmware up to version 1.0.6. If the camera's firmware is already version 1.0.7, it is not necessary to update the firmware. When updating to Firmware Version 1.0.7, please also update the Digital Photo Professional (new version 3.5.2) and Picture Style Editor (new version 1.4.2) software.

Firmware Version 1.0.7 and software updates can be downloaded at:
http://web.canon.jp/imaging/eosd/firm-e/eos5dmk2/firmware.html

Custom 2010 Turbo Spot Patterns

Tallyn's Custom F-16 Turbo Spot Plus patterns for 2010 seniors are now in-stock and available from our webstore. These custom patterns will give you a new up-to-date option for graduating seniors.

 

Links: Tallyn's F-16 Turbo Spot Projector Plus / Class of 2010 Pattern / '10 Pattern / 2009 Patterns Discounted on Web Clearance

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Update

As of the end of last week we have fulfilled all of our pre-orders for the Canon EOS 5D Mark II 24-105 Lens Kits.  As of this posting, we have one (1) kit on our shelves available for immediate shipment.

Body Only packages have been much slower in coming from Canon than the Lens Kits have been. For those of you still waiting on your pre-order, please be assured that we will contact you personally as soon as your camera becomes available. In the meantime, you can email me, Craig@tallyns.com to find out your specific position in line.