Did you send the parts into canon ?
Error99 is a general code. It could mean different kinds of error.

It happened to me once when one of my lens is faulty.

On another note, would it be better to just purchase a new camera ? I believe the repair cost wouldn't be cheap as welll if it's a shutter replacement.

Easiest way is to try to register for warranty.
If that fails, just drop them an email ?

Try taking a few pictures without any lens attached and see if the error occur again.

You don't have to limit yourself to xxd bodies.
A recent rebel or xxxd body is way better than a 40D.
The latest one is even better than the original 7D in some regards.

Seems like currency is weakening.

By the way guys, has anyone here tried connected your camera to your PC in order to use it like a webcam/livestream ?

Thanks !

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So did they use a capture card (HDMI) or USB ?

I wonder what are the softwares required for this.
I've purchased a Blackmagic Design Ultra Studio Mini Recorder that acts as a small external HDMI capture card.... and it's arriving in a few days time.
But I'm still wondering what are the softwares required.

I know Goldfries does facebook live videos sometimes, I wonder what he use...

Pretty sure it'll cost a lot.
No way to fix this damage.
You will have to replace it at canon service centre.
I'm estimating at least half the price of the 5D3.

Time to consider an upgrade

There are plenty of laser destroying sensor videos you can find on youtube.
Lasers can easily damage the sensor of a camera.

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Mar 4 2017, 11:24 PM

In some cases, it would be easier to damage a camera sensor than our eyes.
Especially when a very wide aperture lens is used.

I'm trying out the ultrastudio mini recorder from black magic (currently still short of a thunderbolt cable to test it)
It's an inexpensive solution capable of 1080P at 60FPS, however I'll need to have a laptop/mac next to it...

Ok, I've managed to set up a livestream using a DSLR.
But it's quite difficult and very demanding on my laptop.

My setup is
A D600 > Blackmagic design ultrastudio mini > Thunderbolt 2 > Macbook Air 2015

The macbook air is quite underpowered with CPU running at 60%
No dropped frames though

Issues I ran into
1. Need to select the exact format on OBS. Which is 1080p 29.97 fps

2. D600 must be in liveview mode. D600 and I believe your D750 is capable of outputting clean HDMI out. Can also set liveview to never sleep.
However when I start recording, this is no longer possible as the output is some format which I'm not too sure.

3. This sucks a lot of battery. Both from my laptop and the D600.

4. I cannot use my canon DSLR. (5D2, 6D and 5D4) as unlike Nikon... liveview mode will shutdown after a while. Unless of course it's recording... but when it's recording the output will be some funny format I'm not too sure to input into OBS.

Things to do
- Try a longer trial run
- get an adapter for the nikon so it doesn't need to run on battery

Standalone.
I was thinking to go monthly as well, but standalone is cheaper.
If I go monthly, it'll be with an education discount.

My alma matter was kind enough to provide me with a .edu address which will never expire haha.

I think 19AF cross type is pretty good and more than sufficient.
I used to make do with just 1 cross type AF with the 5d2 and 6d

To answer your question 2 and 6

Fungus will look like spider webs.
They're white in colour.

As for audio for video. Default audio from the DSLR sucks. Probably the same quality as an iphone.
Easiest is to get a rode videomic. Cheap and pretty alright for a shotgun mic that price.
Then you might want to get a lavalier. Either a wireless one or one which is recorded into a small recording device like the Zoom H1.

This post has been edited by LegendLee: Mar 29 2017, 01:24 AM

So there will be an update to the Canon 5Dmk4
But there might be a need for a new heat sink for the processor to keep up with the new upgrade...
Esp the 4K with a larger sensor size.
http://www.canonrumors.com/crop-factor-cha...ng-update-more/

I do hope I'm able to do this upgrade without spending much money.

It is a rumor site.
But canon rumors have articles with varying degree of certainty. That news article is nearly at the confirm stage.

Its a heat sink replacement. Well, we will see.

I've the canon mount samyang 14mm T/3.1 lens.
It's ok. Not exactly super sharp but it's pretty damn good for its price. Not as sharp as the Nikon 14-24. But then again I've not tested the canon.

I think it's an alright estimation.
Although lens performance is more than just that.
Some lens might perform differently at different working distance. There is also performance at different aperture.

It shouldn't matter that much though unless it's really bad.

http://www.canonrumors.com/canon-usa-annou...eos-5d-mark-iv/

And they're charging 99 bucks for that.
I think I'll just skip this upgrade.
Not going to pay for something that's supposed to be free.

Recently my 50 1.2 lens was spoilt again.
This time, the top ring came loose.
It's where the filter thread and Red ring is.
As a result, the focus ring was shaky as well.

Apparently it's a common issue.

Lens work completely fine though.

Sent it to canon service center and they charged me just RM150 for the spare part with no service fee required. Turnover time just a few days.

Was expecting a lot higher. So kudos to canon for this.

Hmm.
I would consider current generation of mirror less camera.
Either from Sony, Panasonic or Olympus.

Why?

Because the 5D2 is big.
Chances are you will feel lazy to bring it around as well.
Also, the technology on the 5D2 is dated. It will perform far better than the GoPro or 450D, but existing current mirrorless might be good enough for you.

Bought a carbon fiber tripod of some facebook ad.
Made a big mistake there.
ycplaster.com
Cost about rm400.

Rather than a carbon fiber tripod, I got some cheapo rm200+ aluminum tripod.

A risk definitely not worth taking in the future.