Hi

New member here, seeking some advice.

I have recently purchased a Canon EOS 350D (Rebel XT?). One of the main reasons I chose the camera was because I thought I would be able to use two EOS lenses I already had. However since using the camera I have encountered what I now know is the infamous "Error 99" problem, when using the two old lenses (no problem with the lens that came with the camera).

I have read around and there seems to be a great deal of confusion about the cause of "Error 99" (I think its pretty rubbish of Canon to have an error code that is not easily attributable to a particular error!). Anyway one of the suggestions I came across was to get older lenses re-chipped, as then they should be compatible with the tech in a new DSLR. I have spoken to SIGMA who say they can do this at quite a reasonable price.

I was wondering whether anyone here has had similar problems which have been resolved by getting an older lens re-chipped. Or am I barking up the wrong tree?

Thanks