How to Fix Error 20

Written By: Sean
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How to Fix Error 20

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

2 - 5 minutes

Introduction

A walk-through of the steps needed to solve the error 20 on a canon t2i.

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    • Check to make sure there is nothing physically preventing the shutter from opening.

    • Do not touch the mirror. You will leave fingerprints.

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    • Remove the battery and wait 30 seconds.

    • Put the battery back in.

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    • Remove the memory card and wait 30 seconds.

    • Put the memory card back in.

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    • Turn the power off and wait 30 seconds.

    • Turn the power back on.

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    • If a shutter can be found to be purchased individually, replace the Shutter.

    • Be careful to not touch the mirror. You will leave fingerprints.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Sean

Member since: 17/09/14

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One comment

This is not a fix (except for possibly replacing the shutter) this will only get your camera to work temporarily.

Fingerprints on the mirror is nothing to stress about. The mirror is only there to send the image up towards the EVF.

Johnny -