This is the list of error codes for the D30. The list source is a post to Rob Galbraith's D30 forum; the poster was Chuck Westfall, Director, Technical Information Dept. Camera Division/Canon U.S.A., Inc.

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09 SYSTEM
Description: This error occurs when the EOS D30's self-checking system processing time has exceeded the specified limit. This error can occur when several switches are pressed at the same time.
Action: Because this error is caused by abnormal operation, try releasing the error by turning the main power switch OFF and then back ON. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

22 CF DRIVER
Description: This error occurs when image data cannot be written to the CF card. This error can occur for several reasons:
  • The CF card is not fully seated in the camera
  • The D30 does not detect a card-ready signal within a specified time limit
  • The CF card is not usable because it has been corrupted or physically damaged
  • The camera's battery level is insufficient to completely write the file to the CF card
Action: Use the DC Coupler or recharge the battery first. If the error continues with sufficient power available to the camera, check that the CF card is properly inserted. If that's not the problem, then try replacing the CF card. If that does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 and one of the CF cards that is causing the problem examined by a qualified service technician.

23 NO SPACE LEFT ON THE CF CARD
Description: This error occurs when the CF card's free space is insufficient for the image file that has been created. For example, when using a nearly full CF card, if a long exposure is made with noise reduction shut off, the file size may become larger than average, resulting in insufficient space to write the file.
Action: Use a CF card with sufficient free space. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

50 CF FORMAT
Description: This error occurs when the CF card cannot be formatted in the camera
Action: Replace the CF card. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

51 PLAY MODE
Description: This error occurs when the images stored on the CF card cannot be played back in the camera.
Action: Replace the CF card. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

80 SHUTTER
Description: This error occurs in the following conditions:
  • The EOS D30's self-check system detects that the shutter has not been fully charged (ready to shoot)
  • The EOS D30's self-check system detects that the shutter operation sequence has not been completed correctly
  • The built-in flash cannot be recharged after the E-TTL pre-flash, but before the main exposure
Action: Try clearing the error by turning the main power switch OFF and then back ON. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

81 MIRROR
Description: This error occurs in the following conditions:
  • The EOS D30's shutter release is pressed to the halfway position and the mirror-down status cannot be verified by the EOS D30's self-checking system
  • The mirror up/down status cannot be detected during shutter release
Action: Have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

82 STROBE
Description: This error occurs when the built-in flash cannot be charged.
Action: Try clearing the error by turning the main power switch OFF and then back ON. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.

83 POP UP
Description: This error occurs when the built-in flash's pop-up operation cannot be detected even after the pop-up operations have been repeated three times.
Action: Try clearing the error by turning the main power switch OFF and then back ON. If this does not solve the problem, have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician. (NOTE: The EOS D30 can be used with an EX-series Speedlite and/or with an electronic flash connected through the PC socket even when the built-in flash is unavailable.)

84 LENS COMMUNICATION
Description: This error occurs in the following conditions:
  • Electronic communication with the lens cannot be established, after the EOS D30 is powered ON or when the shutter button is pressed halfway
  • The lens diaphragm cannot be controlled during shutter release
Action: Clean the electronic contacts on the lens with a clean, soft, dry cloth and check the mount interface switch on the body's lens mount for dirt or other damage. If this does not solve the problem, try another Canon EF lens or have the EOS D30 examined by a qualified service technician.