i'm talking the blinking err (according to the user manual it's "camera malfunction" and it's in relation to the release shutter).

I had the ERR code come up last year, when my shutter got stuck in the up position. I sent it away to camera clinic (in melb), it cost over $400 to repair (I had insurance so only set me back $100).
The err code has come up again, on the same camera, that had repair done.

I just want to know if anyone else has had this problem.

It's def the camera and not the lens. As I've tested the lens that was on the camera on my other camera, and it works fine.
I've taken the batter out, still same code.
I've reset the camera, same problem.

Just wanted to find out if there is anything else I should try.

I'm going to Melb during the school hols, so if it still has "err" it will be going to the 'camera clinic'