Ihave a canon sd600 digital camera I get 'LENS ERROR', what's wrong? MK?

karelly e

I went to the beach , the camara was little wet, thememori an the baterri was dry.

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the good news, going to the beach is a fun place to go!, but salt water and sand is the worst Emmy for electronic and mechanical parts! any time you take your camera's to the beach, you have to protect them! get a good camera bag!!! the other problem is if you have any kind of warranty for the camera, I,am sorry to say it's now void! so any repairs that you will now will cost you money! once a tech takes it apart he will see sand and may be water! and at that point, they will put it back together and sed it back to you! they will look at it and tell you that the camera is dead and not worth fixing. sorry to give you the bad news!!

thanks,

Bob

Canon digital camera IX US 950IS displays "lens error".?

Saras

I have a Canon digital camera IS. While cleaning the camera I pressed the on/off button & get a message "lens error , restart camera". The lens doesn't close now. Have I messed up with my camera? Any help?

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Here are some troubleshooting steps that you can try that may (or may not) correct your problem. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty (or repair cost approaches that of the camera), they're worth that try. Some of the later steps do involve some risk to the camera, so carefully weigh your options before deciding to conduct them:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html
And here's a video summary of the steps:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkEfnF6zVxc

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Canon Elph Camera Lens Error?

Rock-Kandi

I JUST bought my new Canon Digital Elph camera and it worked for about a week, and then whenever i tried to turn it on it says "Lens error, please restart camera." I JUST bought it and i've never dropped it or anything. Sometimes it'll turn on and work perfectly, but other times it won't. It's happening more and more frequently now. How do i fix it?
I JUST bought my new Canon Digital Elph Power Shot SD780 IS camera and it worked for about a week, and then whenever i tried to turn it on it says "Lens error, please restart camera." I JUST bought it and i've never dropped it or anything. Sometimes it'll turn on and work perfectly, but other times it won't. It's happening more and more frequently now. How do i fix it?

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Lens errors usually (but not always) occur when the camera's lens has been damaged (from being dropped) or if the lens is hindered from extending. The best way to make sure neither occurs, is to use the supplied hand wrist (which will save it from a fall) or before turning the camera on, make sure it's in review mode and then turn it on, making sure you don't obstruct the lens.

Seeing as this camera is brand new...I would return it, because it could just be a dud camera. If you do get it replaced, make sure you are always very careful with how you handle it, especially when turning it on or off...

p.s. near the back of your User Guide there is a list of Error Messages. "Lens error, restart camera". Canon advises you to turn the camera off, then on again. If the problems continues it will need to be serviced. So, returning it, would be the best option, because it is under warranty.

good luck...

camera lens?

mdjgirl7

Will any canon lens fit a rebel? What would be a good lens to start off with?

yes I know nothing lol

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Hi MD Girl. Not all Canon lenses will work on a Rebel digital Specifically.... none of the FD lenses have the same type of mount as do the EF lenses... (by EF, I refer to the electronic focusing lenses that are "electronically" driven when mounted to the camera). I have found out the hard way :(( that not all of the EF lenses will work on every camera either ... and I mostly refer to the one you are asking about... the Rebel. If you use the wrong kind of lens on your camera... you will get an error message and the camera will not take ANY pictures, so when buying a lens, make sure it signifiies that it is designed for your camera. As for a good lens to start off with.... many people will recommend the 50mm, but I don't. You will be happy with a 50mm initially... but after a few shooting trips you will be wanting to take long range shots or maybe very wide angle landscapes and the 50mm is just too restrictive. I recommend and always have in my camera bag a telephoto zoom lens. 18-200mm or 70-210mm gives you many more photo opportunites than does a standard 50mm. And let me pass on another piece of advice since you are in the market for a lens. Always look to see where the lens is manufactured... it is printed somewhere on the lens body. It will say Made in _____ . Your best quality lenses will be made in Japan. I never buy those made in any of the other countries.... and if you compare the two... you will see the difference in the weight and in the craftsmanship. Hope that gives you something to consider. Thanks for reading and happy shopping. :))

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Dropped my "Canon"digital camera. Lens error?

talliee

I dropped my digital camera and the lens won't go back in. Is there anything I can do to fix it?

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Is it a compact canon, or a DSLR? If it's a compact, the same thing happened to my kodak.. I just played around with it and kind of forced it in when I knew it was supposed to go in. Then it worked fine. But then again these are two different brands, and if it was expensive and you don't feel like buying another one, I would take it to wherever you bought it from and ask them.

camera saying lens error?

SP

I have a Canon digital camera that I have never had any problems with. Yesterday, I was flying home from spring break, before the airport it was working fine, once I got into the airport, I went to look at my pictures and it said, "Lens error, restart camera". I've turned it off, taken the battery out, etc. but it doesn't work. The lens doesn't look like it's struggling to turn on (or open), nothing happens at all, it just beeps and says that.

What do I do?
it is a powershot SD1100 IS. how would you restart it?

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You will have to send it in to be repaired, you won't be able to get it work.

If you go to google and search for "Canon lens error" you will find that it is a common problem with Canon point and shoot cameras(which is why I won't buy a Canon point and shoot camera). If it hasn't been a full year since you bought it, Canon might repair it for free, otherwise it will cost you. It might be cheaper just to buy a whole new camera if they are going to charge you.

Link about the lens error:
http://www.e18error.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E18_error

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I have a Canon Powershot A590 IS..Lens error Restart Camera?

Bluesy

So the other day I was going to take a picture seems like the last time I used my camera the lens did not go all the way inside...I accidentally leaned on the camera and i felt when it lens jammed in....Now all it is saying is restart camera and lens error....I opened the camera u and put it back together...So the lens camera out this time but it is jammed out now..I think it is still working what should I do???

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Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended ...

Unfortunately, many cameras that fall prey to this can only be corrected by professional repair. But, here are some things that you can do that may correct it. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try.

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH Lens Error?

Rae

I was looking at my brothers camera and i by accident dropped it and the lens is crooked and it wont go back in.
He needs his camera by tommorow and he will freak if he finds out. I have taken out the battery and it still doesnt work. Please help. He will kill me.

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Canon ELPH cameras are tender as are most digital cameras. I think no matter what you try do to repair it, it will never work. Go to a big box store and buy Bro another camera.

Good luck!

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Canon Powershot lens error?

Rob

I just got a Canon Powershot SX100 IS ,it was working fine and all of a sudden. i got a lens error restart camera. please help

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If you did not obstruct the lens, would think there is a battery problem. Digital cameras require lots of power. As you call on it to do more things like extending the lens and focusing the power requirement goes up.

I had a similar problem with my camera and finally discovered that the problem was with the battery to camera electrical connections. I cleaned the contacts as described in the source link about two months ago and have not had a problem since.

The following excerpts came from the source link. Hope this helps!

Most cameras will reset to original settings if batteries are removed for at least one minute. Remove extra memory to eliminate this as a possible problem. Insert fully charged batteries and restart the camera.

The secret to making digital cameras work better is having good electrical contacts between the batteries and the camera.

Digital cameras require lots of power. If electrical contacts are not really good, this can cause lots of problems so battery and camera contacts must be cleaned properly. Batteries may be fully charged, but will be viewed as low if contacts are not really good. The LCD display is a low steady load, but when lens extension, optical zoom, focus, and flash charging are added in the capture mode; the load is very heavy. With bad contacts, cameras do strange things like making bad pictures or shutting off with the lens out.


To prevent overcharge, use an automatic two or more hour battery charger with safety timer, temperature monitor and trickle charge technology ($9.78). For longer life, NiMH batteries should be charged often and kept in active use. To preserve battery charge, use the view finder and not the LCD display when possible. Maximum capacity is reached after 2 to 4 charge/discharge cycles.

Canon Elph Camera Lens Error?

Rock-Kandi

I JUST bought my new Canon Digital Elph camera and it worked for about a week, and then whenever i tried to turn it on it says "Lens error, please restart camera." I JUST bought it and i've never dropped it or anything. Sometimes it'll turn on and work perfectly, but other times it won't. It's happening more and more frequently now. How do i fix it?
I JUST bought my new Canon Digital Elph Power Shot SD780 IS camera and it worked for about a week, and then whenever i tried to turn it on it says "Lens error, please restart camera." I JUST bought it and i've never dropped it or anything. Sometimes it'll turn on and work perfectly, but other times it won't. It's happening more and more frequently now. How do i fix it?

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Lens errors usually (but not always) occur when the camera's lens has been damaged (from being dropped) or if the lens is hindered from extending. The best way to make sure neither occurs, is to use the supplied hand wrist (which will save it from a fall) or before turning the camera on, make sure it's in review mode and then turn it on, making sure you don't obstruct the lens.

Seeing as this camera is brand new...I would return it, because it could just be a dud camera. If you do get it replaced, make sure you are always very careful with how you handle it, especially when turning it on or off...

p.s. near the back of your User Guide there is a list of Error Messages. "Lens error, restart camera". Canon advises you to turn the camera off, then on again. If the problems continues it will need to be serviced. So, returning it, would be the best option, because it is under warranty.

good luck...

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How do you fix a Canon Power Shot camera when it gives you a "lens error" messsage?

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Nattie Bo

I left the camera in the rain and at first it was working but now every time I turn it on, I get a "lens error" message and it shuts off! If its unfixable, where can I get a new, cheap one under $50?

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personally, i would say youre old camerca is doomed, you could go to the box that came with it and find in the manual or any papers to call canon, ask them what they can do. I tried to find some under 50$ but they were like crappy hannah montana ones, I did altough find two that were 60$ and are pretty cool actually, Digital Blue - Snap! 5.0-Megapixel Digital Camera and Digital Blue - Snap! 5.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black! You could find them at BestBuy.com http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8841239&type=product&id=1208561608174 and http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8841248&type=product&id=1208561608241 theyre pretty cheap and pretty good!

How can you fix a water damaged digital camera?

=)Laur

I had my camera in the snow a couple days ago (monday) [today's friday] and when i pulled it out it was wet. I tried turning it on and off a couple times (which i know now is bad for the camera) and it comes up as 'lens error'. Its a Canon camera so i'm concerned about what i should do since it was expensive- any help would be great!

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well!!....let's hope that when you turned it on the first time it didn't 'fry' the circuitry...i had mine at the bottom of the lake for 2 weeks before i retrieved it and it still works fine to this day(4-5 yrs ago!!. What I did was as follow:
1- I removed the batteries BEFORE I turned it on.
2- I took the memory stick(Sony type) out.
3-I placed the camera in a the south facing window and waited some time...let it dry for 3-4 days minimum.
4- I carefully took the back cover apart....sloooowly and methodically cleaned the interior circuitry w/contact cleaner(5-6$ can)...mine had lots of fine sediments from the bottom of the lake inside of it.
5- I put everything back together....and,
6- I got new batteries and a new Mem Stick...and THEN I turned it on...It still works fine to this day.
;-)

p.s. If you get it 'serviced' it might co$t more then replacing the whole darn thing...try this first

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How do you fix a digital camera? [[professionals only please]]?

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Brandon

I have a Canon digital camera and whenever i turn it on, it says "lens error please restart" and the lens is all the way out as if it were already on ready to take a picture, even though it is off. I called the service repair shop, and they are willing to fix it if there's a recepit. The trouble is, we bought this camera six months ago and well, we had thrown away the receipt.

My question is, how am i able to fix this manually?

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Sorry, I'm just an amateur. But am rather shocked that they said they'd fix a lens error with a receipt. Believe they forgot to tell you there would be a charge as lens errors are not normally covered. Anyways if you're unable to resolve this directly with Canon, here's some things that you can do to try to correct it. They only seem to work for less than 50% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, or Canon won't help, they're worth a try:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

My Canon 860IS Lens is stuck halfway. It won't come out fully when I put it on and the screen reads Lens Error?

Chuka

My Canon 860IS Digital Camera Lens is stuck halfway. It won't come out fully when I put it on and the screen reads Lens Error, Restart Camera. Do you know how I can solve this problem? I am on a vacation and would love to get tons of pictures.

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hope you got the receipt

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