I have only had the Nikon Coolpix S3000 for three years and it has suddenly stopped working with the lense not opening and a message comes up on the screen saying "lense error'. I took it to a camera shop who tells me it will cost over $100 to repair...
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I had same problem after I dropped the camera and I had to buy a new camera. I tried a couple camera shops and went home and ordered a camera from amazon.
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thanks i bought 3 before and they only do coolpix. very cautious now! restocking and return shipping would have been $2 less than i paid.
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what I recommend is the following, send it to the canon factory because even if the warranty expired they can fix it and charge you. When they get you the estimate refuse to get it repair and ask them to send it back to you...the best that could happen is that they get it fixed without knowing like they did with mine.Didn't have to pay one penny.
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I also had similar issue, solution to this was to replace the broken lens cover, but few days later when I was just checking the lens cover, its broken part came out and my camera started working again properly, only drawback is that I dont have any lens cover more, but still the functioning has not impacted for any reason.
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Wish I could help but I had to send my Canon 720 IS in for the same problem three different times after purchase. The third time it was sent in for the same problem, they said it wasn't warranted anymore and wanted $90.00 to fix it. The Canon was replaced with a Nikon that has been picture perfect for three years.
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I have not had this problem, but due to the camera's cost, I would be hesitant in any attempt to fix it yourself. I would recommend that you take it to a camera store that sells Leica cameras and explain the problem. It may be something simple that they can repair immediately. If they can't, they can advise you on the next step, either allowing them to work on it or sending it to Leica for repairs. In my opinion, this camera is outstanding and worth the cost of having it repaired.
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I have experienced the same thing but my camera is a few years old. Initially I had an awful time with its flash not working. Just as the warranty would expire, the flash stopped functioning. Nikon fixed it once and replaced the entire camera the second time. But now with this shutter problem, I am fed up. I do not trust the camera, and Nikon by extension. I have a 35 year old Nikkormat which is in my attic, which never gave me any problems. Bummer. I am in the market for another camera, not a Nikon.
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I've read the S95 and S100 had significant lens error defects. That was the main reason I waited for this new version to come out which had supposedly fixed those problems.
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Good news, guys. I called Fujifilm and they're sending me a new lenscap. Turns out the girl I spoke to in the Parts Department had the same camera and knew of the problem firsthand. The camera is awesome, but I'd advise getting rechargeable batteries, because it drinks juice.
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I have not had the camera for that long, only about 4 months, but have not had the problem occur. Before buying this model, I did a lot of research about the problem and was confident enough that it had been fixed, to shell out almost two grand for the camera. The Ken Rockwell website is a good source of information on Nikon and Canon cameras. I relied heavily on Ken Rockwell's opinion. On another note, I absolutely love everything about this camera.
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Haven't had that problem. The manual just says turn the camera off and check the connection. I'd worry that the lens electronics were damaged.
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I'm sure there will be a variety of responses for this question but personally I had sent mine back to the Nikon Repair Center in NY (for the 5th time) when they offered me a refund. At that point my D600 only had a month of the 1 yr. warranty left and I pretty much had demanded they either FIX it or REPLACE it. They said they could "keep working on it" (didn't really say they could FIX it) or they could refund me so I took the refund. So basically I just gave mine back to them "as is".
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Make sure the lens is switched to A or AF and not M. Make sure it is locked into the smallest (highest numerical) f-stop setting (some lenses have locks some do not and some don't even have a setting ring). Make sure the camera is set on AF and not M. Take a Q-tip and alcohol and clean the electrical contacts on the lens and on the camera. If nothing works buy another. I got perfect D50s and a D60 for under $250.
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I as well have a focus problem, I have to bump the zoom a bit when I first start the camera. Not aware of any solutions and am looking for a warranty fix.
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I truly don't know, that's a shame. Have you tried tricking it by turning it on WITH the lens cover still on, like it's saying, and then removing it to see if the message goes away? Then see if it functions normally after that. Other than that, I have no ideas or suggestions, sorry. I haven't had this problem. I'm sure a local camera shop could help you troubleshoot, possibly even for free if it doesn't require a repair. :)
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Mine did the same thing. I trashed it and looking at anything but panasonic. Second Panasonic camera with lens issues. The cameras take great picture while they last.
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It's funny you mention the lense. I have put it my pocket and now it wont close. It is a real pain. I thank you for your honesty. It probably was a rep I was talking to. I wish I could have tried the casio beforexmaking my purchase. But I didn't have the time to wait for it to get here by mail. Perhaps my next camera purchase will be the casio. Thought the canon seems to be working well for now. As long as I make sure the lense cover is completely open. Thanks again.