Having a problem with the lens of the S95 staying out and not retracting. Any ideas?
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Honestly, I have not ideas. I'd think there could some small particle may have got into zoom section of lens and prevent the cover shutter from closing. the camera reports the error because of it.I just slide in a piece of thin plastic paper around "trying" to clear things up ,and lightly tap the lens while extending & extracting the lens. somehow, that cleared the problem by luck. but I really don't know how long it will last though.
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I heard many complaints about this issue before I bought the camera. But I took the risk. So far no issues. But yes many websites show some steps to fix this problem. I would first use the warranty and then go for those options..
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No, but before the warranty runs out (hopefully not yet). I would search Canon Warranty Repair. You have to fill out a form. If the Camera's warranty is passed, I think they give a rough estimated of what it would cost to repair. We had a problem with one of our Canon S95s, we have 3 in our family. Luckily it was still under warranty. We sent it in (minus any accessories like strap or battery) and they fixed it quickly. It was gone a total of about 10-14 days. Good Luck!
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If it's any consolation, I didn't end up pulling out the lens cover pieces - I just put the camera away in a drawer and forgot about it. About 3 months later I took it out again, charged up the battery and it hasn't missed a beat since! The lens works perfectly. So, maybe it just needs a rest, a kick around in the bottom of a drawer or a good thump...
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Try taking out the battery..I have had that happen before with my other Kodak cameras, but it was only temporary..I just fiddled with it until it worked. Some times the lens gets stuck...hopefully you won't have to get a new one.
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Hey Ed, When I was shooting at my son's hockey game every now and again it would all the way out and the camera had to be restarted. This was specific to the lens I bought. I ended up buying a brand new one and dontregret dropping the extra cash at all.
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Mine does the same thing. Not pleased with it at all. It will also come loose form the lens real easy. It just won't stay tightened. Don't know what else to buy. I just quit using it on my tripod. Wouldn't recommend this at all, I give it a 00000000!!
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I have an A99 but I think the menu is similar. You have to go to menu, settings (looks like a spoked wheel), 1, and you should have an option that says "release w/o lens". You need to enable this option which allows the shutter to be fired without a supported lens attached. Hope this helps. Rob
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I have had three of these, and they all seem to develop this problem. I've used a pressurized can blower ( as in wine saver) to clean it, and that works for awhile. Other than assisting with fingers to open the lens cover, I haven't found any other solution. K
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I think I solved the problem by moving the camera lens away from being over the sensor. I found that I had this issue when the lens was over the sensor but not if I adjusted it. Not sure if this helps anyone else.
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First, there's a little pin you need to push to release it. Second, Nikon lenses release in the opposite direction from Canon lenses so make sure you are turning it in the correct direction.
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This is not normal. You may have a problem. Where is the focus ring? if its unlocked then the lens won't auto focus. Check that out first.
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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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I haven't heard of that one but I'd try updating the camera's firmware. That should re-flash both the camera and lens, perhaps fixing it. If that doesn't work, my guess is that you'll have to get a replacement. The camera has already had two firmware releases and one is due out in a few weeks (8/24/2014) that's supposed to add new video features.
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One of mine became stuck on the lens and I worked it loose using slow but firm pressure. With the lens still attached to the adapter, you might have a little more leverage. A camera repair person might anchor the camera in a vice and dislodge the adapter with a screw driver and hammer...but VERY, VERY carefully. It's not something I would try unless you are really comfortable around tools. Wish I could be of more help.
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Hi, the knob on the side is a lock pin that you use to release the lens from the adapter (just added safety). When you want to remove the lens hold the lens and adapter vertical and push the knob straight down. Easy as that. Does that help?
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There is a lock/button on the side of the barrel. Don't push or press in this button. Instead, push it along the barrel, i.e. the direction along the lens.
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My lens locks in, the little silver button on the slide clicks forward when the lens is locked, and you must push that button back to be able to twist the lens to remove it. This is if you are talking about the lens locking to the adaptor. Instead, if you are talking about the adaptor locking to the camera, if you turn it the wrong way, you can turn it around and around in the mount without it locking in. That is just a question of turning the right direction. I've had the mount for a year, use it heavily, and it works perfectly for me. I use it with two Nikon lens.
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No. Getting stuck it should not. Its a fairly simple lense l. Check your body settings? Or its the lense it self. Maybe an option on it is set wrong.