I have one PowerShotA530. for 5 years. Now it seems the lens sometimes does not open all the way and I get a black shadow at an angle acrossthephot
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My sister and I both had this camera and we had the same problem. I think that once you start having issues with this camera there is no going back. I would just upgrade. We never figured out why the glitch occurred.
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Hey Charles! The one I had prior did the same thing. I honestly think it was a small spring problem. I ended up buying another A530 here on Amazon for $45 due to my old one getting a purple screen problem. I take real estate inspection pictures & I can't live without my A530! The one I got here was like brand new & had all original material. Thank you & contact me again if needed.
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I have had this problem. Very gently wiggling the lens seems to retract the lens, with no observable effect, at least in my case. But do so at your own risk! This camera has become useless to me for a different reason -- dust has collected on the lens inside the camera, with no obvious way to open the camera to clean it. I get very bad blotches on my photos, especially when using the zoom.
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you probably have dust in the lens. This is common if you keep a camera in your pocket. you should contact sony and have them service it (it's still under warranty, and dust in the camera shouldn't happen so quickly. FWIW, my T1 took about 4 years of in the pocket before I noticed dust, and now I notice lots of dust.)
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i think the only fix is to replace the motor. i am surprised that even the latest digitals like d300 and d700 have the same problem too. i thought it was simply because the f5 is a relatively old camera. i can't say it is a complete waste of money but is definitely a huge disappointment. i would have bought the D type if i were doing it again. i wish i got that in the first place but i was scared of the focus problems i had with my 35mm 2.0 D type so decided to get the newer designed lens. that is my story.i will try to contact nikon and see what they will offer. i still have the 5 year warranty so it could be covered under that if they are willing to stand up for their reputation. i think the only fix is to replace the motor. i am surprised that even the latest digitals like d300 and d700 have the same problem too. i thought it was simply because the f5 is a relatively old camera. i can't say it is a complete waste of money but is definitely a huge disappointment. i would have bought the D type if i were doing it again. i wish i got that in the first place but i was scared of the focus problems i had with my 35mm 2.0 D type so decided to get the newer designed lens. that is my story.i will try to contact nikon and see what they will offer. i still have... » Read More i think the only fix is to replace the motor. i am surprised that even the latest digitals like d300 and d700 have the same problem too. i thought it was simply because the f5 is a relatively old camera. i can't say it is a complete waste of money but is definitely a huge disappointment. i would have bought the D type if i were doing it again. i wish i got that in the first place but i was scared of the focus problems i had with my 35mm 2.0 D type so decided to get the newer designed lens. that is my story.i will try to contact nikon and see what they will offer. i still have the 5 year warranty so it could be covered under that if they are willing to stand up for their reputation. « Show Less
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It all depends on how often u change the lens. Everytime u open up the camera there is a possibility of getting dust on the sensor. To minimize the possibility of dust-point the camera down when changing the lens.
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Exactly, I have the same experience. Once the lens focusing is a bit stiffer then the follow focus jumps up and down.The only solution is to replace this follow focus with the one without the quick release, as I did and I am quite satisfied now:Fotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR CameraFotga upgrade DP500IIS dampen follow focus with A/B hard stop for DSLR Camera
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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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If the lens doesn't retract all the way, slide a piece of paper in between the lens barrels. Try turning it on. This fixed mine tonight. I think the lens wasn't seated properly.Don't do this unless you are sure it's out of warranty.
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I don't know for sure, but suspect it is related to a recall a couple of months ago over the materials used in the viewfinder on a group of this model produced in the last quarter of 2013. I have my camera registered with Canon and was immediately notified about the problem and that my camera wasn't affected. This was the most popular Canon Point and Shoot for a long time on Amazon (at a much lower price). By the way, I love my SX50 and recommend it highly. It is loaded with great features as a bridge camera and the zoom is awesome.
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I've never had that problem, Joyce, but have had a lens error where the camera wouldn't open OR close. Hope you get it resolved. The digital card that is in the little slot--if you push DOWN on it, the card should pop up. Maybe try that? Good luck!
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I had the same problem with my camera and i added a little lubricant and cleaned it with a lens cleaner and it fixed itself.
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Got my DMC-TZ4 3 weeks ago, lens cover stoped working this weekend. It wasn't opening at all or opening half way. I decided to remove it, that was pretty easy, just grab one piece at a time(there is 4 of them) and pull it out.It was working fine, until I decided to take a picture from my car's window. Maybe it couldn't take the wind force...Anyway, now the lens doesn't go back inside when I turn it off. When I turn it on, it shows me the message "Turn off you camera and start it again". I hope I would be able to fix that one, as I understand Panasonic won't bother doing it.
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I had an older one that was and has been perfect- Still working great- with a scratched lense- Purchased a new one- Not worth having- buttons fell off etc. When strapped tightly to arm- did not work as well as a little loose- good luck.
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Call canon or email. This happen to one of my older power shot when i went to the Philippines when it is always hot and very humid. They repair it or they will replace it as long as you did not drop it.
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Don't know how old your camera is, but this happened to mine a while ago. My camera was quite old. The cost to fix it was prohibitive, so I bought a new camera, with an extended warranty. I looked at Best Buy , Amazon and a number of other places and bought a new on when they had a sale
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Recently returned one because the shutter would seize half way when the battery inside the grip went low. Instead of switching to use the battery inside the body, it didn't seem to do so, and I had a lot of problems. Missed a few shots during a wedding reception because of it.
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If you're referring to the Nikon D5300 support, Sigma released a firmware update in Nov/2013 to address that. If you have the Sigma USB Dock it's a simple update. Otherwise, I'm not sure how you'd ensure your copy of the lens has the new firmware.