My Canon PowerShot A4000IS 16.0MP, 8x. Display tells me "Lens Errow"...Is there anything I can do to help my lens to open? They are closed, I can open by hand with the camera off. With the lens closed, the camera will not stay on. Please Help! I love this camera and takes great pictures. My Canon PowerShot A4000IS 16.0MP, 8x. Display tells me "Lens Errow"...Is there anything I can do to help my lens to open? They are closed, I can open by hand with the camera off. With... » Read More My Canon PowerShot A4000IS 16.0MP, 8x. Display tells me "Lens Errow"...Is there anything I can do to help my lens to open? They are closed, I can open by hand with the camera off. With the lens closed, the camera will not stay on. Please Help! I love this camera and takes great pictures. « Show Less
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I believe it is a MAJOR problem.I would go to either where bought or a camera store.
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I have not had this problem, but found this posted by a Canon person:First, please try this: Remove the battery pack from the camera and close the battery compartment. Now Press and hold down the power button for 5 seconds. Replace the battery pack and turn the camera on.If your camera works normally, you're ready to start shooting. If the issue persists, we recommend that you send your camera in for repair. You may set up the repair here...
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Same trouble I had with mine right out of the box... requires Canon service and likely replacement. The electronic lenses are very flimsy and the slightest bit of dirt will ruin them.
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Sorry I returned this camera as it started to make blurry pictures after a few weeks.
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I have to return mine, 'cause there was this "shifting" of the image in the viewfinder when pressing the shutter half-way down. I've learned that it is the autofocus locking-in on the target or subject and maybe that is the "clicking" sound that your hearing. I have a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC and 70-200mm f/2.8 VC in Nikon mount and I dont have this issue. Anyway I decided to return it because the "shifting" of the image is too visible for me and feel like the QC is subpar on this lens.Hope this help.
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Hi T.I have two of the powershot SX130is's the first is broke due to a slippery rock in a stream while attempting to get that perfect shot. The Second I just bought from Amazon's scratch and dent used department and I checked mine out it seems that if you put your finger over they out side of the lens cover and give it another shake you will lose that rattling sound.
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could be that your lens is bad. I had a problem with the 40-150 and sent it back to get fixed. If the camera still under warranty , send it in to get checked out.
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I never have problem like your XSi. However, there is a couple things you can try. First, turn the camera power off. Remove the lens to check the contacts on the lens. If it looks tarnished or dirty, clean it with a Q-tip soaked lightly with alcohol. Re-mount the lens and power it back on. If it works, you are done. However, it fails again, try using a different SD card by formatting it in the camera and try shooting again. If you have another lens, you can shoot with it to see if you experience the same failure. If the other lens works, then the failure is caused by the lens.
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yes, I had the same problem after 6 months of owning the camera. With my camera, the lens froze open while after using the camera. I sent it to Canon while it was still under warranty and they fixed it. But I am worried that it will do the same thing again. I am really disappointed with this product!
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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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Dr. Smith thank you for the response, yes that helped, but I do have it set on 'M' and it still does the error 'FEE' so I am out of options. I cleaned all the sensors and made sure to listen to the 'click' when lens locks. I'm really unsure what is the problem now. Does this mean that I can only use the f/22 with this lens? Thank you so much! I appreciate your help.
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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 bought this camera some month ago for my daughter,however I can't give you any feedback on it as it broke down after about 2 months,the lens would open up and stay in that locked position it was locked and could not close and the camera would not work.Very strange for a Canon camera as they are very good.
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On all of the canons I have owned it works this way:There should be a rubber piece around the eyepiece. It usually slips off by pushing it up. Take that piece off and slip this lens in its place. You won't need the rubber piece anymore.
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Hello! I have this same issue but with my Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM, so i guess uit was because the engine inside has a little problem and can only be useful in amanual mode. By any chance did you try to rotate the lens while you were on Automatic mode? Because that causes a rupture in the mechanism inside, if the problem is from the beggining then ask the dealer if it can fix it, otherwise use it in manual, it actually improves the quality pf the photos!
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Thanks here too. Pulled on the lens. Worked first time, then got another error next on/off. Tried a few more times. So far so good now.
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I'm having this problem with a DPF D80.It's a big problem because it was bought as a gift for elderly relatives, I took it out of the box to load it with some photos, and I MUST now get it back in the box. But it won't go as the stand won't close.
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thanks NAC. This was the problem for mine. I confirmed this by putting the batteries in, closing the door, and holding the plastic tab shut on the battery door. (On my Powershot S1IS there is a plastic tab that slides sideways in order to open the battery door. I dropped the Canon and must have broken this tab somewhere on the inside.) While holding the plastic tab in the locked position I was able to power up. I don't know if I need a new door - I'll try to figure it out.
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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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O. Leparra I have an A75 that is doing the same thing. Out of nowhere the lens refuses to retract fully. I called Canon Owner Loyalty Program and they are taking it in trade for an SD1000 and $100.00. You might be able to trade up as well.