20 Most Recent Canon PowerShot A610 Digital Camera - Page 5 Questions & Answers

A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open).

To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.

But if you do notice shutter movement, then this would then likely be a CCD imager failure. It would in that case require Canon service to repair (1-800-OK-CANON). Unfortunately if this is the case, believe that you may find that the estimated cost of repair may exceed the current value of the camera.

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Always check the batteries first (check that the voltage is correct with a volt meter) but if is it still giving the same fault, your camera is faulty.
It should be taken to an authorized repair centre for a repair estimate. Very few digital cameras have any user-serviceable parts.

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Your problem may be due to corrosion on the battery contacts inside the camera which can prevent the full power of the batteries from flowing into the camera. Try this free fix before you do anything else: remove the batteries and wipe the camera contacts firmly with a dry cloth (heavy corrosion may require cleaning with a wire brush, steel wool, or sandpaper). Remove any residue that may have fallen into the battery compartment during cleaning, then wipe both ends of the batteries and place them back in the camera. This cleaning clears the problem about 90% of the time. If it doesn't work for you, the camera may have a problem that requires professional repair.

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A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open).

To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help.

You can download drivers and documentatioln for your A610 at
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=320&modelid=11998
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you will need a #0 screwdriver. 1. remove the screws on the sides two on one side three under the Digital/dc in / av out 2. removed the screws from inside the battery compartment three total screws Cheers! PS these are small screws. Work in a well lit area!

sometimes you have to format the card on the specific camera

make un full reset.........i don't now ...how

Yeah, those batteries are not meant to be used in a camera. Start buying Lithium batteries from Energizer and you will never use anything again. Lithium ones are used in most high tech electronics today, from laptops to those new hybrid cars. Lithium batteries can hold 8 times as much charge in the same area and are cheaper per amount of power that you can get out of them. Rechargeable Ni-mh batteries are about the worst batteries out there as they hold almost nothing and they may charge fast but their lifetime quickly decays. You can pick up the Lithium batteries pretty much any place they sell batteries, Walmart has them for sure.


Benjamin

Sounds like the actual batteries are the culprit to me, it could be a single battery in the mix that is faulty or loosing it's ability to hold a charge. I would get four fresh disposable batteries (some duracells or something like that) and pop them in there.

I have this same camera and whenever I use rechargeable batteries the unit does drain them pretty quick. Also, it has worn out quite a few of my rechargeables. Definitely try some fresh batteries right out of the package, I have a feeling it will work great. Also, be sure you turn it off after taking your last picture, I've forgotten and left mine one and the timeout for the screen seems to be extremely long.

If you have tried brand new non-rechargeable batteries and it still only last 50 pictures then the camera is having amperage draw issues, this is something that will need to be repaired by Canon. If need be, their number is 1-800-828-4040.

My same exact model camera lasts at least 300 pictures or so as long as I am careful about turning it off promptly.

Oh yes, also, if you are using the USB connection on the camera to transfer the pictures this can also cause the issue you are describing. In that case please make sure you take the memory card out of the camera and pop it in a memory card reader to transfer the photos. Either that or you will just have to get used to the idea of carrying extra batteries and recharging them.

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Tim

The flash has to charge in between shots, so if you are not waiting long enough it won't charge and wont take the shot.

If you are waiting, Im not really sure...