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Canon PowerShot SD600 Digital Camera - Page 6 Questions & Answers
When I take pictures it,
Be careful not to block the AF-assist Beam with fingers or other items.
Check the shooting mode to make sure Macro or a Macro setting is not being used.
Move the camera away from the subject slightly.
Preventing camera shake
Preventing camera shake using a PowerShot camera.
The PowerShot SD600 requires repair service.
Tips for taking better pictures in low light or night time conditions.
Use a tripod or other stable support
What to do if your camera does not focus on the subject.
My sd 600 wont turn
Hi,
With how old that model is it's likely that the battery isn't able to hold a charge anymore, I'd suggest buying a new battery to correct the problem.
Not showing pics when I
Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
My camera fell into a
Hi there!
There might be little difference between buying a new camera and having this digital camera repaired so I suggest you compare the price. But I'd rather buy a new camera than have this repair after what happened to the computer.
Hope this helps.
Camera wont recognize 8GB mem
The SD600 works with MMC and SD cards. Your 8GB card is an SDHC card. While it fits into the slot, it is electronically incompatible and will not work. You need to use cards 2GB and smaller with this camera.
I cannot acquire my pictures
Have you tried NOT connecting your camera to your computer?
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
Tengo una cannon power shot
¡Hola!
Bienvenido a Fixya. Posible que sus videos y fotos se guardan en su memoria interna no en la tarjeta SD / tarjeta de memoria. S?lo tienes que seleccionar la tarjeta de memoria de dolor o guarda sus im?genes.
Gracias por usar ou Fixya,
seancarlisle
Lens error, restart camera
Hi,
This is a common problem. There is a fault within the lens mechanism. The lens error is common for cameras with telescoping lenses.
- You can help the motor by connecting the AV cable --- this keeps the LCD off and not draw power away from the motor.
- Remove the batteries and insert freshly charged batteries.
Few more tricks that you could use :-
Fix #1: Remove the batteries from
the camera, wait a few minutes. Put a fresh set of batteries back in
(preferably rechargeable NiMH 2500mah or better) and turn the camera on.
If that didn't work, try pressing and holding the Function or OK button
while turning the camera on.
Fix #2:
If the camera's batteries ran down completely while the its lens was
still open, the camera may show a lens error or not start properly when
new batteries are installed. Remove the memory card and keep it removed,
then install the new batteries. When you turn the camera on with the
card removed it may come back to life, as this triggers a reset in some
cameras. Error E30 (for older Canon's) means that you don't have a
memory card installed, so turn it off, slip in the SD card and turn it
on one last time
Fix #3: Insert the cameras
Audio/Video (AV) cable, and turn the camera on. Inserting this cable
ensures that the camera's LCD screen remains off during the start
process. Thus extra battery power is available to the camera's lens
motor during startup. This extra power can be useful in overcoming grit
or sand particals that may be jamming the lens. If the AV cable doesn't
fix the lens error by itself, consider keeping this cable installed
while trying fixes 4, 5, and 7 as a means to provide extra power to help
to these fixes. But note that I DON'T recommend keeping the cable
installed during Fix 6 as you may damage the AV port while tapping the
camera. Reinsert the cable only AFTER tapping the camera.
Fix #4:
Place the camera flat on its back on a table, pointed at the ceiling.
Press and hold the shutter button down, and at the same time press the
power-on button. The idea is that the camera will try to autofocus while
the lens is extending, hopefully seating the lens barrel guide pins
back into their slots.
Fix #5: Blow compressed
air in the gaps around the lens barrels with the idea of blowing out any
sand or grit that may be in there jamming the lens. Other variations
include blowing with a hair dryer in "no heat" setting, or sucking the
gaps with a vacuum (careful with this one). Some people also have
actually used a "Shop Vac" with this fix to help extend a retracted
lens.
Now we're
entering into the realm of potentially damaging your camera in
conducting the fix. There is definitely some risk here, so take care
when conducting the following two fixes.
Fix #5a: If
you actually do notice sand particles stuck in the gaps around the lens
barrel, and blowing air does not help to dislodge them, consider using a
thin piece of paper or a sewing needle to help dislodge them. Pay
particular care not to scratch your lens barrel with the needle. Also, I
do not recommend probing too deeply around the lens barrel with the
paper (don't go more than a 1 cm or 1/2 in) . Particularly I do not
recommend probing deeply around the most outer (largest) lens barrel
gap, as you may dislodge the lens barrel dust gasket that's located just
inside of that gap.
Fix #6:
Repeatedly tap the padded/rubber usb cover on a hard surface with the
intent of dislodging any particles that may be jamming the lens. Other
variations include hitting a side of the camera against the palm of your
hand. A lot of people have reported success with this method. HOWEVER,
there is also some obvious potential for damaging or dislodging internal
components with this method, such as unseating ribbon cables, or
cracking LCD screens.
Fix #6a: This is a
variation of Fix #6, and should be tried if the lens barrels appears
straight (not crooked). In other words, try this if there's no obvious
mechanical damage to the lens barrels that's causing the problem. With
the lens pointed down, try "gently" tapping around the lens barrels with
a small item such as a pencil or a teaspoon. The idea is to try to
dislodge any sand particles that may be jamming the lens barrel stuck.
Simultaneously try turning the camera on and off as you're doing this.
Fix #7:
The most extreme of the fixes. You especially might consider this if
the lens barrel appears obviously damaged, bent, or crooked such as from
a fall. Try forcing the lens. More people have reported success with
this method than with any of the other methods (see the polls in the
right column). HOWEVER, there's obviously some potential for damaging
your camera by using this method. Variations include gently pulling,
rotating, and/or twisting the lens barrel while hitting the power
button. Attempt to straighten or align the barrel if it's crooked or
twisted. Another variation includes looking for uneven gaps around the
lens barrel, and then pushing on the side of the lens barrel that has
the largest gap (note pushing the lens barrel all the way in is NOT
recommended as it may become stuck there). While doing any of the above,
listen for a click that indicates that the lens barrel guide pins may
have reseated in their guide slots. If you hear this click, immediately
stop and try the camera. The following photo illustrates unseated guide
pins that would cause a lens error.
More tricks :-
Try compressed air. With a fine tip blow off gun and dry
compressed air (20 lbs) set the tip between the lens turret and the
camera body and turn on the air while moving the tip around the lens. It
should remove all dust and sand. Turn the camera on and it should
function fine.
Another method is to tap the padded USB cover part on a hard surface, for example, a desk. It sounds so simple, but very
often in works.
Try forcing the camera lens:
Turn off the camera. Place it on the back with the lens facing up and take a look at the spacing between the lens and
the lens housing. If you notice that the gap is not even all the way around the lens, the problem should be easy to
fix. This type of a problem usually occurs if the camera was dropped while the lens was extended.
Simply - VERY GENTLY - press down the lens on the side where the gap is the biggest. You should hear a
"click" as it pops back into place. Try powering the camera back on.
If the lens doesn't extend at all or it extends, and then retracts again, do the following. Turn the
camera off. Take the camera in one hand and with the other gently take one part of the lens and gently
move it round in a circular movement. Do so with both sections of the lens. You will hear a "click"
as it pops back in place. Power the camera on.
Another version of this fix would be to pull and twist on the largest ring of the lens while turning
the camera on. Listen for a "click". If at first the focus seems to be off, turn the camera on and
off and take lots of pictures, close ups and distance. Focus should slowly start improving.
Unfortunately, there is no one good trick. This is a common
problem and you could try to use any of the above tricks that you could
find it comfortable to use.
The best advise would be to contact
the manufacturer and get the camera replaced/repaired if under warranty.If out
of warranty and the above tricks would not work, repair is usually not
advisable as the cost of repair would be high as compared to the cost of
the camera.
Let me know,if needed further assistance.
Hope i helped you.
Thanks for using ' Fixya ' and have a nice day!!
The light is not coming on for me to transfer pics
Try NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
I don't have the cord to download photo on
Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries. Even if you have to buy a card reader, you should be able to get one as quickly and as cheaply as an USB cord.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
Camera is frozen
I found my instruction booklet and followed those. Thanks anyways.
Communication error
Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use ZoomBrowser or any other photo cataloging program.
I just got a new hp laptop with windows 7. i
Consider NOT using the USB connection.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Canon ZoomBrowser or any other photo cataloging program.
I have unstalled and reinstalled all software. I
Consider NOT connecting your camera to your computer.
The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.
Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Canon ZoomBrowser or any other photo cataloging program.
When I turn on the camera it beeps and an error
Hello
Unfortunately
a "lens error" message is not something that you will be able to fix. This error indicates a system failure and requires the
camera to be sent in for servicing and repair.
You may find it more cost effective to purchase a new camera as opposed to the repair price on your current camera.
How to restart a canon
Hello
Unfortunately a "lens error" can not be fixed by the owner. This error requires the camera to be sent in for servicing and repair.
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