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Canon powershot stuck in auto mode

I took a self-timer picture and now can't get camera off 'AUTO' mode back to 'Program' mode...

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In the menu try resetting to factory settings.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2008

SOURCE: The Auto focus just stop working

Hey Sammymalone,
This lens should have a 1 year manufacturers warranty on it, and if my guess that the USM motor is burned out is true I would have it serviced by an authorized service technician. Before you do this though I would try cleaning the lens contacts to make sure it is communicating with the camera body. I of course am going on the assumption that you have tried other lenses on the camera body to make sure the problem is the lens and not the body. I hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Allan
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 12, 2010

SOURCE: hello, my 50mm 1.4 has stopped focusing and is

unbelievable, mine died also, check this out though...[hit me]

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 10, 2011

SOURCE: Hello, We have a Canon

I've seen that before and in my experience it's usually due to the autofocus motor going. Your best bet would be to contact the Canon Imaging in your country and see what they suggest you do.

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