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On a powershot? when you say you can't see anything through the lens, do you mean on the lcd screen?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 30, 2006

SOURCE: PROBLEM WITH LCD AND FINDER SETTING

If you can see images in play mode, previously taken pics, then check to see if iris is opening and closing, could be seized vanes on iris motor. If nothing is ever visible on LCD or the eyepiece, this is what the manual has to say- remove batteries, reinsert them after a minute. If it persists press the reset button with a fine tip, its located inside the memory stick/battery cover. all your settings will be cleared. Use your warranty if valid Good luck

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  • Posted on Dec 23, 2007

SOURCE: dropped Nikon Coolpix L3

The following blog outlines some repair options for a lens error:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2008

SOURCE: Canon 40D LCD Wont come on buSY flashes in view finder

Okay, this is simple. Your camera can take several pictures at one time in a burst. However when you release the shutter button your processor takes a second to actually SAVE the pictures to the card in the camera. One thing than has helped me in my wedding photography business is to buy the fastest speed cards I can find. It significantly reduced my "busy" time.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2009

SOURCE: no picture in view finder before I take picture

If it is Canon A60 camera then it has bad ccd imager and requires replacement.
Canon replace ccd imager Free of Cost as per announced scheme.
Please click Canon CCD Imager Advisory for details.

If camera model is different then check is it listed in above Canon page for free repair.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 12, 2009

SOURCE: lens error M627-31

what can i do to solve this problem
m627-31

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