This is a problem with many different manufacturer cameras, including Nikon. I simply don't do anything unless the blade that does not retract is interfering with a proper photograph, in which case I just open it manually with slight finger pressure. Many Canon point and shoots have legendary leaf problems, and a little pressure opens them quickly. Don't try to repair it. That's when people get into trouble. Some people suggest blowing air but most people use a spray like Dustoff which has oil in it, so I don't recommend that. If you have a quality bulb-type air blower, they are very effective. What works best for me however is a vacuum cleaner and the little attachment that is for getting between shade slats.
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SOURCE: Nikon Coolpix S5 lens cover won't open
Hi Debscan, My 1.4 year old S5 developed the same problem and after checking out various websites I get the impression that it is a common one to these cameras. I found that if I put the camera on a level table and then turn it on (and off) 3 times the lens cover would open further with each try. On the third turn-on the lens cover would drop fully with a definite "Click" and the camera would work. The next time I shut it off, the lens would not close properly, but the same "Third times the charm" routine would always work. This may only delay the inevidable final crash of the camera, but it might get you a few more pictures out of it.
SOURCE: Lens Cover Error- Nikon CoolPix S6.
I have a similar problem but it only appears when the battery is discharged. Goes away when I charge the camera fully. I'm wondering if the battery needs to be replaced.
SOURCE: coolpix s6 lens cover error
I have a solution posted in doc "nikon s5 s6 lens cover error repair.doc" uploaded on site http://www.esnips.com/web/papputatiyasStuff It will be helpfull for you. Its is a step by step solution with images.
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Mukesh
SOURCE: Lens Cover Error-Lens Cover will not open
You may have dust or some liquid blocking the cap from opening. Take a q t tip and clean cap. Use the q t tip to try to jar cap loose.
SOURCE: nikon coolpix s60 lens error? the lens won't
Hi,
Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended. If the camera is still under warranty, before trying any of these, please please first contact your camera's maker to see if they'll cover the repair, or to determine how much they'll charge for the repair. Who knows, you might get lucky. But if they quote you a number that's higher than the value of your camera, you may want to consider the following methods.
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 auto focus while the lens is extending, hopefully seating the lens barrel guide pins in their slots. 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).
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