Top 20 Canon PowerShot A75 Digital Camera Questions & Answers

work for about 50% of lens errors, but they're worth a try. The list includes:

1. Remove the batteries and wait a few minutes
2. Try pressing and holding the Menu, Function, Function Set, or OK while turning on the camera, or otherwise find a "factory reset" option.
3. Try turning the camera on without a memory card inserted
4. Place the camera flat on its back and turn it on while holding down the autofocus button, to try to cause the camera to attempt autofocus while the lens is extending
5. Blow compressed air in any gaps around the lens - or use a shop vac
6. Use a thin piece of paper or a needle to dislodge any visible bits of grit
7. Gently tap the camera in an attempt to realign jammed mechanics or dislodge particles (obvious warning: could cause further damage)
8. Gently push or pull the lens barrel, as a last resort (again, potential for further damage).

More likely one of the spring contacts in the camera that connect to the SD card has become weak causing the problem.

SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. The position farthest from the metal contacts locks the card, protecting it from writes. The position nearest the contacts unlocks the card.

Usually it's because the battery is getting low. Cameras will often shut down to prevent losing data. Make sure the battery is fully charged or the camera is plugged in if it has an external power adapter.

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Yes it does. See the "Using the Self-Timer" section beginning on page 62 of the manual: http://www.fixya.com/support/p900564-canon_powershot_a470_digital_camera/usermanual-A6A02C4-pdf

Hi,Before you decide to repair it, try the steps below in the given link.Troubleshooting Camera IssuesRegards,Sean

I don't mean to sound flip, but in this case buy another camera. You can get a camera far advanced from your early model for around $100 these days

use macro mode with 1000 ISO

You may download the manual and more from here.

All I did this a couple times in the service but I will not renew the camera again to ukljuci.What's the problem?

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 such as Picasa.

That depends on the size and speed of the card(s) you choose. The A75 uses CompactFlash Type 1 cards. You don't really need a fast card.

Given that this is an eight-year-old camera and that camera manufacturers release compact point&shoot cameras on a one-year (or shorter) product cycle, I wouldn't consider fixing it. A new (or newer) camera will have much more capabilities and produce far better photos.If you are really attached to this camera, you can order the replacement part here.

This appears to be a CCD sensor problem, an occurrence with these models.This model: Canon powershot A75 is under a limited extended warranty for this problem until 12/31/2011. Call Canon at: 1-800-652-2666 for repair for this problem.They will pay postage both ways free, ask for your address and email, send a UPS ship label to their repair facility. They will send an email with the progress report and if it can be repaired.If it cannot be repaired they can give you a choice to buy a refurbished camera of your choice which is in stock.

take it to the shop

Have you tried any of the following?Power Reset

1. Make sure camera is off, and then remove the batteries and memory card.

2. Close the battery door.

3. Press and hold down the on/off button for 1 minute.

4. Release the on/off button, and reinsert the batteries and memory card.

5. Power the camera on.Settings Reset

Next reset the settings of the camera to the factory default.

1. While the camera is on, press and hold the menu button for approximately 10 seconds.

2. The screen should then display the message "Reset settings to default".

3. "Cancel" will be highlighted so move to the right and highlight "OK".

4. Press the SET button once "OK" has been highlighted.

5. The screen will say "busy" while the settings are returned to the default

Possibly, see this link. And as the article mentions, the key is patience. Can't say enough about taking your time when slowly unbending the pin. Do it with a tiny little nudge at a time.