If it has been unused for a length of time, the internal workings are probably in need of cleaning and re-alignment.
SOURCE: when i turn on my camera, the lens makes a weird noise
You could have bumped your camera or it might have fallen. That the reason the lens might be making that weird noise while cloming out. It possible that it might not even be fully out and that the reason you are getting a blurred image.
Do take it to the nearest service center of Nikon. It could be minor alignment problem which they might be able to solve on the counter. You can Google for the adress of the service center closest to you.
Best of Luck!!
SOURCE: Pictures are grainy looking
I tried performing a reset on one of our S230 cameras here in our shop. The default setting is 10 megapixels, so the image quality should be good. My test shot turned out fine. Check the front of your lens to ensure that it is not fingerprinted or otherwise dirty. If that doesn't appear to be the case, you just might have a "dud" of a camera. In that case, find your bill of sale and get it in for a warranty repair.
SOURCE: My camera will NOT focus.
There are tiny magnets connected to a ribbon cable, that control the focusing lens. It is possible that it has come slightly ajar, or loose. You can reseat these, but you have to disassemble the camera to do it. The other possibility is that there is a problem with the focusing mechanism (infrared mostly). If the sensor is bad, you have a major repair. Sometimes the ring that the magnets "sit" in can become stuck. In this case, you can try to give the camera a slight tap with the palm of the hand, hoping to free it up. Some people recommend laying the camera on it's back on a towel, and gently hitting the usb compartment, or other surface without switches, to try to free the focusing ring. Here is a web blog about stuck lenses, but some suggestions will possibly help you. This fellow has a lot more expertise than myself:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html
Oh, if you do elect to have it repaired in case everything else fails, make sure you get an estimate first. These repairs can run more than new cameras on sale. Good luck, hope this helps!
SOURCE: I have a Nikon S210
Sounds like a lens problem. Try these:
Fixing a Lens Error on a Digital Camera
This has to be THE most common failure mode for a digital camera. Some common error messages that might show up on the LCD's of cameras with this problem include “E18 lens error”, or “lens error, restart camera”. Some cameras might show nothing at all, but merely make a beeping noise as the lens goes out, then in, then the camera shuts off. Sometimes the lens won't even move.
The problem is actually quite common throughout all camera brands. 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. Believe it or not, one BIG contributor to lens errors is using a camera case. Sand, gunk, case fibers, etc... accumulate at the bottom of the case. These materials love to cling to the camera by electrostatic build-up from the camera rubbing against the side of the case (especially those cases with soft fibrous intreriors). Once these materials work their way into the lens mechanism, that's all she wrote. I have many Canon's, and NEVER use a case for this very reason.
A camera owner that suffers this problem may have no recourse for having the camera repaired. Many camera makers will not honor repairing this problem under warranty as they claim it is due to impact damage to the camera, or sand or debris getting into the lens gearing mechanism (neither of which is covered under warranty). The quoted repair cost is usually close to or more than what the camera is actually worth.
Fortunately, about half the cameras that suffer this failure can easily be fixed by one of the following methods. None of these methods involve opening the camera, although some have potential to cause other damage to the camera if excessively done. 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.
The methods are listed in the order of risk of damaging your camera. Thus make sure you try them in the listed order. And remember, these fixes (especially #6 and 7) should only be considered for a camera that's out of warranty, who's cost of repair would be excessive, and would otherwise be considered for disposal if unrepaired:
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: Remove the batteries, then remove the memory card. Then install new batteries, and turn on the camera. If you get an Error E30, it means you don't have a memory card installed, so turn it off, slip in the memory 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 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 in 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).
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 #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 potential for damaging or dislodging internal components with this method, such as unseating ribbon cables, or cracking LCD screens.
Fix #7: Try forcing the lens. More people have reported success with this method than with any of the other methods. 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 gently 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.
SOURCE: nikon coolpix s70 has blurry pictures even after
Hi you have lens unit defective. Even if you didn't damaged and dropped, its appearance problem is the lens unit, you can bring to your local repair shop. It is quite easy problem. some point they could save part, but time is money. they would want to change the part. your part from nikon usa is very expensive, but from ebay it is very cheap. It is used but it would be reliable in most case. http://cgi.ebay.com/Camera-LENS-ZOOM-UNIT-Nikon-Coolpix-S70-BLACK-/180672085419?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item2a10e53dab#ht_500wt_1156 If you buy and bring it with camera to your local repair shop, they would charge less labor then you bring camera only. repair shop would consider that you know what it is going on. Thanks and kindly! ( labor they would charge around $25 to 75 depend on what they want to charge)
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