The following blog outlines some repair options for a lens error. They won't work for all cases, but they're worth a try if the camera's no longer under warranty:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html
I got the same error message (after the camera was dropped). A couple of hard taps with my fingers (not too hard) seemed to fix the problem.
With the suggestions of several posters and after changing batteries, blowing air around the stepped lens, brushing with a dry toothbrush, the lens finally extended. One poster suggested holding on to the lens gently and just barely twisting it back and forth a tiny bit to seat the pins. You can feel them catching. It seems to be a total fix. Have not had a lens error warning again but I will certainly have many things to try if I do. Thank you all so much.
I find on my SX1 IS that I'll get the lens error if I switch it on with the lens pointing upwards or maybe even horizontal. Point the camera down when switching on and it'll work fine at any angle afterwards. Don't ask why, but it works for me and my camera, and I just put it down to a quirk of the motor drive. Admiral Nelson
For this problem, it should be professionally serviced. You can have it serviced at this place: www.camerasandparts.com They look after the Canon Powershots only and the work through them is superb. They are not expensive at all. If you have a Canon with a lens error, they'd be the place. That's where a lot of people go for help with the Powershots. Good luck with it.
Are you crazy? These people want $99 to fix this. Most of these cameras are not worth $50.
Look at the model and the cost. If your model isn't worth the cost, don't get it looked after. If it is worth more than what they charge, it probably makes sense to look after it. They are about the most affordable for service on the Canons that we know of and their work is excellent. If it's not cost effective for your model though then it might not make sense. Many of the models are worth fixing though, it's depending on the age and how much you like the camera.
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One of the common reasons for this problem is dust partials which stacked in your camera lens motor. It's bit hard to sort out if this is the case.
Let the battery out ,then in & start
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This is probably THE most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html
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WE WENT TO THA BEACH AND TOOK SOME PIC AND LATER THAT DAY WHEN WE WENT TO TAKE MORE PIC IT SAID LENS ERROR RESTART CAMERA BUT WE DON'T KNOW HOW TO RESTART THE CAM
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my camera fell on the ground, and now i have lens error. Please help
I dropped my camera and 4 small bits fell out of the lens when i tryed to fix it , the lens got stuck and i tryed to pull it out now 4 bits little bits have fallen out i need a picture of the lens so i can put these back, can someone help please email me at [email protected]
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yes I have the same problem and i have no idea how to fix it
im calling canon store in the USA
is yours still under warante?
one day i dropped my canon powershot camara when it was on
and the lens froze about half way
now whenever i try to turn it on
it says lens error, restart camara
please help and tell me how i can fix this!
my camera was dropped on the floor and now when i try and turn it on my camera, the screen reads lense error restart camera. i have tried and put new batteries in, turning it on and off but still the same thing shows up.
I just flat out dropped my sister's camera. It says to restart because of "lens error". How do I fix it???
I WAS RUNNINIG AND I DROPPED THE POWERSHOTA560 CAMERA IN THE STREET AND NOW THE LENS DOES NOT OPEN AT ALL AND THE CAMERA SAYS RESTART CAMERA LENS ERROR. IF YOU CAN HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEM MY EMAIL ADRESS IS [email protected]
my camera lens woun't go in.
whenever i turn on the camera i get a black screen, it beeps twice then says lens error, restart camera. I've tried taking out the batteries, memory card and turn it on and off..nothing seems to work
ya i was taking pics of me and im going to a concert in 4 weeks and it fell on the ground and shuitoff and the lens is open and it keeps sayi "lens error restart camera" adn i didnt tell my mama cuz she will be pissed. sum1 help meeeeee
my camera dropped on the dirt and it said "lens error restart camera" and i can't fix it! i don't want to send it in to get repair. HELP?!
When I turn on my camera my lens wont open and it will beep and say Lens error,resart camera. What should I do?
it wont open!!!!
it wont open and the lens is stuck!
I just turned my camera on one day and pressed the playback button as it was turning on and I got the "Lens error, restart camera" message. The lens is out almost all the way and is staying like that. Every time I try pushing the power button, after about 10 seconds of the green light flashing, it gives me the same message!
omg! I got my a560 4 christmas and my friend was using it with the ******** her wrist and it hit my bed and the "lens error" message popped up!!!!! what do i do??????? is there a way to return or exchange it or a cheap way to fix it?
When I hit the power button the camera does not power on and displays a error obj "reinicair camara" "restart camera". I have changed the batteries and still can't get the camera working. I have not dropped the camera or anything.
The exact same thing happened to me. Its frozen half way, and when i press power, it says Lens error, restart camera.
HOW DO I RESTART IT!?!?
its been a while since it happened but somehow my lens got stuck on canon powershot a560 and ive had to use my dads like 6 year old hd camera and i cant do it anymore. he has no features at all. im a photographer, i need zoom at least! can someone please tell me how to fix my stuck lens??
the canon powershot a560 is blur and the lens want go back in without cutting offf. not sure what happen to it...
lens error restart camera comes up every time i switch it on the lens is half way out it's the last time i let my girlfriend touch it!!!
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I turn on my camera and it says acces but after a while it says to turn power off and on again.But it still shows the pictures and videos i have on it. It also turns off when i click to take a picture.Any help?
my camera lens is completely extended out all the way. however, when i turn it back on, instead of going retracting back inside the camera, the lens just stays out.
I have the exact same problem
I have a Canon Powershot S51S and its very expensive. I need help :(
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