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When I open my canon A470 it says :lens error, restart camera. what am I going to do?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 11, 2008

SOURCE: lens error

sir,problum is ur lens unit,some mechanical or dislocations,gears this is repairable u try ur local service center

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 02, 2009

SOURCE: len error restart camera canon IXUS 80 IS

Its also known as E18 error and you would be surprised to see how this issue is resolved .. check the fallowing link:
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 18, 2009

SOURCE: camera lens not retracting

the battery is damaged

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 27, 2010

SOURCE: lens error, restart camera canon powershot

The best thing to do is to first try restarting the camera. Do not push or pull on the lens as this will often cause other issues. Do not blow air in the lens as this generally moves any dirt or dust to the back and it sits on your imaging sensor, you'll end up with poor photos after that. The best thing to do is to have it serviced so it is fixed correctly and working the way it should be. The site that is great for the Powershot Models is: www.CamerasAndParts.com They only specialize in these Powershots and they have your exact lens error problem right on the site. Try them for help. They tend to be the best deal plus they're service is wonderful. You'll pay $89 for the repair, all of the service for that model and the return shipping back to you included with them. They'd be the place for help with this one, best of luck.

Kiran Anto

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2010

SOURCE: Canon Ixus 900 Ti ~ Lens error Restart camera

Problem: dust in the gaps near lens which makes it jammed. Effect: the sceen shows blk color. Solution: just blow over it or vaccum it.

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