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Camera was dropped on a wood floor by a friend. The lens was stuck closed after that, but repaired by a friend. Now the picture quality is horrible, with lines throughout the picture and the coloring is off and too light.Can this be fixed?
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Sorry, but there is no DIY fix for the lens problem, and any attempts at homebrew repair will likely worsen the problem. The camera needs professional repair, so I suggest that you take it to a camera shop (not the camera department at a large store) or contact Nikon customer service via the Nikon.com web site. Be sure to get a firm price before committing to repairs -- the cost to fix it may be close to the price of a new camera, and repairs typically only carry a 30-day warranty.
Hello Friend,
First i would let you know that the Brand Vivitar is one of low quality cameras, it's sad but it's true.
Now regarding the issue that you have with the lens, you probably drop it because this the only way to have the lens stuck. but anyway, to repair it it will cost you more than a new one. and again i suggest to buy a branded camera like Canon,Sony,Nikon,Panasonic ... these are top quality cameras and you will not have any problem for life except if you drop it ;)
Best Regards,
The main thing would be to check if your lens is alright(no crack) if your picture quality is still the same and if all the buttons are working (zoom, menu etc). If all these are alright keep snapping those photos.
I dropped the camera on the table a couple of times, twisted the front of it. Suddenly the lens retracted into the camera, the beeping quit, and now I can take pictures again. The Samsung website is horrible.
Both of those are "lens errors". That's what happens when your lens has had damage done to it. The only way to fix it is to send it into repairs. Call repairs at 800-706-2534 option 2 and they can tell you
where to send it.
What you describe is the symptom of a stuck shutter. The shutter is inside the lens and must close in order for the image sensor to properly record the image. Yours is stuck open, and that is why you see the lines across your images.
When a stuck shutter results from an impact it usually requires full disassembly and manual re-setting of the delicate shutter blades. This problem would require professional repair.
Unfortunately damage from an impact is not covered by your factory warranty. You can find good repair services on the internet who can service your camera.
David Millier
Advance Camera Repair
that is a symptom of being dropped and stuck in a mode. it requires total dissemble of the camera to fix or replace the lens. your lucky it takes pictures at all. most cameras refuse if the lens is stuck.
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