20 Most Recent Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS / Digital IXUS 95 IS Digital Camera - Page 9 Questions & Answers

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I highly recommend that you instead consider using a card reader to move the photos or videos to your computer. Card reader's do not require software (although Windows 98 and earlier may require drivers), are very inexpensive, are much faster downloading files from the camera, do not use the camera's batteries during the download, and are much less prone to file corruption of the photos during the download.
Really, it would be better for the camera user if one of these was included with the camera instead of the cable and bundled software.
You place the camera's card in the reader, plug the reader into the USB port, and your computer sees it as a hard drive. You simply copy/paste or drag/drop your photos onto your hard drive. For this simplicity, most professional photographers utilize card readers exclusively. You'll save yourself a lot of heartache if you convert to using one of these. Also make sure that you get a reader that is clearly stated capable of reading your card, particularly if you use SDHC, XD, CF, or MS cards.


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Check whether your batteries are actually making contact with the battery posts, and that these posts are clean. If not, bend the posts up/down a little, and maybe clean them with a little rubbing alcohol on a Q-tip. Or if that does'nt work our for you , if your camera uses Compact Flash, check to make sure all pins are present and aligned in the card slot (if bent, simply unbend/straighten them with a skinny "jewelers" screwdriver, then insert the flash card for final realignment).

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Reset the camera to manufature default.

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. Or you can go the manufacturer's web site at http://www.canonusa.com and download their software.

Use a card reader....works every time.

Simple check - point any old Infra-red remote control at the camera. If you see a blue flash from the transmitting end of the remote wand, chances are you may be able to equip and use an infra-red illumination lamp. If there is a tripod mounting hole in the bottom of the camera, you may be able to find a packaged illuminator with bracket and compatible tripod screw post to make the camera an all in one, single handed device.

Many cameras are sensitive to near~ middle infra-red but incorporate a "hot filter" to mitigate the effects. Daytime exposures outdoors are FULL of infra-red background radiation that can upset the color balance of the photograph captured. Using an illuminator "saturates" the hot filter and the area in front of the camera, giving it a little help to "see" clearly in a low-light situation.

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, or you can use any of the photo transfer/catalog programs out there.

you will have to take the camera to a service station to get the lens repaired. the motor that drivers the lens is damaged giving the above error. thanks

Turn the flash off. Set the ISO to at least 800. Use auto white balance or set it to tungsten lighting. Set the metering to spot metering.

A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open). To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help. Also note that if you read the "reader's comments" section of the link, you may notice that Fix #5a seems to work best for the SD1000. Just be careful doing that particular fix.

Use a card reader to download to a folder you create on your desktop.

Have you ever "formatted" (not erased) the card in the camera (noting that this will also erase any pictures that you have on the card)? There are several possible causes for memory card errors. Troubleshooting tips for this problem may be found at this link.

Try uninstalling then reinstalling your camera software. Maybe your camera software simply doesn't like IE8. Unlikely though. An upgrade of drivers may be in order.

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Hi there its happens when the lens not ready for work. Some how its not able to stable his focus method. That's why its happens. There is a chances of lens guide pin disturbed or damaged & thats why continues failure. Its mean he inform you there
is a system error. Or format the memory card via PC & try. If your Memory card is virus infected then also its happend. After that if you face thesame problem then please visit the service center for repair that. Its a very common & repairable problem. Thanks.

I wouldn't touch it myself. I think you should better consult with a technician, as any slight damage may cause further faults, and this will not be covered by the warranty

Sometimes, rechargeable batteries left to completely discharge never come back.

Go to device manager remove ALL drivers from the USB layer everything, reboot. Now the unit should work.

HI there, the camera lens gear is damaged from internal. So you must changed that. Other wise it gives you lot of trouble. Thanks.

You probably just need to format the card in the camera. This will completely erase it so download any pictures you want to save first.