Problem started off slowly with the lens not opening/closing completely. Now lens will not close at all and camera is non functional. error message on screen is "lens error, restart camera".
I have removed battery and memory card numerous times, does not look like there are any damages etc. to either components.
Work for about 50% of lens errors, but they're worth a try. The list includes:
SOURCE: lens will not close
Defective mechanism, a stucked mechanism is present. camcorder are smart it can detects error and shuts down itself for safety. earlier models dominoes the defect if the user is not quick enough to react when something goes wrong with the camera. You need professional service to fix it.
SOURCE: lens stuck
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
SOURCE: Canon PowerShot SD630 LENS WONT CLOSE,LENS ERROR RESTART CAMERA
I have the same problem. How do you restart the camera. I have pulled the battery and SD card, but can't get to a menu screen to restart to camera.
SOURCE: My husband dropped our canon
yes you got dirt in side the lens gears and it eather needs repair cleaning. or replacement.you can try a can of compressed air and tap it gently on its side to free the dirt from in between the gears. If you choose to get it fixed let me know I can help also If you are wanting to trash it don`t I will buy it. Check out www.digitalcamrepair.com for contact info. hope this helps.
SOURCE: Canon SD 850 says lens error,
There could be a number of reasons for the lens error. ie. . sand in camera, impact damage etc. Typically the lens can be dissasembled and repaired by a competent camera repair technician. If you are certain that you did not damage the camera in any way I would send it back to canon for a warranty repair. If you however think you could have damaged it you are probably looking at around $100 to repair the camera. Hope this helps!
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Camera began opening then jammed half way. Same error message. Heartbreaking!
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