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I have been having issues with my Nikon Coolpix S5 since purchasing it. When you hit the power button to turn it on, the lens cover only goes partway down and then you get a lens cover error and you cannot take any pictures. Does anyone know if Nikon has fixed this or if there is any other way to get around it. I have actually turned it upside down and hit the power button but that doesn't always work. Thanks for your time. It's a great little camera EXCEPT for this quirk.
same problem, have a chant that involves unspeakable words and turning the thing on and off. Always works, sometime between try 1 and 99.same problem, have a chant that involves unspeakable words and turning the thing on and off. Always works, sometime between try 1 and 99.
If I could, I would simply remove the lens cover, but I can't. Anyone got any suggestions????If I could, I would simply remove the lens cover, but I can't. Anyone got any suggestions????
AnonymousJun 24, 2008
Same problem. So far the only thing that "works" for me is to hold down the power button while GENTLY banging on the left side of the camera (side closest to the lens).
Not a permanent fix, but does seem to do a little something momentarily. The hardest part is being gentle when all you really want to do is chuck the thing across the room!Same problem. So far the only thing that "works" for me is to hold down the power button while GENTLY banging on the left side of the camera (side closest to the lens).
Not a permanent fix, but does seem to do a little something momentarily. The hardest part is being gentle when all you really want to do is chuck the thing across the room!
The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the
probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.
Use
these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.
Firstly ,
try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.
Try holding the
shutter button while switching on the camera.
Look at the lens ,
and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then
try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).
Try gently
pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may
cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.
Another
way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and
then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to
not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and
down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the
camera is enough to get things going again.
Try hitting your
camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of
your hand.
Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair
center for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to
replace the camera.
If it is still under warranty I would suggest
you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any
off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about
warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.
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I have a solution for Nikon coolpix S5/S6. I am not shure but it might be similar for you camera, You can try my document "nikon s5 s6 lens cover error repair.doc" uploaded on site http://www.esnips.com/web/papputatiyasStuff RegardsMukesh
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Hi ,
The lens cover error is because the stepper motor in the camera is unable to open the lens cover. I have a solution posted in doc "nikon s5 s6 lens cover error repair.doc" uploaded on site http://www.esnips.com/web/papputatiyasStuffIt will be helpfull for you.You have written that your lense is broken. In that case you can follow the procedure given in my doc to open the camera. You can replace the camera lens if broken. Happy debuggingMukesh
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I have a solution for Nikon coolpix S5/S6. I am not shure but it might be similar for S8, You can try my document "nikon s5 s6 lens cover error repair.doc" uploaded on site http://www.esnips.com/web/papputatiyasStuff Your problem is because of a gear which controls the lens cover. RegardsMukesh
Hi Debscan, My 1.4 year old S5 developed the same problem and after checking out various websites I get the impression that it is a common one to these cameras. I found that if I put the camera on a level table and then turn it on (and off) 3 times the lens cover would open further with each try. On the third turn-on the lens cover would drop fully with a definite "Click" and the camera would work. The next time I shut it off, the lens would not close properly, but the same "Third times the charm" routine would always work. This may only delay the inevidable final crash of the camera, but it might get you a few more pictures out of it.
Same problem.
Any solution?
No solutions posted yet - I can't believe it's only us Surfking! LOL
same problem, have a chant that involves unspeakable words and turning the thing on and off. Always works, sometime between try 1 and 99.
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
If I could, I would simply remove the lens cover, but I can't. Anyone got any suggestions????
Same problem. So far the only thing that "works" for me is to hold down the power button while GENTLY banging on the left side of the camera (side closest to the lens).
Not a permanent fix, but does seem to do a little something momentarily. The hardest part is being gentle when all you really want to do is chuck the thing across the room!
I ended up contacting Nikon and having it FIXED under warranty.
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