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Canon PowerShot A1200: I don't have the specific batteries required

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:55:39 -0700

So, I would like to ask: I don't have the specific batteries required for my camera. I tried inserting two batteries to test it, but the lens only extended slightly outward, and shortly thereafter, the camera shut down. Could you please tell me which batteries I should use?

⟐ Commented April 19, 2026 at 8:55 MST

Canon PowerShot A560: My Viewfinder is dirty from the inside, how do I clean it?

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:52:15 -0700

I have not used my camera in a while, I'd like to know how I could potentially clean the inside of my view finder as there is alot of dust particles in it when I look through it.

Canon Powershot SX30 IS: LCD for Powershot SX30 IS

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:11:58 -0700

Can anyone help me with finding an LCD screen replacement for Cannon Powershot SX30 IS please?

Thanks

⟐ Edited April 13, 2026 at 19:11 MST

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS: como cambiar la unidad de flash

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:22:48 -0700

how to disassamble flash unit

PowerShot G7 X Mark II: Bought used. Significant liquid damage. Black and green images

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:21:14 -0700

I’ve replaced mother board and all corroded ribbon cables. Every thing works except for the images and on the screen is half black and half green. I think the lens’s surrounding electronics got also damaged. Not sure if anyone has this problem.

⟐ Edited April 04, 2026 at 14:21 MST

Canon PowerShot A80: No shutter sound and completely black images

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:03:37 -0700

Hello, I’m using a Canon PowerShot A80 and recently encountered an issue with the camera.

Previously, I could hear a distinct “click” sound when taking photos, but now there is no shutter sound at all. When I try to take pictures, the resulting images are completely black. However, the camera itself still powers on normally, the menu displays correctly, and I can view previously taken photos without any problem.

Because of this, I suspect that the shutter might be stuck closed or not functioning properly. I also tried basic troubleshooting such as restarting the camera, removing the batteries, and testing in different lighting conditions, but the issue persists.

Has anyone experienced a similar problem with this model or similar cameras?

Is this likely a shutter failure, and is there any non-invasive way to fix it without fully disassembling the camera?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS: Keeps saying Memory card error

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:12:34 -0700

I've tried two different memory cards. Both hold 64GB one is SanDisk Ultra the other card is Kingston Technology.

I've tried resetting the camera and the same message keeps popping up. Please Help!!

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 20:12 MST

Canon PowerShot A470: Camera hangs on inserting sd card

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:38:51 -0700

The camera starts to freeze on inserting the sd card and the local repair guy says the problem is in the card slot and not the card.

Canon PowerShot A200: Change the battery pack!

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:22:44 -0700

I have Canon A300, which is turning on but when i flip the lens shutter open it displays change the battery pack and shuts off.

Any suggestions as per what could be the problem?

⟐ Commented March 29, 2026 at 6:22 MST

Canon PowerShot: My battery is stuck in it and won't come out

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:33:54 -0700

Battery is stuck inside and will not come out. Lithium battery

⟐ Commented March 24, 2026 at 20:33 MST

Canon PowerShot G9 X: How to replace the clock battery?

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:03:43 -0700

PowerShot G9X loses date/time each time you take the main battery out when the internal date battery has been depleted (maybe a CR1220?) Looking for instructions on where this battery is inside and how to replace it.

⟐ Commented March 12, 2026 at 7:03 MST

Canon PowerShot A460: The camera lens has blacked out but the display and other functions

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:12:30 -0700

The camera is working but the lens is blacked out i gues because I am able look at the pictures and chmage camera mode but the screen is showing black and scree is completely working fine can u find me way ?

Canon PowerShot G7: LCD ZIF Connector - Ribbon Cable Insertion Difficulty

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:36:15 -0700

I am trying to reconnect the LCD ribbon cable to the motherboard of a Canon PowerShot G7, but I am unable to slide the cable into the connector.

The black locking lever is flipped up, but it feels like there is a physical blockage preventing the cable from entering the "mouth" of the connector. How is it actually meant to go in?

Canon PowerShot SX520 HS: Why won’t it turn on?

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:06:04 -0700

My camera makes a single beep and flashes when i press the button but still doesn’t turn on anyone know how to fix this?

Canon PowerShot: camera lens stuck due to fall

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:49:11 -0700

i dropped the camera and the lens is stuck i makes sound but won't come out or go in

Canon PowerShot A95: Why isn't the camera turning on?

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:20:14 -0700

My PowerShot A95 camera isn't turning on when screen is unfolded. has It only turns on when it has the screen folded against the plastic. I can't see any backlight and i can still take pictures.

⟐ Answered February 27, 2026 at 7:20 MST

Canon Powershot S3 IS: getting message to change the batteries after doing so

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:39:35 -0700

I used the camera less than a month ago. Now getting the message to change the batteries and have done so with NEW ones. Powers up ok, but after trying to take pic, gives the change batteries message. Have cleaned the "terminals" on the battery compartment door and have taken out memory card and reinserted.

⟐ Commented February 17, 2026 at 16:39 MST

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS: How can I repair the front dial on my camera?

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:22:24 -0700

After a day of thick fog, the front dial on my camera stopped working. I let it dry, but it seems to be broken.

Canon PowerShot S410: Why is my screen glitched

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 18:13:04 -0700

⟐ Answered January 24, 2026 at 18:13 MST

Canon PowerShot S100: Fixes for "Wrong Flash Position, Restart the camera"

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:58:43 -0700

I keep getting this error and It would be too expensive to send to canon. What might be malfunctioning here?

P.S. I opened the camera and cleaned it's gears on the flash and it doesn't still seem to work

⟐ Commented January 21, 2026 at 3:58 MST