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Canon PowerShot A1200: Why is my camera not strarting

Fri, 15 May 2026 20:41:12 -0700

I dont have the specific batteries for the camera and when I put Duracell batteries in the camera the camera turn on and said that change the batteries so I have the question that which specific batteries is used for CANON POWERSHOT A1200

⟐ Answered May 15, 2026 at 20:41 MST

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS: when I try to start it, it says "Lens Error"

Mon, 11 May 2026 15:26:33 -0700

My camera Canon Power Shot A4000 IS HD doesn't open the lens, when i try to start it, it says "Lens Error" and says to restart but its no working... Can someone help me ? What should I do ?

⟐ Edited May 11, 2026 at 15:26 MST

Canon PowerShot A4000 IS: My camera doesn't open the lens

Mon, 11 May 2026 02:32:38 -0700

Hi there :)

My camera Canon Power Shot A4000 IS HD doesn't open the lens, when i try to start it, it says "Lens Error" and says to restart but its no working... Can someone help me ? What should I do ?

⟐ Answered May 11, 2026 at 2:32 MST

Canon PowerShot A520: Why does screen read Memory Card Error?

Sun, 10 May 2026 09:36:48 -0700

why does screen read Memory Card Error?

⟐ Commented May 10, 2026 at 9:36 MST

Canon PowerShot A520: Black screen when taking pic

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:56:21 -0700

It still turns on and go to menu, but when im taking picture, its black. I can still see my old pictures. How to fix it? Can I DIY it myself? How much is the cost for repair?

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 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 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 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 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 A480: Why is it not working?

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:49:24 -0700

I just recently found an old digi cam, i tried turning it on but it says i need to change the batteries, simple, but when i bought new batteries it still showed the “Change the batteries” error, i tried turning it on and occasionally it will turn on, the shutters and lens will work, the settings will work, just not the camera itself will work, it will still show the error

⟐ Commented January 02, 2026 at 23:49 MST

CanonPwerShot A710 IS: The screen won't power on.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:17:00 -0700

The camera is turning on. The on/off button is lighting up and the lens is expending but the screen is black

Canon PowerShot A460: black screen and black photos

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:59:36 -0700

(English is not my first language) the screen and photos are black but i still can see the options and the old photos :(

⟐ Answer edited December 04, 2025 at 2:59 MST

Canon PowerShot A2000 IS: My battery door and compartment underneath is broken

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:12:44 -0700

I do not know how to replace it. is there a guide anywhere online? the plastic bits have broken off preventing it from closing fully. this causes a low battery warning. As of now, I have attached enough rubber bands to it to keep it shut and it is working fine.

Canon PowerShot A2300: There is a lens error but the lens have been taken out help please!

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 12:45:28 -0700

There is a lens error popping up on the screen but the lens have been taken out so there should be no issue? Any help with replacement of the lens pleaseee

Canon PowerShot A520: buttons dont work and its zooming by itself

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:44:16 -0700

the camera is turning on but it shows me to set the date and i cant do that cause i cant click the buttons, when i turn the camera mode on i can see normaly, but when i try to take a picture it zooms instead of takimg the picture. Please help me i want to fix this camera

⟐ Answered November 14, 2025 at 17:44 MST

Canon PowerShot A470: Canera black screen problem

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:07:41 -0700

When I turn on my Canon PowerShot A470, the camera shows a black screen and the recorded video is also a black screen.

Canon PowerShot A1200: My camera wont turn on.

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:23:11 -0700

I have tried to recharge the battery and still wont turn on. pluged it into computer it has no power.

⟐ Commented October 23, 2025 at 3:23 MST