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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS: Canon Lens Will Not Retract

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:43:12 -0700

For context, my friend gave me this ixus 95 (Sd1200) camera to keep, and it said to replace the battery so i charged it up, and it worked fine. When i tried to use the autofocus function, since it was still blurry, it wouldn't work, so i kept trying and eventually the camera effectively crashed, leaving the lens extended, now every time i power it on, it does a couple clicking noises then hands me a lens error. I was looking at the lens and the gap between the lens itself and the casing it a little uneven. I want to know if there is anyway to fix it. (for added context, my friend had it in their room for a while and its been a while since they tried turning it on.

⟐ Answered May 25, 2026 at 13:43 MST

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 S410: Why is my screen glitched

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

⟐ Answered January 24, 2026 at 18:13 MST

Canon PowerShot SD 600: Why do I get a black screen?

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 20:07:52 -0700

My camera works perfectly fine, I can take videos normally but when I go to photos my screen is black. I can see the settings on the screen but it looks like I am taking a black picture.

⟐ Commented January 13, 2026 at 20:07 MST

Canon PowerShot SD1000: Lens wont retract and turns off?

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:08:16 -0700

My camera lens just stopped retracting and wont power on.It beeps for 3 seconds and says Lens error,restart camera?Not sure how to restart camera??Any help would be great.Thanks

⟐ Commented September 14, 2025 at 9:08 MST

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS: My lens is not focusing

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 01:30:57 -0700

When I turn on my camera, it doesn't seem to focus, and when I try to take a picture, it doesn't auto focus either.

Canon Powershot SD790 IS: Missing screws by Strap Plate

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:20:40 -0700

I am missing both of the screws on the side panel where the strap is. I took the camera to two different local camera shops, and they could not replace the screws. Where can I get these?

Thank you!

⟐ Commented August 17, 2025 at 13:20 MST

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS: My canon IXUS 100 IS is not turning on

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:09:53 -0700

my canon IXUS 100 IS is not turning on , i don't know what happened to it, the battery still has power. What would be the cause of this

⟐ Edited August 10, 2025 at 13:09 MST

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS: Canon SD780 IS service manual?

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:07:14 -0700

Anyone knows where I could get the service manual or a take apart guide for the Canon SD780 IS ? I need to replace the flash unit on this one.

⟐ Answered August 10, 2025 at 13:07 MST

Canon IXUS: Where can I buy a replacement screen?

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 09:57:59 -0700

Can I buy a replacement screen for my camera? It belonged to my late grandma… I’d like to fix it..

⟐ Answered August 03, 2025 at 9:57 MST

Canon IXUS: How to fix pink and dark streaks on camera

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:35:01 -0700

after a little kid took and dropped my camera, the camera is pink and has dark streaks both running vertically.

⟐ Commented July 07, 2025 at 19:35 MST

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS: “Change battery pack” only when AUTO mode selected

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:51:47 -0700

I recently found my old Canon and batteries, and let both batteries charge to full power. When I tested the camera, everything seemed to be working until I switched it to AUTO mode (worked on picture and video mode). The camera says “Change battery pack” and shuts off, but I’ve changed it between both battery packs and attempted to clean the contacts with no luck. Both batteries are official Canon batteries. Please help, do I need to buy a new battery pack or a whole new camera?

⟐ Edited by author June 29, 2025 at 23:51 MST

Canon IXUS: How can I fix the zoom in feature and work the buttons?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:37:04 -0700

I got this camera second hand and after a while of use the zoom-in feature doesn’t work. Also, the buttons are very stiff, which means I can’t go through the pictures on the camera or change flash settings. Please help!!

Canon PowerShot ELPH 300HS: How can I fix a damaged sensor by myself?

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:15:21 -0700

My camera was dropped and now there are HORIZANTAL lines on all pictures and pictures turn white in bright areas. How can I fix this?

Canon PowerShot SD Series: Why did the canon IXUS 65 shows “low battery percentage”?

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:11:28 -0700

Canon IXUS 65

The camera always shows “low battery percentage” even if I have already changed a new battery. And I also need to reset the time of the camera every time I turn it on. Thanks for your help!!

⟐ Edited July 18, 2025 at 14:11 MST

Canon ELPH 150 IS: broken memory card piece stuck in memory card slot

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 11:28:58 -0700

memory tip broke off inside memory card slot on camera. How do I disassemble camera to take out broken piece inside to memory card slot. I have tried to turn camera upside down and lightly tap it, used a very small wire to try to dislodge it, nothing worked.

Canon PowerShot SD200: No sign of life after repairing camera lens

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 19:23:30 -0700

I originally took apart this camera to fix the camera lens, due to being stuck while extended. I got the lens to work, tested it around 2-3 times and the LCD would turn on and work as normal. However, when putting everything back together, the camera will not turn on. I suspect I may have shorted it somewhere, but I've never worked on circuit boards or anything like that before.

Any tips or suggestions would be much appreciated!

⟐ Commented February 01, 2025 at 19:23 MST

Canon ELPH 360 HS: lens looks weird and pictures are fuzzy

Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:42:43 -0700

camera takes pictures but they are fuzzy. when you look at the camera the lens looks cracked maybe?

Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS: The Battery Pack cap/clip has detached from my camera

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:08:08 -0700

the cap/clip that opens up to where the battery pack inserts, is detached from my camera as I have lost it, unfortunately. Prior to me losing the cap, I had already broke it off the camera, however I would always just clip it back on. But I had noticed that every time the clip was fully detached the camera would not turn on the camera would only turn on when the battery clip was attached to the camera, so now that I unfortunately lost the battery clip, is there anyway for me to turn on the camera. Is there a sensory issue?

Canon PowerShot SD1000: My camera is just showing a white screen,how do I fix it

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 06:46:04 -0700

I dropped my camera and now it is showing a white screen

⟐ Commented October 05, 2024 at 6:46 MST