Digital Camera

[pipercub]

I don't know if this is a forum to ask this question but has anyone ever tried to take apart a digital camera? I have a Canon A95 that shows E18 on the LCD screen. The lens won't retract and the camera won't stay on. A repair is $80 to $100 dollars. Twice what I paid for the thing (yes, I got a deal) so I don't have much to lose. Thanks.

[SuperSparks]

Is this any use?

http://www.e-parts.fr/pictures/uploa...erShot_A95.pdf

[Steve R Jones]

It looks to be a very very common problem.

Canon E18 error happens when the lens gets stuck while trying to extend. The camera will beep a few times and the LCD will display a little E18 in the lower-left corner. The lens gets stuck in the extended position, and refuses to move either to focus the lens or to retract when powered off.


How to repair a Canon E18 error (lens error)
http://www.e18error.com/repair.html

[pipercub]

Thank you both for the sites! I must have looked for a couple of hours and only found the "Fix" to drop the camera and wasn't about to try that. Now I have several other solutions. How do you find these sites? You both are amazing!!

[Train]

Google Canon E18 error and there 22,100 links for Canon E18 error.

http://www.google.com/#hl=en&q=Canon...fp=ry0_Tod3DXA

The more complete request the closer you will be to what you want most times.

[pipercub]

I guess I didn't apply the axiom "KISS" (keep it simple stupid).