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Jonathan (Jonmorgannh) 2 pts

September 18, 2007 7:45 AM

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I am getting the lens error message, but my lens is closed.

It looks like the camera is about to turn on, but then the screen goes black and the error message appears. I have not dropped the camera and can not think of reason why this has happened. At this point, I have tried turning it on and off and I have also held just about every button down for at least 5 seconds and nothing has worked. Any suggestions?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

September 18, 2007 1:35 PM

Sometimes the error message can occur if the batteries are failing. Try putting in a new set of batteries. I'd also do a camera reset. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset," or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. After which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.

Another tip is to go to Canon's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.

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Jonathan (Jonmorgannh) 2 pts

September 19, 2007 9:41 AM

I will try charging the battery tonight and let you know if that works. I did not know the SD600 had such rampant lens error problems. Thank you for the advice James.

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sean 0 pts

December 24, 2007 12:33 PM

battery changing didnt help the problem, and i cant get to my menu to reset.

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Garth 1 pts

January 11, 2008 7:44 PM

I have the same problem and have tried all of the above and still get the lens error indication

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I am getting the lens error message, but my lens is closed.

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