Unbiased digital camera reviews, advice, and prices
Note: this camera was first sold in Mar 2003. There may be newer versions available.
Kodak EasyShare LS443
Kodak EasyShare LS443
  • 2 out of 5
"KODAK LS 443 - BLACK SCREEN - NO PICTURES!!"
  • 2 out of 5
"LS443 with Error 45"
See rating based on 382 user reviews
Submit your own Kodak LS443 review!
No current offers available
Ask

Have a question about the LS443?
Enter it here: (You can enter more details in the next step)

Back to List
Question Possibly Answered (5 points for the best answer)
z612 (sheree) 0 pts

whats wrong with my camera?

i let my daughter use it for taking pics at the sunset and stuff because she wants to a photographer and i went to use it and it said erroe #E45 and she said she didnt drop or anything and we dont live by water
Report Abuse Did you find this question helpful or not helpful?
Answers This question has replies but the author has not yet indicated whether it's answered after a long time. Can you answer the question, or post a clarifying follow-up?
by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 38780 pts
July 9, 2008 3:37 PM
0 people rated this answer helpful, 0 people rated this answer not helpful
 
This is a lens alignment error. more here. Basically, the zoom is slightly off the rails. This can happen if the camera has been dropped. I know you want to think she didn't, but it's a usual result.

One thing to try is to cycle the camera on/off several times in the hopes that it will work itself back into alignment. Otherwise, you'll need to send it to Kodak for a repair estimate. But understand that the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.

However, if the lens is stuck out of the camera, and since your camera is out of warranty, the one thing you can try is to If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate anyway.

Report Abuse Did you find this answer helpful or not helpful?
Brenda P (BrendaP) 28621 pts
July 10, 2008 9:08 PM
0 people rated this answer helpful, 0 people rated this answer not helpful
 
Another thing to try: (remember these types of 'home repairs' can void any warranty, although if it's been dropped, your warranty would probably be no good anyhow)... give the camera a nice, firm slap against the heel of your hand, or barring that, a carpeted floor. Smack the back of it, but not hard enough to break the LCD. (I make no promises that you won't break your cam doing this, but if you're totally stuck, it's an option!) This can sometimes dislodge the lens. It may take a few times.
Report Abuse Did you find this answer helpful or not helpful?

Add a Comment, Clarifying Question, or Follow-up

Need to add formatting or links? Use BBCode.
Spell-check
Start Here!
Most Popular
  1. Panasonic FZ35
  2. Canon SD1200 IS
  3. Canon 500D
  4. Canon A1000 IS
  5. Canon SX20 IS
  6. Panasonic FS15
  7. Samsung SL30
  8. Canon 50D
  9. Nikon D90
  10. Canon SX120
Camera Brand
Price Range
Camera Type
Camera Line
Megapixels
Hands-On Reviews
Latest Cameras
Top Searches
Our Other Sites

Close
Loading