I have a kodak easyshare v1253 and the unit turnes on, the lights activate and the lens clicks to try to open the unit turns off. The lens does not open. I sent it in for warrnety for the same problem a year ago, and now its doing it again, any help? Its been it this condition for monthes and im tired of not being able to use it

Maybe the lens movement is sticking and causing additional overload for the camera circuits, thus causing it to shut down.

Try the procedures in this tip.

Sounds like a stuck lens. Happens to V1253 / V1233 often. These lens can't stand dust, dirt or sand. The lens has to be taken apart and cleaned. It's not very easy, also it involves some soldering. I suggest you give it to a local repair shop (if you think it's worth it). I could offer you a repair, but I'm in Germany.
I have worked at a Kodak service center as a technician.
Tom

Hi,

Checkout this tip about digital camera error messages


Lens Errorfix for Digital Camera

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Use the vacuum cleaner to suckout the dust/sand particles stuck between the lens casing and the body.

Hi!
I'm afraid you will have to give it away for a repair - it sounds like the lens get stuck in the halfway - could be dirt, sand or something in the reductor or the lens are damaged.
I work in a Kodak service center.

Hope this helps!

Tom

Remove the batteries and clean the battery contacts inside the camera with a soft cloth (a heavy buildup on the contacts may require cleaning with a fine wire brush, steel wool, or sandpaper). Remove any residue that the cleaning leaves in the camera, and then reinstall the batteries. This clears most power-on problems, but if yours persists, check the Kodak troubleshooting guide at:

http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/repair/troubleshooting/troubleshooting.jhtml?pq-path=6198

I fixed my v1253 following these steps:
1. Pulled the battery when the lens starts to come out before it could power itself off.
2. Gently pull the telescope out until it clicks.
3. Use a fine tip paint brush to clear debris out of the cracks.
Camera works just fine now.

FIRST CHARGE YOUR BATTERY OVERNIGHT AND THEN REMOVE YOUR BATTERY FOR ABOUT 10 MINS PUT BATTERY BACK YOU HAVE TO ADJUST THE DATE AND TIME AFTER DATE EVERYTHING WILL BE OK BUT IF YOU ARE USING 9 OR HIGHER MEGAPIXEL YOUR BATTERY WILL BE DRAIN IN THREE TO FOUR HOURS.

I have had the same issue were the lens would not retract. took it in for extended warranty work. lens now retracts but takes lousy pictures.

When I purchased this camera family members ran out and bought thiers shortly after I did. One by one the same issue has happend to their v1253's.

I dissmantled one and found that there is a tiny battery on the power board inside of the camera. apparently the tiny battery's life is about 1 1/2 years. This battery is not serviceable as it is welded in place. I am not one hundred percent sure if this is the cause but it makes sense.

It would be nice if kodak would own up to this issue and make good on repairs as they did with my kodak 5500 all-in-one printer and it's crappy print head. Kodak has sent me 4 print heads in the 2 years I have owned it.

I have 5 of the v1253's in my family and every one of the are dead. I would think a $250 product should last longer than 1 1/2 years.
hope this helps.