Hi kodak v1253 (by 15 users)

Same problem here. Turn on the camera, Lens protrudes then is immediately withdrawn and appears to turn its self off. I did note that, when pressing the 'favourites' button on the top of the camera, I can see previous photos but when switching to picture mode the screen goes black and appears to turn off.

I hope there is something out there to fix it.

same thing has happened to my camera
i let my sister borrow it and i dont know if she dropped it or something
did any of u drop it or banged it up before the problem occured?

I also have same problem with my V1253 camera and
have also gotten two different batteries thinking that was
the problem, but it still happens with the lens coming all the way out and then immediately back in

Same problem. Repaired by Kodak for another problem. In less than 30 days the described Kodak V1253 problem.

I have the same problem. The lens is stuck in the out position.

I have the same problem. Turn on - lens out, lens in and camera stop responding...

Heeeelp :(

bought my V1253 in Sept. It shuts down before a picture can be taken. Sometimes the lens remains locked in the out position and I have to take the battery out in order for it to retract. Since it was under warranty I was told to send it to a repair co. in Illinois. After going through this 3 times, I called Kodak and they finally sent me a new camera. Within the first week, I had the same problems. My only alternative they said was to send it out to the same company in Illinois and that is where it is right now.

I have the same problem, I have searched high and low with no result yet. I am taking my to a repair person tomorrow. Ill keep you posted on what the fix is.