Lens stuck I had been turning my Sony Cyber-shot DSC W50 off and on a few times, when suddenly as I went to turn it off, the lens got stuck and couldn't retract--just made this horrible mechanical noise like it was trying to do so but something was awry. Then this message comes up on the screen "Turn the power off and on again." I do as asked. Nothing. I take the (fully charged) battery out and see if that does the trick. Nope. No matter what I do, the lens will not retract, regardless of how many times or how long I try and turn the camera on and off again. Is there any possible reason why this is happening, and is it something that I'll be able to fix relatively cheaply and easily. Or is it hopeless and I need to just bury the poor device? I hope not, because I'm a student and really rather broke! Help!

I have a Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 and my lens was stuck after a trip to the beach. As you turn on the camera, gently tap the bottom of the camera on a hard surface (i.e. a hard cover book). You could also use an air-duster spray to blow out any grains/dust around the lens.

THIS CAMERA IS **** WHO EVER MADE I didnt even drop mine n the lens is stuck n i payed heaps for it n accpect it to last long ive only got it a month ago :(

Knocking the camera sounds like it works but may create another problem. I have had this problem with p-100 , p-200 and now the w50, I have found a small drop, of wd40 placed on both sides ,two opposing sides,of the lens ring where it extends from the body will work also. Don't spray, its a bit too hard to control amount deposited. Use a toothpick or a stick to dip and then drop the oil.