20 Most Recent Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital Camera - Page 6 Questions & Answers

When using the tele, the closest you can be to a object is probably more that one meter. If you need to get closer you should switch to macro mode.

that could be the lens cover not opening all the way, try and look at the lens as if you were doing self-portrait, and power on. if lens cover opens all the way but lens doesn't come out, the lens might be stuck or motor broke.

Remove previous all installation/ file if any. Insert the Driver CD in the CD ROM again a wizard interface would be active, from that wizard complete the installation by clicking Next - Next. Do not plug the camera before fresh installation complete. If wizard ask to plug your camera, then plug it.

If you got the Cable and Software CD, you can try to Uninstall the Software and then Install it again, as it may be some software/Dirver fault.
Regards,
Waqar.

If i told you to smack it around a bit would ytou believe me?

But that is the fix Canon use to get rid of these errors 98% of the time.
Charge or change the battery, insert it tuen camer on when it goes off smack it hard into your palm a few times and turn it back on.
Just incase there is some dirt/dust stopping the lens from extending blow a can of compressed air around it and give it another few slaps . Sometimes after about 20-30 ngoes of this the camera will jump back into service Believe me it does work nearly all the time Canon charged me $90 to do this trick

Take out the batteries. Take a hair dryer and try blowing the hot air along all sides of the camera. If your camera has a plastic body, make sure not to stay in one area to avoid discoloring the plastic.

Blow the air in for a good 5 minutes. This trick has worked a few times on cameras and cell phones.

If it still doesn't work, more than likely you have shorted out the circuit and it will need to be disassembled.

Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended ... Here's some things that you can do to try to correct it. They only seem to work for less than 50% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

SD memory cards have a tiny tab on one side of the card to unlock and lock the card.
If that does not work then the card may be faulty, try first removing camera batteries to reset camera, and then replace the card.

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Hi,
Sounds lens mechanism is broken and most probably internal grooves that drives central part of lens to extract / fold is broken. New lens is required to bring camera back in business.
Please contact nearest Canon service center for lens replacement as your question shows its Canon Powershot SD850 camera.
Thanks.

Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended ...

Here's some things that you can do to try to correct it. They only seem to work for less than 50% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

Hello!
Southern Photo Technical Service is a Authorized Service Center for CANON.
The lens is damaged and must be replaced.
We do service the camera model you mentioned and the standard cost to Clean, Lube, Repair and Adjust all functions to meet manufacturers
specifications is $120.00 plus return shipping.

All repairs have a SIX MONTH WARRANTY!
Include a copy of this reply and
receive a 5% INTERNET discount on your repair!!

Bring it in, or
Pack your equipment securely and insure it properly.
Send it to:

Southern Photo Technical Service
37 NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach, Florida 33162
305-653-7355

Yes, your SD850IS will take an SDHC card.

Hello!
Southern Photo Technical Service is a Authorized Service Center for Canon.
The lens can get damaged very easily and is not a manufacturing issue. Sand, dirt etc. can also cause it to fail.

Contact the retailer and request a copy of your purchase.

Bring it in, or
Pack your equipment securely and insure it properly.
Send it to:

Southern Photo Technical Service
37 NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach, Florida 33162
305-653-7355

Sounds like you are watching the thumbnails but the files are still on the camera... try downloading/transfering via iphoto.. the files should show up in your iphoto library and if you double click them, it will launch quicktime and allow you to play it...
let me know if that gets you there...
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Goto any radio shack and get a external memory card reader this will allow you to get your pictures if the camera or cable is defective.

Sounds like your ccd/sensor may have gotten dirty. This is not common in point and shoot cameras, but can be fixed. You may send it to the manufacturer or for a faster turn around, take it to an Authorized Service Center. I know of one in Florida 305-653-7355

Try resetting the camera. Go the setup menu , reset all, OK.
Reset cannot be done if the camera is connected to the computer or printer.
Set the shooting mode according to the manual that can be downloaded from

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=323&modelid=15262
PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advanced This should clear the problem. Let me know what happens.

Go to
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=323&modelid=15262
and download the Advanced User Manual. It will give you instructions on setting the resolution for your pictures.

PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advanced