Dropped into muddy pond - grit is now preventing the lens from extending. Is it worth cleaning or just throw it away?
Throw it away, by the time you have it serviced you will easily pay for a new camera.
SOURCE: DSC-w70 stuck lens
The following blog outlines some repair options for a lens error:
http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html
SOURCE: sony dsc-p200 camera - lens stuck out
Download the service Manual for this Camera from www.eserviceinfo.com/downloadsm/22939/SONY_P200.html and that should get u started to fix it yourself and in case you need parts for it, go to ebay and buy it "as is". Just make sure that the part you want is good. Good Luck!
SOURCE: dropped camera dsc-w120.
Option 1:
Try Initializing the Camera as follow; Initializing the Camera will reset the settings of the Camera to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camera.
Press the Home button on the Camera. Then, select the SETTINGS -> MAIN SETTINGs -> MAIN SETTINGS 1 -> INITIALIZE -> OK.
Option 2:
If issue persists try Power reset the Camera by removing the battery from the Camera and inserting it after 1 minute.
If the issue still persists then Service may requires to resolve it.
SOURCE: lens will not retract completly on sony cyber shot
I have experience this unfortunately the drive mechanics
motor and more so the gears are plastic when mine dropped it broke a tooth on the gear off the drive motor that drives the worm gear that extends and retracts the lens assembly. this sad to say but the units are not repairable and the assembly has to be replaced owen to the fact that it really is cheaper to replace the assembly than try and repair it.
Testimonial: "thank you. i had heard this before. after wiggling the lens it will go in and out now."
SOURCE: My Sony DSC-W150 comes up with error message
Hello
The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the
probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.
Use
these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.
Firstly ,
try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.
Try holding the
shutter button while switching on the camera.
Look at the lens ,
and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then
try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).
Try gently
pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may
cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.
Another
way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and
then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to
not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and
down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the
camera is enough to get things going again.
Try hitting your
camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of
your hand.
Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to
replace the camera.
If it is still under warranty I would suggest
you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any
off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about
warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.
You can also have a look at THIS link.
Hope
the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need
any further assistance. Also, please be so kind to let me know if you
found this helpful.
Regards
Andrea
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