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Please help...I can't take any pictures!

Hi. When I try to take a picture, the camera focuses (even though the little red light is flashing rapidly) but nothing happens. If I try again it shuts itself off and "Err" appears on the screen. I put in new batteries and the same thing happens. Please help! Thanks!

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  • mrelvis56 Nov 30, 2007

    My problem is exactly the same. I tried fresh batteries and reseating the memory card with no results.

  • bnymoore Dec 24, 2008

    I have the same problem. I found that turning off the flash I could again take pictures. Thanks...

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I have the excact same problem so it must be with all the cameras.it will only let me take pictures when i have the flash off.send it to a shop. that probably what i will do if i get the money

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I actually figured out it's the flash that is broken...just wish I could fix it myself!

Posted on Sep 03, 2007

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Possibility one : lens unit faulty and proper focus is not being achieved camera goes into error mode because of this and then it switches off to prevent further damage.( replace /repair lens unit ) Possibility two: shutter faulty . Lens delivers proper focus but when you try to take picture goes into error mode because shutter not coming on line or malfanctions. ( replace shutter only ).

Posted on Sep 03, 2007

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