Lens every time i turn the camera on the lens sounds like its opening but it is not, and the screen says turn off and turn back on. When i do that it just keeps on doing the same thing

it sounds like it has slipped a gear in the lens.. you could try to manually push the lens in when it comes out and that might reset it but it also might break it.. best is to send it back to panasonic.. is a easy fix

I may not have enough information for this... how ever, let us try. And I am not sure which one you are talking about, maybe both at times?
Does the camera play back files correctly and can be seen on the LCD?
If the first, then some problem exists with the lens. This camera then needs repair.
If no screen on the LCD, then repair is recommended.

In both cases, it seems the camera is in need of repair.
Because this camera is a few years old, I recommend to sell it for parts and as is on a site such as Ebay.

Hi onikaassing, A very common problem in all the brands "lens error". The remedy is that you have to replace the lens block assembly. Actueally the sled motor start malfunctioning, Contact nikon service centre maybe they have the component level repair facility which can reduce the repair cost. Thanks for using fixya.

This is probably THE most common failure among digital cameras. There's a halfway chance of fixing it yourself, described here: http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html

This lens is in need of repair, though contrary to what some of the people on this site will say, paying $150 for a lens repair is completely unnecessary.
Usually a problem like what you are having is just a realignment and cleaning of the lens and gears. This in itself is a relatively cheap repair ($50-$75) Sometimes however, the plastic housing covering the lens itself gets damaged, or the lens twists inside the housing, which many times can require purchasing a new lens (this will run $150 or so).

i got it!!! on my cam i hold down the menu button at the same time power on, it will showup a " ver 1.00" and lens move a little maybe u have to do it 2 times but second time it should work

tuen on camera then press display a few times. it sounds like the display is just turned off. the lens system should be open.

wheni go to turn on my camera it says"lens error"on the screen and wont turn on lens is "stuck"open.

Sounds like the lens can't get into the proper position. Any possibility of damage to the lens?

hello, you are right. Actually there is some problem with lens assy.. When you turn on the camera the processor of camera start to check whole camera including mechanism. when it find something abnormal,it will not let to turn on the camera. This is the problem. I think there is some problem in lens mechanism and i and processor also suppose something abnormal in lens mechanism which makes buzzing sound. it is advisable to go to sony for professional repairs. hope you got it...