Partially closed lens when powering on Canon A520 Camera
When first turning on my Canon A520 camera, the lens cover doesn't retract fully, covering up two corners of my image. Simply tapping it with my finger makes the cover fully retract, but I sometimes forget in a rush to do that, and find the corners of my picture are covered
Thanks in advance
Both I and a friend have the same problem with our A520;s I tried lubricants and got it working on one but he lens was smudgy. Cleaning the wd40 off i jammed the lens and sent it to Canon.and they wanted 165.00 to fix it so i threw it out. Greg Toews on Fixya helped me fix my A630 Elf that just jammed up so maybe he has a solution. btw it makes for some cool romantic shots with that lens shutter half shut . Both I and a friend have the same problem with our A520;s I tried lubricants and got it working on one but he lens was smudgy. Cleaning the wd40 off i jammed the lens and sent it to Canon.and they wanted 165.00 to fix it so i threw it out. Greg Toews on Fixya helped me fix my A630 Elf that just jammed up so maybe he has a solution. btw it makes for some cool romantic shots with that lens shutter half shut .
AnonymousFeb 22, 2008
Same problem. I have tried silicone spray but it still sticks. Let me knowSame problem. I have tried silicone spray but it still sticks. Let me know
Same problem, I saw other A520 with the same problem,Same problem, I saw other A520 with the same problem,
AnonymousMar 15, 2014
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I have two Canon Power shots---the A610, and the A630. The lens cover is starting to hang on my 630 when the lens retracts.
If the lens is extended, take your fingertip and try to move the cover a bit to see if it springs open. If not, then the mechanism within the lens needs to be replaced.
Canon makes a great camera, and I would tell you to try to have it fixed if it costs less than 75 dollars. At 75-100 dollars it's a toss-up. More than a 100 dollars---it's your call.
The lens cover of PSA60 opens along with the move of the objective lens. Normally the camera will sound an error beep when the lens does not end to the end position -- the lens cover is also not fully opened. In reverse, the lens will be retracted when the camera is switched off. The "shutter" (outside lens cover) might have something stuck inside the blades or other mechanical parts that prevents the lens cover fully closed. Try to blow with a clean air (no hot air - because it can damage the electronics or plastics). Or maybe the blades are probably not flat that may create resistance on the surface. Try to flatten the blades by hands. Or maybe the mechanical systems need to be calibrated (by Canon service center). My suggestion, try to exchange/trade-in your PSA60 with the latest model at the Canon center, because I have done it last year (trade-in with PS S5IS).
You may have the same problem that i had. It does involve taking the camera apart. Not overly difficult - just fiddly.
Let me know and i'll talk you thro' it
This is a common problem for the A520 (it happens on mine sometimes). Recommend trying only the simple fixes listed on the following web page, but do not recommend opening the front cover which is also listed here. The A520 is a little tricky getting back together.
Due to impact damage your camera has suffered an obvious lens error and possible even sensor damage. It will have to be sent into the Facttory Service Center for a repair.
Call Canon Tech Support at 1-800-828-8080 to set the service up. They are open from 8 AM til Midnight, EST; M-F.
brother the camera gear system has got problems it seems. it happens due to misplacement of gears inside it. even tough u can do it manually dont take risk of doing it manually untill u have full knowledge of internal parts. am from chenai. here in our service centre it costs around 1800 rupees for servicing it. so better take it to service centre.
Both I and a friend have the same problem with our A520;s I tried lubricants and got it working on one but he lens was smudgy. Cleaning the wd40 off i jammed the lens and sent it to Canon.and they wanted 165.00 to fix it so i threw it out. Greg Toews on Fixya helped me fix my A630 Elf that just jammed up so maybe he has a solution. btw it makes for some cool romantic shots with that lens shutter half shut .
Same problem. I have tried silicone spray but it still sticks. Let me know
Same problem, I saw other A520 with the same problem,
canon g10 lens cover does no retract all the way leaving a diagonal **** for the lens
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