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Shutter will not close!

My camera (whether on, or off) will not have the shutter close on the lens. It's the protective cover on the front of the lens, that usually has two grey/black sections that close when you turn off, or opens as you turn it on. The pictures are still good, but there is no protection for the lens. What's wrong??

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Very small dust particals are the reason of this problem.I m suggesting an idea but apply it on your own risk.Keep camera in off position then slightly strick with ur fingernale around the lens ring evenly.This can make the lens shutter contrct.Once the shutter closed,clean gently with a painting brush over the edges where shutter slides from.do this for several times so that any hard dust partical causing may removed.do not insert anything inside.

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