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Lens error i dropped my camera and now the lens will not come out. It says lens error and shuts down. Can I fix this problem on my own or will i need to take it to a lab? And how much will it cost?

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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

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