My camera was recently dropped, and now it shuts off at random times without retracting the lens. I am wondering if this is fixable, or if it is worth it. The camera was purchased for about $345 in 2007, and I love this camera, so if I can fix it I would like to.

I had the same exact problem. The problem is your battery connection. When you dropped it, the batteries pushed the spring or springs down so the connection is not solid. Remove the batteries and lift the springs up with some tweezers. Replace the batteries and you should be good to go.

Hi, its better you bring to service center and request for estimation first before they proceed to repair. Im am repairng Casio and Kodak digital camera and usually the damage parts are only gear which is very cheap. sometime only adjustment were doing as long all the parts inside of the lens are still ok .
thank you