Canon Pc1438 User Manual
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- EVERY time I turn on my camera a screen comes up asking me to set a date and time. I do so, it says the date and time is as I set it. However, when I turn it back on the same screen comes up. When pictures are downloaded in my computer. The time is set to 1980.
Manual: Download the official Canon SX20 IS PDF manual (provided by Canon).
Refer to the camera user manual. Versions of the CameraWindow for a variety of cameras/operating systems can be downloaded from the Canon homepage. Pokemon black rom download.
Approved Memory Cards & Capacity: The Canon SX20 IS is compatible with SD, SDHC, MMC and HC MMCplus memory cards.
| Card Size | No. of Images (Fine) | Min. of HD Video (720p) |
|---|---|---|
| 8GB | 2,505 | 42 min |
| 16GB | 5,010 | 84 min |
| 32GB | 10,020 | 168 min |
Battery Life & Charger Info:
| Compatible Charger | Compatible Battery | Battery Life |
|---|---|---|
| AA NiMH Charger | AA NiMH | 450 shots |
Recommended Bags & Cases: The Canon SX20 IS is 5.04″ long by 3.46″ tall by 3.43″ wide. Here are the best cases and bags that fit the SX20 IS like a glove.
| All Purpose | Compact | Stylish |
|---|---|---|
| Case Logic DCB-304 High Zoom Bag | Canon PSC-4000 Leather Case | Lowepro Exchange Messenger Bag |
Filter Size & Adapters: The Canon SX20 IS can accept 67mm filters with the help of the Canon FA-DC67A Filter adapter. Here are my recommended filters.
| 67mm UV | 67mm Polarizer | 67mm ND 3 Stop | 67mm ND 10 Stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| B+W, Hoya, Tiffen | B+W, Hoya, Tiffen | B+W, Hoya, Tiffen | B+W, Hoya |
Compatible External Speedlites (Flashes):
| Portable | All Purpose | Powerful | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon 270EX II | Canon 320EX | Canon 430EX II | Canon 580EX II |
Other Compatible Accessories:
| HDMI Cable | HTC-100 HDMI to Mini-HDMI cable for HDTV photo/video playback |
|---|
Initial Setup:
| Setting | Selection | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Image Size & Quality | Select JPEG (L) | Pg. 70 |
| Highest Image Quality Compression | Select FINE | Pg. 70 |
| ISO (Outdoors/Bright Light) | Select an ISO of 80 | Pg. 73 |
| ISO (Indoors/Low Light) | Select Auto or Manually Set between 400 to 1600 | Pg. 73 |
| White Balance | Select Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash or Custom | Pg. 74 |
Cool Effects:
| Effect | Selection | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Shoot in Black and White | FUNC/SET → My Colors → B/W | Pg. 76 |
| Increase Color Saturation | FUNC/SET → My Colors → V | Pg. 76 |
| Subject in Color/Background Black & White | SCN Mode → FUNC/SET → Color Accent (icon: Eyedropper+A) | Pg. 103 |
| Swap Color with Another | SCN Mode → FUNC/SET → Color Swap (icon: Eyedropper+S) | Pg. 104 |
| Panoramic Shots | SCN mode → FUNC/SET → Stitch Assist (icon: Box w/ left or right arrow) | Pg. 105 |
Better Control & Performance:
| Setting | Selection | Manual |
|---|---|---|
| Close-ups | Select Macro Mode (left arrow) | Pg. 72 |
| Quick burst of shots | FUNC/SET → Drive Mode → Continuous (icon: three boxes) | Pg. 75 |
| Imprint the Time & Date | MENU → Shooting tab (icon : camera) → Date Stamp | Pg. 64 |
| Include Yourself in the Photo | Select the Self-Timer (down arrow) | Pg. 65 |
I've had a Canon PowerShot A1100 IS camera for almost a year now.
About a week ago, I went on a trip, took pictures the whole trip, everything was ok.
When I got home, and tried to turn the camera to move the pictures to my PC, I got an error: 'Lens error, restart camera'
The lens doesn't even start to open, doesn't make any sounds of trying even.
What can I do to fix this?
Imre8 Answers
Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension.
I have written a blog post about some things that you can do to try to correct it. They only seem to work for about 50% of lens errors, but they're worth a try. The list includes:
- Remove the batteries and wait a few minutes
- Try pressing and holding the Menu, Function, Function Set, or OK while turning on the camera, or otherwise find a 'factory reset' option.
- Try turning the camera on without a memory card inserted
- Place the camera flat on its back and turn it on while holding down the autofocus button, to try to cause the camera to attempt autofocus while the lens is extending
- Blow compressed air in any gaps around the lens — or use a shop vac
- Use a thin piece of paper or a needle to dislodge any visible bits of grit
- Gently tap the camera in an attempt to realign jammed mechanics or dislodge particles (obvious warning: could cause further damage)
- Gently push or pull the lens barrel, as a last resort (again, potential for further damage).
The blog post goes into more detail on these ideas.
mattdmThis can come up for a variety of different reasons, typically it happens after the camera is dropped. If the camera was dropped, compressed in your luggage too tight, gathered a grain of sand while on the beach, or had a similar occurrence, you can find yourself with this error message. These cameras are mostly made of plastic, and it can even happen under regular use where nothing was done wrong.
Don't fret, you have options. Some people have luck with removing and replacing the batteries multiple times, so you could try that. But if you are still within the warranty period I would do that before taking more invasive measures such as giving the lens a nice hard bump. Head over to Canon's repair website here.
dpollittdpollittI own a PowerShot A495 and recently the lens was stuck in the fully extended mode. Each time I tried to power up the camera I got 'Lens Error, automatically shutting down - Restart Camera' - and it would turn off.
After visiting a number of locations on the internet, and trying a number of fixes I became desperate.
Realizing the camera was out of warranty, and the cost of repair would equal or exceed the price of the camera, I tried a desperation move.
After removing the batteries and SD card and letting the camera sit overnight, I replaced the batteries and card in the morning. I then powered on the Camera and while holding the Function/OK key and the Shutter Button, I gave the extended lens barrel a couple of face-down light taps directly on a hard desktop. I was truly ecstatic to hear the lens motor whirl and to see the lens barrel retract.
Less than a year? Cool. Send it to Canon for warranty service. The lens mechanism on compact cameras is one of the most vulnerable points, and it can get damaged even under normal use. They should fix this for free.
mattdmmattdmMy Powershot S100 had a similar problem. Beep beep, 'Lens Error', shut down. I definitely didn't drop it because I was holding it when it happened. And I didn't get sand in it (as far as I know). It was just a year after I bought it so Canon wouldn't fix it. Even though they have a recall notice, my serial number wasn't within the range specified on their site. I've owned several Canon's before but no luck getting any support from them after warranty is up. They do reject you very politely to their credit. If you google 'lens error s100' you actually see that this error happens quite a number of times. I think that's surprising, considering this camera was $420 purchased new.
Out of desperation and abandoned by Canon, I decided to fix the thing myself. I ordered a replacement lens assembly from eBay, and a lot of little screws later I had a working s100 again. It was amazing, I felt like some kind of genius and bragged to all my friends. Unfortunately that only lasted about 2 weeks. Then, even more surprisingly, beep beep, 'Lens error'.
tldr; I think it's probably a great camera just made with crap parts
mattdmSeems like a similar issue to this question
As I said on there, remove the battery (batteries if it has a small watch-style one too for keeping the time etc), and leave for no less than an hour. Then put batteries back in and see how it goes. Ensure lens mechanism is clear of dirt/sand/etc..
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While tapping the camera with the lens side up turn on the camera in play mode. If this doesn't work turn it on alternating between video, auto, and camera modes (while tapping). This worked for me. I had to switch to video prior to tuning it off a few times before the lens reset.
This happened to me. Put your camera upside down, screen side down. If your camera won't even begin to open, then GENTLY push the lens down where the gap is. If successful, you will hear a click. Now take out your battery, and replace it. THIS WILL WORK!!!
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