by There seems to be a fairly big population of Canon owners who are affected by the E18 error. In this post I will teach you a few basic approaches you can try to repair the mistake yourself.
This short article is planned for people whose cameras are out of service warranty. If your electronic camera is still under warranty, go to your closest Canon service center and let them repair it. If itï ¿ 1/2 s not, you can either select to pay around 150$ for the repair work or try one of these basic methods.
First I ought to explain exactly what an E18 is. According to Canonï ¿ 1/2 s website, it is a mistake that involves the lens unit or lens cover. The lens gets stuck in the prolonged position, and refuses to move either to focus the lens or to withdraw when powered off. It can occur if you apply pressure to the location surrounding the lens while it remains in the recording mode (this consists of dropping the video camera), or if sand or dirt get into the lens area. The lens gets stuck, you get a black screen with a small “E18” indication in the lower-left corner, the cam beeps a few times and shuts off.
Lately, I observed a variety of individuals online who are having difficulties with this mistake. It happened to my Power Shot A520 as well a couple of weeks ago, however luckily, the electronic camera was still under service warranty so Canon repaired it complimentary of charge. In order to assist the unfortunate ones whose video cameras run out service warranty, I decided to compose this short article.
Basically, there are a number of easy things you can attempt. I canï ¿ 1/2 t assurance they will work for you, but I know these methods have helped some individuals get rid of their E18 problems:
1) One method is to tap the cushioned USB cover part on a tough surface, for example, a desk. I understand it sounds to basic to work, but this can get some of the dirt out of the lens.
2) Attempt compressed air. With a fine pointer blow off gun and dry compressed air set the suggestion in between the lens turret and the cam body and switch on the air while moving the pointer around the lens. It ought to get rid of all of the dust and sand. Turn the camera on and it must operate fine.
3) Another option is to attempt and push the lens back into place. This is the least more suitable technique. Try it just if the video camera runs out guarantee and DONï ¿ 1/2 T use excessive pressure! If the lens can be held up into location with a light push, excellent! If not, donï ¿ 1/2 t force it!
4) If nothing else works, there are a number of online guides in different languages for dismantling the cam and cleaning up the lens thoroughly. Try this only if your electronic camera runs out service warranty! Some of them are:
– http://www.ixus-world.de/tips/repair_guide/e18_01en.htm – a guide in English
– http://menthol.hit.bg/E18.html – a guide in Bulgarian
– http://www.artecdesign.ee/~jan/Kaamerad/PowerShotA70/index.html – Estonian guide
The last 2 are not in English, but they have a lot of pictures which need to assist with the whole process.
So youï ¿ 1/2 ve found out how you can try and rescue your electronic camera. Check out the methods for yourself, and contact me with excellent news.
If you desire more info about the E18 mistake, or would like to read other peopleï ¿ 1/2 s experiences with it, come by my site at http://www.e18error.com. Feel totally free to drop me an e-mail.
