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Amazing story about Canon E18 - Links to Canon E18 resources Bosch E18 Error - How to repair a Bosch canon lens error restart camera E18 error code DSTV E18 Error - How to repair a DSTV E18 lens error canon s100 error code - How to repair a DSTV 8118 error code - Full list of DSTV error codes - canon lens error 01 Link to us - Contact Us What is the famous E18 error (lens error) You can find Canon lens error (E18 error) repair instructions here or you can continue reading to learn canon camera lens error will shutdown automatically more about the lens error, what it is and how it is created. Note that even if your camera was produced by another manufacturer, and not Canon, you can still use our instructions to repair the lens error. This web site's mission is to provide a source of information and help for the Canon lens error. Canon lens error is usually reported as E18
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error. The problem is common for most cameras with telescopic lens barrel. Other manufacturers might have a different name for the same problem (lens error, access error, zoom error, lens obstructed, focus error...). Some cameras only display a numerical error, such as E18. Due to the common nature of this problem, it seems that Canon has dropped the numerical marking of this error in newer cameras, and is now using the term "lens error". We will explain our procedure for getting rid of the lens error on the example of Canon cameras, however, note that our repair instructions can also be applied to cameras produced by other manufacturers as well. Canon lens error (E18 error) happens when the lens gets stuck while trying to extend or retract. The problem can happen due to a number of reasons: If dirt or sand get into the lens mechanism If a a user dropps his or her camera with the lens extended Another reason is turning on the camera in a situation where the lens cannot extend fully, like, inside the camera case or a pocket Or if the batteries run out while
when anything prevents the zoom lens from properly extending or retracting.[1] The error has become notorious in the Canon user community as
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it can completely disable the camera, requiring expensive repairs. ConsumerAffairs.com reports that the canon powershot a4000 lens error "lens has a feature called bellows claw, which is a gear that physically extends and retracts the lens. A lens error canon sx530 piece that holds the lens, the barrier plate, is not large enough and can sometimes cause the bellows claw to malfunction, resulting in a stuck lens".[citation needed] The result is a black http://www.e18error.com/ screen that only contains the error message, E18. Another problem mentioned on the site blames a sticky iris in the lens, caused by grease entering inside from the microphones built into the lens. The buildup freezes up the ability of the lens to open. Although the use of the E18 error coding made this problem seem to be the particular domain of Canon cameras, the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E18_error problem is actually quite common throughout all cameras with telescopic lens barrels. As a result, Canon has since dropped the use of this error code in its newer cameras. In its place it has adopted the more common term "lens error" that other manufacturers use. As such, its newer cameras report this term when the problem occurs. Contents 1 Causes 2 Repairing the E18 error 3 Consumer response and class action 4 References 5 External links Causes[edit] According to Canon, one may get an E18 due to any of the following: Camera activating and lens opening while in a confined space or being blocked Extracted lens getting jarred Low battery condition as the unit is turned on or off Dropping of the camera Foreign substances, such as dust, sand or dirt entering into the camera body. General jarring of the camera "General camera malfunction" One major contributor to E18 lens errors is the improper use of camera cases, or the carrying of cameras in pockets. An inadvertent activation of the camera while in the case or pocket may cause the lens to extend with the lens restricted in its movement, causi
Case and Cooling Fetish CPU & Motherboard Technologia Mobile Computing Outpost Networking Matrix Other Hardware Agora Classifieds Ars DIY Forum (Name TBD!) Operating Systems & Software Battlefront Microsoft OS & Software Colloquium http://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?t=226904 Linux Kung Fu Windows Technical Mojo Distributed Computing Arcana Macintoshian Achaia http://forums.steves-digicams.com/canon/132897-e18-error-canon-s2is.html Programmer's Symposium The Server Room Ars Lykaion Gaming, Extra Strength Caplets The Lounge The Soap Box The Boardroom The Observatory Ars Help & Feedback Ars Subscription Member Areas Image Galleries Dreaded Canon S2 IS E18 Error: how to disassemble and fix 9 posts general Ars Praefectus Tribus: An IDIOT would only lens error consider the up front cost Registered: May 29, 2002Posts: 3906 Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:27 pm I have started getting the E18 error that apparently is far too common on Canon cameras. I'm disappointed as I had a high opinion of them until this.I've done my research online and none of the proposed solutions work. I want to take it apart to make sure that there isn't any debris jamming the lens. Basically, when canon lens error I turn it on the lens feels like it is trying to move forward, but never moves more than 1/2 MM or so. Does anyone know where I can find instructions on how to do this? I don't really want to spend $100 at a camera shop for a camera that now isn't worth much more than that. Any advice would be appreciated. Xevion Moderator et Subscriptor Registered: Oct 30, 2000Posts: 18642 Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:50 pm quote:I have started getting the E18 error that apparently is far too common on Canon cameras. I'm disappointed as I had a high opinion of them until this. Far too common? Other manufacturers' cameras get similar errors, and keep in mind that Canon has a tremendous marketshare percentage, so you are going to hear about more problems with Canon cameras than you will with HP, for example.Send it back in to Canon, and see how much they will charge to replace it. They might offer you a significant discount on a new camera, or the repair might be surprisingly cheap, or they might even fix it for free, even though it is out of warranty. On one occasion, I sent in an out of warranty camera for repair, and they fixed it for me, free. general Ars Praefectus Tribus: An IDIOT would only consi
Shoot) > Canon E18 error on Canon s2Is User Name Remember Me? Password Forum Home Register FAQ Today's Posts Search Search Forums Show Threads Show Posts Advanced Search Go to Page... Thread Tools Search this Thread Nov 26, 2007, 9:00 AM #1 bizzymom Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1 Please Help!!! I have been a proud owner of my Canon S2Is since 3/05 and absolutely loved it until last week when the dreaded E 18 error appeared on the screen and now the lens will not retract. I have tried all the methods listed on the internet and to no avail. I contacted Canon and they have given me 2 options. 1 - send it in to the factory for repair and IF they can fix it, it will cost $129.00 or option 2- to "exchange" it for the S3Is for $175.00. Please help and give me your thoughts on my options. Any problems with the S3Is that you know of? Do you think I would be better off paying for the repair? Any known E18 errors with the S3is. I am so confused and with Christmas coming I need a camera ASAP to catch all the pics of my children during the holidays. Any comments/advice would be appreciated. Thank you. Sponsored Links Nov 29, 2007, 1:47 PM #2 Michi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 176 At http://www.e18error.com/it doesn't list the S3is as one having this problem a lot. I say if you are faced with this decision, go for the S3is for $175, that's only $45 more for a brand new and better camera... Plus you will have a new warranty on the S3is. Nov 30, 2007, 9:43 AM #3 ms3 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 17 The S3 for $175 is a good idea if you want to stay with the same camera. That error can occur with any of the cameras with extending lenses. It's dust accumulation or jarring of the lens and over time it sticks open. If you do go with the S3, think about getting the lens adapter and uv filter to protect the mechanism on the new camera. I have the Lensmate 52mm adapter and uv lens filter,plus clip on lens cap. Kept on all the time it keeps the lens mechanism dust free and the lens face clean. So you can avoid the E18 on the new camera. Their site is below, just scroll down the page for info. This is the only way I have found to protect the mechanism. Hope it helps: http://www.lensmateonline.com/newsite/S2.html « Previous Thread | Next Thread » Thread Tools Show Printable Version Email this Page Search this Thread Advanced Search Posting Rules You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is OffTrackbacks are Off P