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Canon SX30 IS rapid fire problem!

Started Jul 9, 2017 | Discussions thread
Chaplain Mark
Chaplain Mark Veteran Member • Posts: 6,539
Re: Canon SX30 IS rapid fire problem!

Nordrive wrote:

Hi all I am new to this web site and need some ideas please

My Canon SX30 IS has developed a problem where on pressing the power on button the lens rapidly partially extends and retracts at the rate similar to machine gun firing . See video . Any ideas or polite suggestions please ?

Thanks

video link to vimeo

https://vimeo.com/224831670

Your camera unfortunately has developed a lens error, which  may or may not be repairable.

I looked at the Canon website to locate a firmware update for the SX30IS, but could find none.

I would say the prognosis does not look good, I'm sorry.

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