A Gardeners Forum Forums General Discussion The Banter Hall Ask Mr. Gremelin Canon E18 Camera Error

Just wanted to post a quick note for those of you with Cannon cameras...

Some of the earlier SD series of cameras where made to be "disposable", aka, they don't use quality parts, that's why they where so cheap to the end users.

The E18 error indicates that there is a lens problem in the camera, in my case (yes, I was the proud owner of the SD500, purchased the week it shipped in 2005) the "teeth" in the gear assembly which opens and closes the lens where grinded down from use (or misuse by my 4 year old trying to force the lens shut).

What's the fix you may ask? Well, some users experience "luck" in forcing the lens shut should it be "half open" on one side, or "tapping" it against a hard surface... My experience, all this is going to really do is break it further.

My recommendation, don't bother paying to have it repaired, it'll run you about $119+ just to have a guy look at it, you almost have enough there to buy a new camera in that repair cost.

Myself, looks like I'm going to be attempting to save for the SD780 IS, yeh, it's a cannon, but I've had great experiences with them :P.

That is sad ..

I have a fujifilm cheapo ......I still use.

Every couple months it says error.......
So I take out batteris and card , let it set around.. If it dont work do it couple more times.........Resetting is useless.

It does come back after a couple days..

I keep using it and my canon s5..

Ole favorites we get hooked on ..

Funny. I don't have ANY trouble with my Canon EOS Rebel XSi (in Europe, it's called the 450D) with its EF 75 - 300 mm telephoto zoom lens, 8-Gig memory card, its Hoya circular polarizing filter, and its Targus UV filter......not to mention its Monopod AND its Tripod. Wonder why? ( I am SUCH a bragger and show-off)

WELL OLE THORN, If you GOT it , why hide it >>LOL

Lol, well, I wanted the Rebel XSi but its pricetag is problematic for me :P (Having enough issues wondering where I'm getting $300, let alone $550+)...

Moguai,,

Thats funny, I have the same problem.. :list:

My Cannon was a gift. I'm not complaining.

Mine was a gift for Father's Day last year......I can't afford one either.

Lol Thorn, your kids have some great taste... I wish I could afford a non-point and shoot like that one

I just pick up what walmart runs on sale for 100 bucks or so during christmas and then up grade every 2-3 years. works for me

I just had to pick up a Refigerator , which is about the same price..LOL
We cant eat canons insides..

lol

Yeh, we got a new fridge last year, we where planning to buy a new stove and microwave this year (along with a new camera) but my ex decided to walk out just before tax season

Hey I got a whole passel of point-and-shoot cameras. They take better Macro than my big one!

I'd like to have a really, really good camera someday. You're children are nice kids Thornius.

I agree.........

me too, would be so nice

I didn't even get a mother's day card this year

Sad Belinda..

Happy Belated Mothers days.............I care.
I know you and Ashley pretty long now an know the Ashley loves you..

;o)

dodge...............

Hey Mong..

Be glad the x didnt do worse..
Good luck.