digital ixus error code

[mr_zoolo]

does anyone now what is wrong with the camera if it shows the error codes X2 and afterwords E18??
my lense got stuck , and now the camera won´t respond anymore!! all it does when I turn it on is the error code X2 on a white background on the display, and afterwords E18 on a black background!!!
if anyone knows please respond!!
thanx, benji

[marker]

this seems to be a problem common to several Canon cameras. It happened to my S30 and I had to return it to the shop (where it is at the moment). I hope they can find a permanent fix. If you have only just bought your camera I think I would ask for a replacement.

[jampa_creations]

hello,

i saw a message which you told that you had a E18 error on your digital Ixus...

i have the same problem....

do you have any advise for me?

Or do I just have to go to the store and repare it?

please respond...

a very destressed person in need!

[MitchF]

The E18 error code is usually something like the gears behind the lens. It's best if you get it repaired. Can happen sometimes from impact, being carried, etc. Best to take it to be serviced.

[kippo]

I dropped my ixus 300 and knocked the lens while in was out, now when i shut the camera off the lens mech doesnt retract completly into the camera and the lens cover doesn't close. I then get the E18 error message before the camera powers down.

The lens mech will only extent itself again if it is switched on with the mode switch set to Manual or Normal. If its in the preview position, it fails to switch on, i get the E18 message then the camera powers off.

However the camera is still taking perfectly ok pics.


Does anyone know exactly what I've do to the gearing inside?

Has anyone had a simular problem and had it repair, and how much was the repair?

And where can I order spare parts/ref manual from to repair it myself?