In this article we would like to clarify two different lens repair services for digital cameras. Many may not know there is a difference between the two, or that there are options available. Camera owners should be informed that there are options available {and you don’t always have to han just sending the camera to the manufacturer for a $200 repair, as there are services available that will do lens repair for under $100!

Let’s start with the built-in lens cover repair process. Looking at the Canon Canon SD1000 lens error repair for our example, this repair covers all the E:18 Lens Error (for older Canon models), the “Lens Error, Restart Camera” (for newer Canon models), the E:61 Errors (for Sony models) and all the different kinds of error codes seen from other camera companies.

In general, you can’t repair damaged lenses and must replace them (even with lenses that have obvious physical damage) with a brand new, OEM lens.
Please note however, that the CCD (the part of the lens that actually captures and converts the image to its digital counterpart) is not always replaced, and your original CCD will be used. Sometimes, if the damage to the lens is severe enough, the CCD might malfunction as well. If your CCD goes bad, your lens isn’t always bad, and all you need is a new CCD which is cheaper and easier to replace than the complete lens assembly.

The second type of lens repair we offer is pretty much exclusive to Canon lenses at this time. This lens repair is for a lens that still works but the built in lens covers do not; it’s called the Camera Lens Barrier Repair. Here we will use the Canon SD750 front cover repair as an example. Usually this doesn’t cause an E:18 lens error (or any other lens problem). The barriers on the lenses are used to keep dust out of the lens mechanism, and to protect the glass when the camera is turned off.

Sometimes, if there is a slight impact to the lens, these barriers can be knocked out of alignment, or pop off even if the impact is just right. As long as there is no serious damage to the existing lens housing this can be fixed for cheap! These lenses use plastic as their means of holding this assembly together, so there is always a chance the housing can crack or break, preventing this type of repair altogether.

This type of problem is fairly easily repaired, and is far cheaper than a lens replacement, because the parts are smaller and easier. Again, if the plastic housing is damaged, depending on the severity, you could need a lens replacement. The lens is still perfectly functional without the barriers, but unprotected against scratches or dust. Hopefully these tips will help you to identify what Canon camera repair service your camera needs. Make sure that when it comes to your digital camera repair you do some searching online. Don’t just take the word of the person at the store that the repair will cost hundreds of dollars and you should just throw the camera in the trash.