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Nikon Lens: How to replace ribbon VR nikkor 18-105

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:05:15 -0700

VR Ribbon has been disconneted

⟐ Answered June 16, 2026 at 8:05 MST

Nikon Lens: My telephoto lens had rings came out

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:02:45 -0700

I removed the three screws in base and several rings came out

⟐ Answered June 16, 2026 at 8:02 MST

Nikon Lens: My auto focus is not working

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:59:13 -0700

my auto focus is not working

⟐ Answered June 16, 2026 at 7:59 MST

Nikon Lens: My lens won't go past .7 meters of focus

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:57:22 -0700

So I got a used camera and a lens, but when it arrived, and I tried testing it out, it didn't function properly. I tried to autofocus for a landscape picture and I heard a clicking noise, and it wouldn't go up from .7 meters. I thought it might be that the auto focus was broken, but when I tried manual, it was the same result. The little dial for the focus would turn after that .7 mark, but both the focus and the meter on top wouldn't change. I will attach a few pictures of the lens and the model of the lens. There will also be an image of the little bar and where it's stuck on.

⟐ Answered June 16, 2026 at 7:57 MST

Nikon Lens: Can my crooked lens be fixed? It’s a Nikon DX VR

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:50:34 -0700

I bumped my lens while attempt to take a picture and now it is crooked, off center, and won’t retract. Is there anything I can do?

⟐ Answered June 16, 2026 at 7:50 MST

Nikon Lens: Focus of nikon 55-200 lens stuck

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:44:20 -0700

My Nikon 55-200 mm f/4-5.6G AF-S lens focus is stuck midway. I can't use the lens and camera is displaying can't use non cpu lens . What may be the reason for this ?

⟐ Answered June 16, 2026 at 7:44 MST

Nikon D5500: Whirring noise with shutter release depressed

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:47:12 -0700

My Nikon D5500 (after approximately 750,000 exposures) has begun protesting its photographic regimen by merely making a high pitched whirring noise when the shutter release is pressed down. (No photos either…)

The first time it did this, I took off the lens to look inside, and managed to get the shutter assembly (mirror assembly?) to come unstuck. Took a couple more pictures, but then the mirror (and whatever else inside the camera) doesn’t seem to come unstuck now.

Any thoughts on what to expect to have to do to get this workhorse of a camera up and running again…? Or is it wiser to simply update to the D5600?

⟐ Commented June 15, 2026 at 17:47 MST

Canon EF 70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM: Optical Element Alignment After Disassembly

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:55:08 -0700

I have a Canon EF 70-200 2.8L IS USM. The MF ring doesn't work but the AF works most of the time. Sometimes the AF seems to "get lost" and doesn't want to focus, but will eventually start working again. My guess is that the encoder disk is dirty or scratched, affecting the AF. The MF ring is probably slipping. I am thinking about taking the lens apart in an attempt to see what's going on. What is holding me back is that I have read that the optical elements must be realigned following any disassembly and it is not exactly DIY friendly. I am interested in opinions from people who have done similar disassembly/repairs like this, and what their outcomes were.

Canon PowerShot A2300: How to fix lens error? (the lens won't go back to it's original place)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:55:10 -0700

whenever i try to open the camera, the screen will say "lens error" and the lens won't go back to it's original place, making the camera won't work

Kodak EasyShare CD82: Kodak EasyShare C182 "Lens Error 112"

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:21:44 -0700

I recently found our old family camera and decided to try it out. It worked perfectly at first, but now it has stopped working altogether and is showing Lens Error when I turn it on. Aside from the many other issues this camera has—such as the flash not working, a lens error, and the LCD screen displaying erratic lines—what could be the cause of these problems ? Is it possible to fix the lens error myself by opening the camera up and cleaning the internal components? I would like to know if this is a realistic DIY fix, or if I should just leave it to the professionals.

⟐ Answered June 15, 2026 at 5:21 MST

Canon M50: My screen is pitch black, but when I put a direct light, its alive

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:44:33 -0700

I have a Canon M50, but the screen is completely black. However, when I shine a light on it, I can see live visuals. I followed some video tutorials and even tried opening the camera to check for any unplugged ribbon cables, but the screen is still black. What should I do?

⟐ Answer unaccepted June 15, 2026 at 3:44 MST

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS: Are the steps the same to replace a broken screen on a SX730?

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 03:17:34 -0700

As they look the same, and there is no separate page for the SX730

Kodak Camera: Sparking light and sound of my Kodak pixpro fz55 camera

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:47:38 -0700

Hello,

I would like to ask for assistance regarding an issue with my Kodak Pixpro FZ55 camera.

Last night, while I was using it, I heard a sparking sound and saw a small flash of light coming from the top of the camera near the power button. The camera suddenly shut down, but the lens remained extended. After a few moments, I tried turning it on again, and it powered on normally. However, since I was concerned about what had happened, I decided not to use it any further.

Today, I tried turning it on again, but it no longer takes photos. I also noticed that the top part of the camera becomes extremely hot when it is turned on. In addition, the indicator lamp flashes orange.

Could you please help me understand what might have caused this issue and advise me on what I should do next? I am very concerned because the camera was quite expensive.

Thank you for your assistance.

⟐ Answer accepted June 15, 2026 at 2:47 MST

Xiaomi Camera: My Redmi note 10 pro Max front camera has stopped working

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:27:25 -0700

My Redmi note 10 pro Max (Xiaomi) front camera has stopped working only the rear camera works

Pentax PZ-10: Why my camera can't on power after change new battery

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:59:09 -0700

Why my pz 10 camera can't on the power , after change new battery still can't on it how to repair

Olympus E-20N: My olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 06:34:07 -0700

my olympus camedia e-20n camera works and takes pictures and the main screen works but the LCD control panel wont come on

Nikon DX3: Clock battery on D3x

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:37:43 -0700

I recently bought a second hand D3x, Im very happy with it. I read somewhere (?) that I may need to replace my clock battery. This makes sense to me as every time I take the battery out to recharge, it resets to 2007 and resets the counter. Where is the clock battery on this camera and is it something I can replace myself?

If I recall correctly they gave a battery type in the article, which I sensibly didn't write down.

I trust you can assist me with my current quest. Thank you in advance for being here in the first place.

Bebb

⟐ Answered June 13, 2026 at 13:37 MST

Camera: What's the Pinout to go from the camera's 6 wires to the POE Cat RJ45

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 22:22:47 -0700

MY Lorex LNB4321 camera stopped working, it had gotten water in the cable connection and the female RJ45 molded end had corroded away. I called Lorex but they wouldn't tell me the pin out to replace the end. I know the red and black go to the power plug but I need to know the which cat5 wire corresponds with the wires from the camera.

(gray, brown, purple, blue, orange, yellow)

⟐ Commented June 11, 2026 at 22:22 MST

Casio Exilim EX-Z70: Camera does not power on

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:56:51 -0700

Does not power on

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS: My camera is showing "lens error/restart camera", how do I fix it?

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:20:54 -0700

My camera is giving me a "lens error/restart camera" message and the shutter seems to be a bit opened. How do I solve this problem?

⟐ Answered June 09, 2026 at 13:20 MST