https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/SX730-HS-Camera-do-not-always-open-fully/m-p/547868#M20193 <P>Use a thin strip of paper to rub between the leaves and clean them.</P> <P>A strong source of air is dangerous. The leaves are thin and can be warped/deformed.</P> <P>Look and see if the front of the lens has any dents around the leaves . If so, try to flatten them out with a toothpick or similar. </P> Wed, 07 May 2025 03:17:20 GMT normadel 2025-05-07T03:17:20Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/SX730-HS-Camera-do-not-always-open-fully/m-p/547779#M20192 <P>Purchased this camera quite a few years ago and love it!!</P><P>Sometimes the lens leaves do not fully open.&nbsp; If I gently touch the unopened leaves, they will open immediately.&nbsp; I tried cleaning the leaves using a very thin needle thinking that I could remove some dirt / dust that may be lodged between the leaves.&nbsp; If I had a strong source of air, I would blow air between the leaves; but do not have this.</P><P>Any ideas how to clean the leaves?</P> Tue, 06 May 2025 17:43:19 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/SX730-HS-Camera-do-not-always-open-fully/m-p/547779#M20192 Davidsx730 2025-05-06T17:43:19Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/SX730-HS-Camera-do-not-always-open-fully/m-p/547868#M20193 <P>Use a thin strip of paper to rub between the leaves and clean them.</P> <P>A strong source of air is dangerous. The leaves are thin and can be warped/deformed.</P> <P>Look and see if the front of the lens has any dents around the leaves . If so, try to flatten them out with a toothpick or similar. </P> Wed, 07 May 2025 03:17:20 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Point-Shoot-Digital-Cameras/SX730-HS-Camera-do-not-always-open-fully/m-p/547868#M20193 normadel 2025-05-07T03:17:20Z