topic Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error" in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error".

ajwolbert — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 18:31:34 GMT

My powershot A1400 is displaying "lens error" . It will neither close nor take a picture....any suggestions?

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

smack53 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:33:10 GMT

If the lens is sticking out, turn on the camera and GENTLY try pushing the lens back in while using the zoom button. Give it a slight twist to see if maybe some dirt is causing the lens to get stuck. Just don't use too much force or you'll need a new camera for sure.

Try a reset all as well.

Steve M.

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

jrhoffman75 — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:58:06 GMT

Before you push anything check if the lens is crooked. Sometimes they get bumped sideways and a push to straighten it can often snap it back. If it's crooked and you push it in more damage could occur.

If if you are sure it's straight then a push in might solve your issue.

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

ajwolbert — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:16:16 GMT

Thank you. I just worked on it a few minutes and so far, it is working perfectly again.

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

ajwolbert — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 15:16:56 GMT

Thank you.

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

cyann — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:43:28 GMT

Same issue, pushed the lens back in place and now lens is working fine but still showing the message.

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

cyann — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:44:06 GMT

This worked for me but the message is still showing. Anything else you reccommend?

Re: I have a powershot A1400 and it is showing a message on the screen saying "lens error"

cyann — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:50:47 GMT

I pushed it in but im like 99% sure its straight but its still showing the error message.