Lens Error PowerShot SD870 IS

[JohnL57]

I have a PowerShot SD870 IS that I hadn't used in a long time.  I charged the battery and the camera worked fine for a couple of minutes then the lens wouldn't retract and I got a "Lens Error".  I charged the battery again, I tried starting the camera while holding down the shutter button, and I tried moving a piece of paper around the lens body (to try to clear any obstruction if there was one), but none of that helped.  Does anyone have any other suggestions?  I was wondering if the camera battery is like a car battery where you can charge it, but it still doesn't have enough power.  I don't have another battery or the AC adapter.

[JohnL57]

Thanks for the info Tronhard!  My last thing here is if anyone knows of any good aftermarket companies that make batteries for Canon cameras?

[ilikepizza]

Hi I have the same model and problem have you figured out the problem? I haven't used mine in a while either and was wondering if it was the ebattery

[JohnL57]

Hi!  No, I didn't figure out the problem.  Maybe one of these days I will try a new battery.  I have a Sony camera which I have never had any problems with, so I am in no hurry to try another battery.