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The lens will not open

I have a Power Shot Elph SD1300.  The lens will not open when I turn the camera on.  How can I fix this?

How is the shutter lag time for the GX1?

warranties

Do all refurbished cameras have a warranty?

Change default video format | Canon ELPH 300 HS

Is there a way to change the default video format on the Canon ELPH 300 HS? It's currently Quicktime (.mov) and I absolutely hate that format. Thanks

I have problems with the white balance on my PowerShot SX20. Constant yellow cast.

I am unable to get a decent white balance on my PowerShot SX20. I would like to be able to shoot many shots without readjusting the white balance. Even looking thru the view finder there is a yellow cast. I am photographing artwork using no flash and...

sd cards a520

What is the largest capacity card that will work? Will the A520 take a sdhc card?

Purple icon appears lower left corner on emailed video but it will not play

which is the travel point and shoot with the best image quality?

I have a t3i but I am traveling and want a travel point and shoot with excellent image quality, 

sdhc

will a sdhc card work in my powershot s2 is?

Looking for a canon with the same features as SD1100IS. What are the next 3 models after SD1100?

Husband's canon SD1100 was stolen.  We're trying to replace it with another but 1100s are not available.  What are the next 3 or so models past the SD1100 that would have the comparable features, speed and ease of operation? 

"Change the Batteries"

got a message on my new Powershot saying "Change The Batteries" so I put 2 new ones in and took about 2 pictures, then tried to take another picture and I get that same message AGAIN.  This isn't right.  What could be causing this message.  Is this a...

Why are my pictures from my Powershot SX130IS blurry on the left side only?

I have had my Powershot SX130Is for less than a year.  Initially it took lovely pictures.  Now all of the pictures are blurry on the left of each image.  I use the easy or auto setting.  I am very dissappointed with the picture quality.  Any suggesti...

How do I update the firmware of camera powershot A3400?

Macro ability/sensor size?

Since the macro capability is so terrible on my G1X, and the IQ is quite good, it must be that sensor size affects a camera's macro mode.  It was better on the G10. If the better compact cameras are going with larger sensors now, are we going to lose...