Thank you Joshua for the best follow-along tutorial video I've seen. I used your excellent work to repair my stuck camera lens and it works flawlessly! THANK YOU! Cost of repair was 10% of a new camera (slightly upgraded model).
That's great! I'm happy you got your camera fixed. I tried to make a detailed tutorial showing all the steps necessary from my own experience changing the lens, and I'm glad it was helpful.
Just replaced (successfully) the lens on my Elph 110 HS with aid from your video and a German one on the 110 HS. Though there were significant design differences, you gave my the impetus to try. A lot cheaper than buying a new camera and an interesting challenge. The worst outcome would have been be to go out and buy a new pocket camera with a legitimate excuse. Thank you for the adventure.
Thank you for your comment! I really like the feedback that my videos are helpful, and I am glad you got your camera fixed! My camera was not working well and I was also thinking of getting a new one, but I like to take apart things to see what is inside. I just removed screws and figured out how to replace the lens entirely from experimentation, and once I knew how to do it, I made this video because I knew it would be useful to someone else.
Thank you soo much Joshua. It helped me fix my stuck lens. It used to say lens error will shut down automatically restart camera. But now it is all better since your video. Keep up the good work!
I got my lens for my Elph 310 HS, a marvelous camera with great chops. At this point I do not know for sure if when you replace your lens it includes the sensor, where your dirt exists. Or seems to. Most of us know about the sky shots that show debris either on the back element, or on the sensor, or perhaps somewhere between the two. So, I'm re watching this one again, and then creating my own table order with small box labeled. And my new Phillips#0. Not so much fear, as I already have two old extra 310's to work on, and not my current slightly hobbled model with dirt and blades that always need a nudge to close all the way. I suppose it would be a good idea to change the clock battery if the camera is already a few years old.
+sclogse1 My lens did come with a new sensor and replacing it fixed all the issues with dirt in the pictures and lens operation. My camera is still holding the date and time after years with the same battery from this video, but it would be easier to replace it while you have the camera open.
Great vid thanks. I have a sketchy lens on a Elph 330 HS and have been thinking of trying this since I see new lenses for sale in various places. None of these little zoom cameras lasts very long without some problem so might as well learn to fix them a bit.
Thanks - I tried this after I took my camera on a backpack trip and the lens stuck in the open position after some yucky weather the previous day. Taking it apart and reassembling did not have the desired effect! But it became clear to me after digging around inside the case that this little camera has absolutely nothing to stop dampness getting in and shorting electronics or whatever it did to kill my camera. It's a pity . . . poor little thing is a dead duck.
Dude! You rock! Totally helped me fix my wife's Canon SD1300IS which was nearly the same. Your video was well made , easy to understand and to the point. Wish I could give you more than one thumbs up. My only piece of advice is if you could show in a little more detail how each type of flex cable connector opened because those are the most frightening to open. Don't get me wrong, I could tell from your video how they went. It would just help if you could zoom a little on each one so we can identify which ones flip open and which ones pull out and so forth. Just a suggestion, but again really great. Thanks so much for posting this!
+ProfessorOzone That's great to hear! Thanks for commenting. I didn't know that most small Canon cameras were similar but it means that this video could be more useful than I thought. I just decided to record myself fixing my camera and I knew it would be useful for other people.
Yup it was nearly the same as the SD1300IS, but I watched other videos of newer cameras and they were similar, but not so much as your camera and mine. Nicely done!
+ProfessorOzone Thanks! My camera was probably most similar because it was from 2011 and yours is probably from around time. I noticed that there were many different types of camera internals and mine was different than most others I saw on TH-cam.
+sclogse1 It is important to keep all the screws and parts organized, off camera I had sorted them. This camera uses a Philips screw driver, I don't know exactly what size, I used a small multi screwdriver set. I didn't spray any air because I was replacing the whole lens and nothing was dusty inside the camera.
Thanks for excellent instructions, which this 70 year old Gramma, could actually do. My old lense did not function on full zoom so I bought a new one from Alibaba for $15 which arrived from China to Canada in 10 days. I got all the way to removing the last two screws which were impossible to budge with a star screwdriver used for eye glasses. I have put it all back together and still works except for the original zoom problem . Any ideas for screw removal or suggestion for a better screwdriver. I still want to put the new lense in as I love the camera.
+Lyell Bachelder Thanks for commenting, I'm glad the video was easy to follow. As far as the screw, if you can find a screw driver with a larger handle that usually can help to put more leverage on the screws, you might also try turning the screw driver with pliers if you need more force on it. Those two screws were a bit tight for me to and I had to put a lot of force on them. If that doesn't work, maybe a friend or family member could open it for you. Good luck on fixing your camera, let me know how it goes
Hey, thanks for the video first, you are great. Do you have any suggestion why my ixus 115 suddenly stop working when I press the power button? The battery is fully charged and the sd card is in the slot and suddenly the camera stops working! Inside it has a mini battery but I quest it's for time memory only! Greetings
Thanks for your suggestion Joshua. I was able to remove the final screws with a stronger precision screwdriver and a bit of force. After putting it back together, the back light didn't work, so I reinserted it a couple more times and made sure it clicked in , but still no success with the light going on.. The lens does open and close and the button for taking a picture works as well. Also, the ribbon cable attached to the glass that goes through the camera, suffered some damage when I released it. A small piece of the thin black bar broke off, the one the ribbon cable goes under. I was still able to press the piece down to secure it. Do you have any suggestions how I should proceed at this point, to get the back light going?
Hi Lyell, I'm glad the lens works but sorry to hear what happened. I think you are talking about the connector on the circuit board with the orange clip. If some of that broke you might be able to push the connector all the way into it, or it might not be holding the connector tightly enough to make a good connection. Let me know if it works if you push the connector all the way in as far as it goes. Was the damage to the ribbon cable or the circuit board?
Hi Joshua Tried again as follows but back light still dark. The lens zooms in and out fine and the green light goes on. The ribbon cable looks fine. The orange clip folds back fine. There is a thin black strip that goes across and part of it broke off. I have pushed the ribbon cable in as far as possible right up against this black strip and then folded the orange clip back. Any other ideas?
+Lyell Bachelder That black part on the top is what holds the cable against the pins below it on the board so if part of that is missing it might not get a good connection. Can you try holding the connector down in the section it is broken and then turn the camera on?
I realize I'm really late to the party here but that small battery inside the camera is for keeping the memory for the date and time. It will only last about 3 weeks if you don't charge the main battery.
Yes it does, I forgot to mention that in the video. You can short across the pins on the capacitor to discharge it, it will make a spark, but that's the safest way to handle it. The flash on my camera actually didn't work so I forgot to mention the capacitor.
I couldn't actually give you a definite answer on that one, it's been quite a while since I did this. Most likely there will be some differences in the locations of screws and ribbon cables between the two cameras, but the overall steps should be pretty similar.
I have not seen this error code on my camera but I did some research and it seems to be caused when there is a problem with the lens. If you have dropped your camera recently or if your lens is grinding or malfunctioning, even intermittently, it could be the reason for this error and would be worth replacing.
The lens I found on ebay was new and I searched "canon powershot elph 100 lens" to find it. This camera model is now 6 years old, and there are still lenses available on ebay, but not as big a selection as when I made this video. I actually got a generic version of the lens, not technically the original, but the picture quality is just as good as before and I still use this camera today. The only original lens and sensor on ebay right now is $30 and it is used, but it would probably work just fine and you would have a working camera again.
I've found a supposedly original one, i guess used/refurbished, at around 30 USD with shipping. I guess I'll try with that one. Hope it works well! My main and only camera for filming (Elph 110HS) just broke. The zoom unit's mechanisms got stuck, no way to unstuck. So you bought a generic zoom unit with a generic SENSOR (CCD)? or the sensor was original? Because I think one of the main reasons these cameras have such a great quality for filming is actually the canon sensor.
I bought a generic lens and I think the sensor was also generic, but the video quality was just as good as it was before so it is possible that the sensor wasn't generic. I hope the new lens works for you and you can get your camera working again.
EXCELLENT tutorial Joshua! “Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 (King James Bible)
hello: thank you for this explanation I have the same photo camera CANON IXUS115hs and his goal it is HS can you please meduire commbien it costs for the purchase or send me him that you have removed from your e-mail I can repair it .
I accidently pushed the lens inward and it doesnt pop back if i want to and in the screen says "the lens doesnt work" (canon powershot 14.1 megapixel power shot a3200 is)
Which part of the lens did you push, was it the black part in the middle of the silver rings? Do you hear a grinding noise like it's trying to open? I wonder if it might be possible to pry it out with a small screwdriver.
I pushed the silver part not the middle from the past years i never heard a grind but i feel a vibrate of lens comming out but immediately appears an error to the screen.
Its possible it could have cracked the plastic gears that are connected to the small motor inside, from my experience the lens isn't very durable. It sounds like you might need to replace your lens, because if it is having an error and won't turn on then it is detecting a problem somewhere inside the lens preventing it from opening correctly. Your camera model is a bit different from the one in this video but the steps should be relatively similar, possibly just different positions for screws or connectors.
Thank you Joshua for the best follow-along tutorial video I've seen. I used your excellent work to repair my stuck camera lens and it works flawlessly! THANK YOU! Cost of repair was 10% of a new camera (slightly upgraded model).
That's great! I'm happy you got your camera fixed. I tried to make a detailed tutorial showing all the steps necessary from my own experience changing the lens, and I'm glad it was helpful.
Just replaced (successfully) the lens on my Elph 110 HS with aid from your video and a German one on the 110 HS. Though there were significant design differences, you gave my the impetus to try. A lot cheaper than buying a new camera and an interesting challenge. The worst outcome would have been be to go out and buy a new pocket camera with a legitimate excuse. Thank you for the adventure.
Thank you for your comment! I really like the feedback that my videos are helpful, and I am glad you got your camera fixed! My camera was not working well and I was also thinking of getting a new one, but I like to take apart things to see what is inside. I just removed screws and figured out how to replace the lens entirely from experimentation, and once I knew how to do it, I made this video because I knew it would be useful to someone else.
Thank you soo much Joshua. It helped me fix my stuck lens. It used to say lens error will shut down automatically restart camera. But now it is all better since your video. Keep up the good work!
Thanks! Glad to hear you were able to fix your camera too!
I got my lens for my Elph 310 HS, a marvelous camera with great chops. At this point I do not know for sure if when you replace your lens it includes the sensor, where your dirt exists. Or seems to. Most of us know about the sky shots that show debris either on the back element, or on the sensor, or perhaps somewhere between the two. So, I'm re watching this one again, and then creating my own table order with small box labeled. And my new Phillips#0. Not so much fear, as I already have two old extra 310's to work on, and not my current slightly hobbled model with dirt and blades that always need a nudge to close all the way. I suppose it would be a good idea to change the clock battery if the camera is already a few years old.
+sclogse1 My lens did come with a new sensor and replacing it fixed all the issues with dirt in the pictures and lens operation. My camera is still holding the date and time after years with the same battery from this video, but it would be easier to replace it while you have the camera open.
Great vid thanks. I have a sketchy lens on a Elph 330 HS and have been thinking of trying this since I see new lenses for sale in various places. None of these little zoom cameras lasts very long without some problem so might as well learn to fix them a bit.
I remember watching this video when I was younger and when I was obsessed with cameras
That's really cool! I was basically a kid when I made this video, and I was really obsessed with cameras too although a bit more than I am now
@@joshuareynolds5219 we are like twins
Good tutorial, better to repair than throw away a perfectly good camera. 👍
Thanks - I tried this after I took my camera on a backpack trip and the lens stuck in the open position after some yucky weather the previous day. Taking it apart and reassembling did not have the desired effect! But it became clear to me after digging around inside the case that this little camera has absolutely nothing to stop dampness getting in and shorting electronics or whatever it did to kill my camera. It's a pity . . . poor little thing is a dead duck.
Dude! You rock! Totally helped me fix my wife's Canon SD1300IS which was nearly the same. Your video was well made , easy to understand and to the point. Wish I could give you more than one thumbs up. My only piece of advice is if you could show in a little more detail how each type of flex cable connector opened because those are the most frightening to open. Don't get me wrong, I could tell from your video how they went. It would just help if you could zoom a little on each one so we can identify which ones flip open and which ones pull out and so forth. Just a suggestion, but again really great. Thanks so much for posting this!
+ProfessorOzone That's great to hear! Thanks for commenting. I didn't know that most small Canon cameras were similar but it means that this video could be more useful than I thought. I just decided to record myself fixing my camera and I knew it would be useful for other people.
Yup it was nearly the same as the SD1300IS, but I watched other videos of newer cameras and they were similar, but not so much as your camera and mine. Nicely done!
+ProfessorOzone Thanks! My camera was probably most similar because it was from 2011 and yours is probably from around time. I noticed that there were many different types of camera internals and mine was different than most others I saw on TH-cam.
It's all about being organized. Lots of little screws to departmentalize and keep safe. Other than that, the right screwdriver. No air blasts first?
+sclogse1 It is important to keep all the screws and parts organized, off camera I had sorted them. This camera uses a Philips screw driver, I don't know exactly what size, I used a small multi screwdriver set. I didn't spray any air because I was replacing the whole lens and nothing was dusty inside the camera.
Thanks for excellent instructions, which this 70 year old Gramma, could actually do. My old lense did not function on full zoom so I bought a new one from Alibaba for $15 which arrived from China to Canada in 10 days. I got all the way to removing the last two screws which were impossible to budge with a star screwdriver used for eye glasses. I have put it all back together and still works except for the original zoom problem . Any ideas for screw removal or suggestion for a better screwdriver. I still want to put the new lense in as I love the camera.
+Lyell Bachelder Thanks for commenting, I'm glad the video was easy to follow. As far as the screw, if you can find a screw driver with a larger handle that usually can help to put more leverage on the screws, you might also try turning the screw driver with pliers if you need more force on it. Those two screws were a bit tight for me to and I had to put a lot of force on them. If that doesn't work, maybe a friend or family member could open it for you. Good luck on fixing your camera, let me know how it goes
Hey, thanks for the video first, you are great. Do you have any suggestion why my ixus 115 suddenly stop working when I press the power button? The battery is fully charged and the sd card is in the slot and suddenly the camera stops working! Inside it has a mini battery but I quest it's for time memory only! Greetings
Thanks for your suggestion Joshua. I was able to remove the final screws with a stronger precision screwdriver and a bit of force.
After putting it back together, the back light didn't work, so I reinserted it a couple more times and made sure it clicked in , but still no success with the light going on.. The lens does open and close and the button for taking a picture works as well.
Also, the ribbon cable attached to the glass that goes through the camera, suffered some damage when I released it. A small piece of the thin black bar broke off, the one the ribbon cable goes under. I was still able to press the piece down to secure it.
Do you have any suggestions how I should proceed at this point, to get the back light going?
Hi Lyell, I'm glad the lens works but sorry to hear what happened. I think you are talking about the connector on the circuit board with the orange clip. If some of that broke you might be able to push the connector all the way into it, or it might not be holding the connector tightly enough to make a good connection. Let me know if it works if you push the connector all the way in as far as it goes. Was the damage to the ribbon cable or the circuit board?
Hi Joshua
Tried again as follows but back light still dark. The lens zooms in and out fine and the green light goes on.
The ribbon cable looks fine. The orange clip folds back fine. There is a thin black strip that goes across and part of it broke off. I have pushed the ribbon cable in as far as possible right up against this black strip and then folded the orange clip back. Any other ideas?
+Lyell Bachelder That black part on the top is what holds the cable against the pins below it on the board so if part of that is missing it might not get a good connection. Can you try holding the connector down in the section it is broken and then turn the camera on?
I realize I'm really late to the party here but that small battery inside the camera is for keeping the memory for the date and time. It will only last about 3 weeks if you don't charge the main battery.
How much will you charge me to send you mine to do the same thing ...
Does the flash unit have a capacitor with dangerous high voltage you have to be aware of?
Yes it does, I forgot to mention that in the video. You can short across the pins on the capacitor to discharge it, it will make a spark, but that's the safest way to handle it. The flash on my camera actually didn't work so I forgot to mention the capacitor.
Would it be the same procedure for the ELPH 160 model?
I couldn't actually give you a definite answer on that one, it's been quite a while since I did this. Most likely there will be some differences in the locations of screws and ribbon cables between the two cameras, but the overall steps should be pretty similar.
Very well explained. Thank you !
Thank you for your comment and feedback!
I accidently pushed the lens inward and it doesnt pop back if i want to and in the screen says "the lens doesnt work" (canon powershot 14.1 megapixel)
Same but mine is 12.1 mag pixel
Great video! Thank you! Is anyone aware if replacing the lens would fix an E32 error code?
I have not seen this error code on my camera but I did some research and it seems to be caused when there is a problem with the lens. If you have dropped your camera recently or if your lens is grinding or malfunctioning, even intermittently, it could be the reason for this error and would be worth replacing.
The question is where to buy a freaking new original lens with an original sensor!! You found one one ebay. Was is listed as refurbished? or new?
The lens I found on ebay was new and I searched "canon powershot elph 100 lens" to find it. This camera model is now 6 years old, and there are still lenses available on ebay, but not as big a selection as when I made this video. I actually got a generic version of the lens, not technically the original, but the picture quality is just as good as before and I still use this camera today. The only original lens and sensor on ebay right now is $30 and it is used, but it would probably work just fine and you would have a working camera again.
I've found a supposedly original one, i guess used/refurbished, at around 30 USD with shipping. I guess I'll try with that one. Hope it works well! My main and only camera for filming (Elph 110HS) just broke. The zoom unit's mechanisms got stuck, no way to unstuck. So you bought a generic zoom unit with a generic SENSOR (CCD)? or the sensor was original? Because I think one of the main reasons these cameras have such a great quality for filming is actually the canon sensor.
I bought a generic lens and I think the sensor was also generic, but the video quality was just as good as it was before so it is possible that the sensor wasn't generic. I hope the new lens works for you and you can get your camera working again.
Thank you Joshua!
Where is the lens to buy?
I bought mine on eBay, I just searched for the camera model and there were several available
EXCELLENT tutorial Joshua!
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9 (King James Bible)
Great video,smart arse😀!!
hello: thank you for this explanation I have the same photo camera CANON IXUS115hs and his goal it is HS can you please meduire commbien it costs for the purchase or send me him that you have removed from your e-mail I can repair it .
I don't really understand what you said but I got my lens on eBay for around $15 but if you search for your camera you can probably find one
Canyon
I accidently pushed the lens inward and it doesnt pop back if i want to and in the screen says "the lens doesnt work" (canon powershot 14.1 megapixel power shot a3200 is)
Which part of the lens did you push, was it the black part in the middle of the silver rings? Do you hear a grinding noise like it's trying to open? I wonder if it might be possible to pry it out with a small screwdriver.
I pushed the silver part not the middle from the past years i never heard a grind but i feel a vibrate of lens comming out but immediately appears an error to the screen.
Its possible it could have cracked the plastic gears that are connected to the small motor inside, from my experience the lens isn't very durable. It sounds like you might need to replace your lens, because if it is having an error and won't turn on then it is detecting a problem somewhere inside the lens preventing it from opening correctly. Your camera model is a bit different from the one in this video but the steps should be relatively similar, possibly just different positions for screws or connectors.