teh horror! Lens won't retract and makes a "clicking" sounds

[andylawcc]

i have a Canon SD600, and honestly I don't think it is a HUGE improvement over my old SD110.
Anyway, last night, I was turning the camera off while it was facing upwards and it made a clicking sound and stopped. the Lens still "extended" and just stuck there. The screen then showed a warning "Lens cannot retract, please turn off and restart." And after a few unsuccessful tries and lens still makes the clicking noise and will not retract.

I checked with canon and the preliminary repair cost is $100. I might as well fork a little more over for a new one. I am eyeing the Canon SD850. Anyone has some other recommendation for an ultra-compact under $200?

 

[Jawo]

What error do you get? If its E18 and within warrenty, send it back to Canon. If not, get the SD800 (Wide angle) or the SD850 (normal view)

 

[ElFenix]

have you let it sit with the battery out for a few hours? sometimes that fixes it.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
have you let it sit with the battery out for a few hours? sometimes that fixes it.

ya, I did, as it happened two nights ago. I even recharged the battery, it just makes the "clicking" sound more pronounced.

Originally posted by: Jawo
What error do you get? If its E18 and within warrenty, send it back to Canon. If not, get the SD800 (Wide angle) or the SD850 (normal view)

I am not sure if it is specifically E18, but when I search Canon's FAQ it seesm to resemble E18. (the error message is "Lens Error, Please restart Camera")

anyway, i also checked with Canon and my SD600 is already out of warranty.

 

[OdiN]

Sledgehammer.

 

[Fardringle]

I'd say give it a hurl with a catapult or trebuchet personally, but that's mostly just because hurling is one of my hobbies.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: OdiN
Sledgehammer.

you mean something like this?
http://pics.bbzzdd.com/users/C6FT7/assesrk.jpg