Is there anywhere around here that does camera repair? I'm having issues with my Canon S3 IS and the lens. It'll turn on fine, then when I use the zoom, I get an error message and the camera shuts off. I googled the issue and it seems that dirt or debris may have gotten into the lens. I've tried the troubleshooting info I've gotten online (i.e., cleaning lens, etc) but have had no luck. Any suggestions? Know of somewhere I can take it?

I had one do the same but my camera was still under warranty. I sent it back. I read in a forum that people have tapped the lens and it broke free..Seems the Cannons have this issue....

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This is the only place in the DC area that I know. I did use them about a year ago. Mixed results.

Home - Camera Repair by Strauss Photo (http://straussphoto.com/)

Penn Camera (http://www.penncamera.com/Repairs.html) could also do it.