I have a Nikon Coolpix L18, which I've only had for about 6 or 7 months. When I tried to turn it off one day, it made a buzzing sound and displayed a "lens error" message. The lens won't retract, even if I turn it off and on or take out the batteries. It hasn't been dropped, to my knowledge. I am especially concerned because I'm going on a missions trip in a few weeks and would like to be able to take pictures.

I guess it often works that way-something breaks just when you're going to need it.

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Breanna
WPC
USA

"Who am I, that the Lord of all the Earth would care to know my name, would care to feel my hurt? Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star would choose to light the way for my ever wandering heart?" Who am I, Casting Crowns

It sounds like the buzz was the wee motor or mechanism trying to close the lens. If it is only 6-7 months old then it should still be under guarantee so I would return it ASAP

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Stuart
Elder, Lambeg Baptist, Northern Ireland, UK

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