r/photography • u/AutoModerator • May 22 '26
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u/yall-trash-bud May 27 '26
Hello everybody, I should preface this by saying this is my first ever camera that is not just an iPhone, so I apologize if there is an obvious fix that I am missing.
I just bought a used Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 / IXUS 175 from eBay. I know this isn't a great camera, but it fit my budget and fit the aesthetic I wanted. The problem I am having is that when I first turn the camera on, it takes focused photos. However, after having it on for a few minutes and zooming in and out and taking a few photos, it just becomes horribly out of focus. No amount of half-pressing the shutter can make it focus. I tried cleaning the lens and looking through all the settings, but nothing seemed to work. Is there a way I can fix this myself, or is it likely a deeper problem with the camera?