shutter-error Troubleshooting

Shutter error on the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

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The camera reports a shutter error and cannot take photos.

How to fix Shutter error

Restart the camera

Turn the camera off, remove the battery, wait 30 seconds, and power back on.

Source: Canon support — printer error codes Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★ Est. 2 min

Contact support

If the error persists, the shutter may need professional repair.

Source: Canon support — printer error codes Confidence: 80% Verified Aug 9, 2026

Difficulty: ★★★ Est. 30 min

Replacement parts for the Canon PowerShot SX740 HS

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