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my power shot SD 450 will not retract the lens or take photos the error is E18 any advice

Canon PowerShot SD450 E18 is the error code for a stuck lens. You can try what is outlined [https://blog.wolffmyren.com/2008/10/23/e… |on here} or replace the lens completely as shown here. Canon PowerShot SD450 Lens Assembly Replacement