Abstract: A method for producing a camera device. The method includes: providing a printed circuit board with an image sensor; mounting an electrical contact element having an electrical contact surface on the printed circuit board; aligning a lens accommodated in a housing of the camera device and includes an electrically conductive contact region; fixing the lens in the housing; bringing into contact the electrically conductive contact region of the lens with the electrical contact surface. The electrical contact element includes a movable spring arm, on which the electrical contact point is disposed, and a movable latching arm. The latching arm locks the spring arm in a first position until the step of bringing into contact. In the step of bringing into contact, the locking of the spring arm is released by a temporary mechanical pulse applied to the latching arm by means of a release tool.