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Señor member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 1,627
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Anyone got a camera repair shop recommendation?
My Cannon Elph was banged around a little, and now the view screen is not showing a picture, and is a white screen. It still takes pics, as I have tested it, but you dont know if it is in focus, and have to use the "old school view finder," with your eyeball. Cannon wants $140 to fix, they say soldering, and more if parts are needed. Basically, that always means parts are needed. Just curious, a great camera, but might as well just buy another for the same price, if the repair goes up to $200 +
Thanks, Chris |
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#2 |
Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 61
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Don't pay until you know the cost upfront.
Your right, once it goes over 200, toss it and get a new one. |
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#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 116
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Hey Chris,
Try Professional Photographic Repair in Kearny Mesa (Convoy and Raytheon). They know there stuff and won't rip you off. (858) 277-3700 http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?BFC...t Map=Get+Map |
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#4 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 9
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Might want to invest in the waterproof housing once you get it fixed. Not only keeps it dry but protects against drops. Kinda pricey though.
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#5 |
Kayaker
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla
Posts: 413
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You are lucky it is a Canon, they have a great replacement policy. Canon will replace your non-working camera with a "new" refurbished model of the same style for 50% of a new camera's cost, and THAT camera will have a 6 month warranty. I've done this a few times.
It's a great deal, you basically get a new camera for a 50% discount, but you must remember to return the broken one or they will charge the remaining 50% cost to your credit card. Call 1-800-OK-Canon, tell them your problem, and if its out of warranty, want to exchange your camera in the "Upgrade Program". http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/con...ontactCanonAct
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