Anyone got a camera repair shop recommendation? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Holy Mackerel · 04-05-2006, 01:22 PM

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

potto · 04-05-2006, 02:47 PM

Don't pay until you know the cost upfront.

Your right, once it goes over 200, toss it and get a new one.

fongman · 04-05-2006, 03:13 PM

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

dbitte · 04-05-2006, 04:05 PM

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.

blackcloud9 · 04-05-2006, 07:42 PM

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

04-05-2006, 01:22 PM	#1
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	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

04-05-2006, 07:42 PM	#5
blackcloud9 Kayaker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Big Rock, WindanSea, La Jolla Posts: 413	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 __________________ Larry. Hobie Revolution 13. 25 years of kayak fishing La Jolla. https://larryl.com/photos

04-05-2006, 02:47 PM	#2
potto Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 61	Don't pay until you know the cost upfront. Your right, once it goes over 200, toss it and get a new one.

04-05-2006, 03:13 PM	#3
fongman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 116	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

04-05-2006, 04:05 PM	#4
dbitte Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 9	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.