dont think voltage in japan will cause such a problem. their current is 100v, 50hz , which is much lower than KL. unless kena surge or something or the 60hz in western japan. furthermore, canon is originally from japan....
it seems as though ur ccd is dead...

edit: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2225.html

This post has been edited by xenothrix: Feb 6 2007, 10:52 AM