This is the photo taken by my Canon A420 recently.
The colours is "runaway" !
This camera is just 1yr + 3months; it's running out from it's warranty period!
I'm guessing the sensor is going wrong in my camera.

1. Anyone know what is the real factor that make this error?
2. Anyone know how much is the price to repair it?

Thank you!



This post has been edited by python_king: Aug 6 2007, 09:59 AM

i guess just bury ur camera. joking2. maybe a software update should do it.

Now camera so cheap. I think buy new one better . Another good excuse to keep on buying new camera...muahaha

only 1yr + 3months, if you are smart canon will repair for you for free.

can i send it to Canon shop instead of Canon Service Center in Shah Alam?

you ask bysquashy where he sent his camera to.
he dropped his canon damaged the lens, he nego with them and they fix it all for free.

is it a CCD problem?

Did you accidently use one of the presets?
As I know, you can get that with your handphone cameras after selecting the "effect".

I don think its a software/effect problem.
I was reset my camera for few times, but it shows me the same result.
Sometimes, I can get a normal shot (but still have some vertical lines on the photo) out of 10 shots.

This post has been edited by python_king: Aug 6 2007, 06:44 PM

Just send to Canon in Shah Alam lah. If it's their fault, they'll replace it FOC.
If not, they should tell u the price needed for repair. If it's too expensive, then just buy a new camera.

Don't bother to send to Canon shop coz they'll just send it to the Shah Alam HQ and charge you runner fees.

Pyton: My problem wasn't like that...yours looks like Venom(of Spiderman 3 fame) got into ur camera...gulp...

This post has been edited by Matrix: Aug 6 2007, 07:28 PM

Yes, send back to Canon. They will repair or replace for you FOC

???canon people so good kah? that guy drop the cam go repair somemore everything free...

Hi there! Canon service centre is damn good IMHO. Sent my 5yr old Ixus V3 a week ago for 'no pic from CCD'. They repaired it FOC in 2 working days. SO yeah...hope it works out for you.

yup. same answer here.. all point same direction. go subang airpot. its before the airport. follow big red roadsign

This post has been edited by lj0000: Aug 6 2007, 11:28 PM

canon good? they delay my freebies when i purchase my camera
already 1month+++ still not yet come....
the shop dealer said canon didnt give them the freebies, have to wait for canon to give them

most of the time its the shop dealer that don't bother about getting it from Canon

What a coincidence. My Powershot A510 also died after 1year, 3 months of usage! Cannot be powered-up. The quality control of Canon is getting a bit suspect...

went to a shop just now. they said its the processor problem. too bad...

processor problem is also not acceptable, you write call canon and f*** them, this is not wear and tear cleary this is low quality or flawed design, if you are good at f**king them they will change it for you for free.

okies, i hv to train my f* *king skills and try to get FOC service / repair from Canon.

i hv the same thinking as urs; processor problem is not acceptable.
the camera is just 1yr + 3 months only, and i just take 5k shots...

* unless they purposely design their processor to works for 5k shots.

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Added on August 7, 2007, 1:56 pmso, do u send ur camera back to Canon?

This post has been edited by python_king: Aug 7 2007, 01:58 PM

Which shop you went ? One of my friend got his old Canon replaced with the latest model

From your shot, it looks different from my CCD problem. Best advice is to sent direct to Canon HQ @Saujana Shah Alam, I believe it will be repaired FOC even though you are out of warranty. Unless your problem cropped up because of your misuse, the technicians will know. However you will need to leave your camera at the Service Centre and they will get back to you in a few days.

Nope... I thought it was hopeless to try to claim warranty for a warranty-expired product, and that repairing such a cheap camera may not be worth it compared to saving up for a new one (or new accessories for my current one...).

Funny thing is, Canon service centre is like almost right in front of where I stay in Singapore...

lol .. 5k shot then the inside got afk ..canon shud do sumthing bout this man
any report ?

This post has been edited by aceejay: Aug 8 2007, 05:59 AM

tak ada kereta mah

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Any expert knows whats going wrong with my camera?

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I was send my camera to Canon shop and ask them to forward the camera to SC yesterday.
now, waiting call from SC. hopefully can get a good news from SC.

This post has been edited by python_king: Aug 8 2007, 03:35 PM

i think my fren had same probs as urs..
he wait like a month man ..haha
goodluck lol

I sent mine to the Canon Service Center near Subang Airport.

I think most SC will be able to help TS to repair FOC

i'm not sure i can get a repair for FOC or not since my camera is running out from its warranty period.
if the problem is really happens on Sensor (CCD) or processor, it's really upset and unacceptable.
it will break the good image of Canon in my heart.

canon uses alot of part from sony and you know la sony is famous for faulty shits, everytime recall one.

not only the CCD part is come from Sony meh?
still got other parts are come from Sony?
as i know, the lens and processor are built by Canon 1 mah..

of course still got other parts from sony, u think so simple meh.

hahahha.. pls forgive me
i'm new guy in Digital Photography!
i only think that in a DigiCam the sensor, processor and storage media is equals to film in FilmCamera

This post has been edited by python_king: Aug 9 2007, 10:57 AM

If it is proven CCD problem, Canon will defenitely replace a new camera for you. Don't worry about that. My friend faced the similar problem a year ago and he got new camera replaced eventhough the warranty period is over.

get a call from Canon Service Center just now.
they saying its a "optical unit" prob, needs 204bucks to repair
thinking to get a new camera instead of repair it.

thanks for all forumers who gave ur opinions and viewing this thread.
thanks again!

Did you ask for FOC service or discount from them ?

Yes, I was try to get FOC service or discount from them; I failed to do so.
I asked the technician how long (or after how many shots) the repaired part can last after I repair it, he told me that he also can not guaranteed abt it. He only manage to give me 3 months warranty on the repaired part.

By the way, any forumer know abt A530? it's good?

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Added on August 22, 2007, 5:23 pmYeah!!
Finally, Canon promise me to repair the camera for me.. FOC!!

This post has been edited by python_king: Aug 22 2007, 05:23 PM