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Your Old digital camera can be repaired for free under Recall
If you're like one of about 75 million owners of digital cameras at some moment in time, the camera will most likely develop one or more problems and would require the repair of digital cameras. Common problems include LCD screen cracked, broken battery door, lens stuck or table-level problems.
There are a set of digital cameras however, develop their own problems, from all back to a batch of defective Sony CCD produced and used in these models of cameras.
What is The big problem with the faulty CCD? Well Sony produced a series of CCD cameras of different between 2003 and 2005, at least 20 different models. And more Heat and humidity conditions, the CCD is beginning to fail, producing crazy looking pictures or causing a black screen to display on the camera.
Here is a list of all the bad Sony CCD models I can not find now, as I find more, I will add to the list.
Canon Digital Cameras & Camcorders
* PowerShot A60
* PowerShot A70
* PowerShot A75
* PowerShot A300
* PowerShot A310
* PowerShot S230 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS V3 / IXY D320
* PowerShot SD100 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS II / IXY Digital 30
* PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS IIs / IXY Digital 30 bis
* PowerShot A40
* PowerShot A80
* PowerShot A85
* PowerShot A95
* PowerShot S1 IS
* PowerShot S60
* PowerShot S200 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS v2 / IXY DIGITAL 200th
* PowerShot S330 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS 330 / IXY DIGITAL 300th
* PowerShot S400 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS 400 / IXY Digital 400
* PowerShot S410 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS 430 / IXY DIGITAL 450
* PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS 500 / IXY DIGITAL 500 (including the white version Limited)
* MV600i
* MV630i
* MV650i
* MV700i
* MV730i
* MV750i
* MV5i
* MV5i MC
* MV6i MC
* ZR60
ZR65 MC *
ZR70 MC *
* ZR80
* ZR85
* ZR90
* Elura 40 MC
* Elura 50
The support website of Canon does not save the forms or other documents required, so you can save some time (if you live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico) by calling the customer care line Canon at 1-800-828-4040. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 12 pm, and Saturday from 10-8. (All times EST.) Alternatively, you can send email: carecenter@cits.canon.com.
Fujifilm Digital Cameras
Model Serial Number Range (s)
• FinePix A303 3JA4 to 3JA5 **** ****
• FinePix F410 32A1 ****, 32A6 **** to 32A7 ****, 32A9 ****
• FinePix F700 33A0 ****, 34A1 ****
• FinePix S2 Pro to ** 31A127 ** 31A143, 32A039 ** 32A000 ** a, a ** 33A000 ** 33A007, 34A000 to 34A004 ** **
The Serial numbers can be found at the bottom of the camera. From the Fuji service advisor, the following applies to U.S. customers:
If you need SERVICE:
Package the camera carefully with enough padding to prevent damage in transit. Include your name, address and telephone number with shipping, and a general description of the problem. Keep track of the serial number of the camera and sending tracking number. Expedition Camera Service Center Fuji follows:
Fuji Photo Film USA, Inc.
1100 King George Post Rd.
Edison, NJ 08837
Attn: Camera Repair Dept. / CCD Advisory
Konica Minolta Digital Cameras
* DiMAGE A1
* DiMAGE 7i
* DiMAGE 7Hi
* DiMAGE Xi
* DiMAGE Xt
* DiMAGE X20
* DiMAGE S414
* DiMAGE F300
Note: Sony has taken over the provision of Konica-Minolta digital. The support of Sony, now customer lists to the affected site, Konica Minolta models with a guide to troubleshooting and repair request form.
Kyocera Digital Cameras
* Finecam S3L
* Finecam S5
* Finecam S5R
* TV Contax
Additional digital cameras added since the initial advisory service in 2005 by Kyocera include:
* Finecam M400R
* Finecam M410R
* Finecam SL400R
At this time, so ads only appear to cover the Japanese domestic market. We have yet to see any announcement from Kyocera in other markets, and advise customers who have experienced the problem contact your local Kyocera office to determine if your camera can be covered under warranty. For customers in Japan, instructions on how to seek redress cover digital cameras can be found in the Japanese-language service advisory.
Leica and Panasonic Digital Cameras
* Leica Digilux 2
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1
In December 2006, we told readers about an extended warranty for DIGILUX Leica digital camera 2, covering the problems with the CCD image sensor. Given that the Leica Digilux 2 is a variant of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC1 design is not surprising to find that some digital cameras LC1 may suffer the same problem.
Panasonic DMC Canada posted a notice on its customer support page indicating a limited number of model 2004-LC1 digital camera within a specific range of serial numbers affected. The serial number ranges are A4SYxxxxx and G4SYxxxxx. Spanish customers are asked to call the toll free number Panasonic Canada call center 1-800-561-5505 for assistance in organizing a free repair.
Nikon Digital Cameras
* Coolpix SQ
* Coolpix 3100
* Coolpix 5700
* Coolpix 3500
* Coolpix 4500
* Coolpix 5000
* Coolpix 5400
There is a button on the homepage Photography Nikon USA, called "Advisory Service Coolpix: 3100-5700-SQ-5400-4500-5000-3500 ", which displays information in a popup window. Here is a link to it in a separate window: Coolpix Service Advisory. Here are links to other pages on the Nikon site, namely the Coolpix Advisory FAQ, and Form of Advisory Service products return.
Olympus Digital Cameras
* Camedia C-5050 Zoom
* Camedia C-730 Ultra Zoom
Olympus is distinguishing themselves by offering to repair affected cameras, even if they do not see the problem yet. Their free repair policy is extended to four years from the date of original purchase. They ask that if your camera is working correctly, you hold off on sending in until after January 2006 due to the high volume of repair business during the holiday season. To determine whether the camera is affected, call Olympus repair 888-553-4448, Monday to Friday, 8-10 EST, or email to customersupport@olympus.com.
Pentax Digital Cameras
* Optio 330RS
* Optio 330GS
* Optio 33L
* Optio 43WR
* Optio 550
* Optio 555
Pentax USA has published a brief note on its home page Customer service and support to clients referred to a file Separate PDF file for more information. This paper undertakes repair the problem free of charge regardless of warranty status, provided that the camera does not have other symptoms not described as part of the problem.
PENTAX Service Department
12,000 Zuni Street – Suite 100B
Westminster, CO 80234
We could not find more details about the length of the free repair offer, nor of serial numbers affected. We suggest that simply contact Pentax for clarification of these points.
Ricoh Digital Cameras
* Caplio RR30
* Caplio 300G
* Caplio G3
* Caplio G3 model M
* Caplio G3 model S
* Caplio ProG3
* Caplio G4
* Caplio G4 range
* Caplio 400G range
* Caplio RX
Ricoh U.S. support took some digging to trace. Ricoh Global issued the service advisory itself. Service centers in various regions U.S., Canada, and South American services for Ricoh cameras is responsible for:
CRIS Camera Services
Phone: 800-22 RICOH
Fax: 480-940-1329
www.criscam.com
Email:
We could not find any details about the length of the free repair offer, nor of serial numbers affected. We suggest you simply contact CRIS Camera Services directly to learn how to proceed.
Sony Digital Cameras Camcorders
* Cyber-shot DSC-F717
* Cyber-shot DSC-P10
* Cyber-shot DSC-P12
* Cyber-shot DSC-P2
* Cyber-shot DSC-P31
* Cyber-shot DSC-P32
* Cyber-shot DSC-P51
* Cyber-shot DSC-P52
* Cyber-shot DSC-P7
* Cyber-shot DSC-P71
* Cyber-shot DSC-P72
* Cyber-shot DSC-P8
* Cyber-shot DSC-P92
* Cyber-shot DSC-U10
* Cyber-shot DSC-U20
* Cyber-shot DSC-U30
* Cyber-shot DSC-U60
* Cyber-shot DSC-V1
* CD Mavica MVC-CD250
* CD Mavica MVC-CD400
* CD Mavica MVC-CD500
* FD Mavica MVC-FD100
* FD Mavica MVC-FD200
* Cyber-shot DSC-F88
* Cyber-shot DSC-M1
* Cyber-shot DSC-T1
* Cyber-shot DSC-T11
* Cyber-shot DSC-T3
* Cyber-shot DSC-T33
* Cyber-shot DSC-U40
* Cyber-shot DSC-U50
* CCD-TRV107E
* CCD-TRV118
* CCD-TRV128
* CCD-TRV218E
* CCD-TRV228
* CCD-TRV228E
* CCD-TRV318
* CCD-TRV328
* CCD-TRV418
* CCD-TRV418E
* CCD-TRV428
* CCD-TRV428E
Camcorders, the DCR-DVD
* DCR-DVD100
* DCR-DVD100E
* DCR-DVD101
* DCR-DVD101E
* DCR-DVD200
* DCR-DVD200E
* DCR-DVD300
* DCR-DVD91E
Camcorders, DCR-TRV camcorder models
* DCR-TRV147E
* DCR-TRV14E
* DCR-TRV16
* DCR-TRV16E
* DCR-TRV18
* DCR-TRV18E
* DCR-TRV19
* DCR-TRV19E
* DCR-TRV22
* DCR-TRV22E
* DCR-TRV240E
* DCR-TRV24E
* DCR-TRV25
* DCR-TRV250
* DCR-TRV250E
* DCR-TRV255E
* DCR-TRV25E
* DCR-TRV260
* DCR-TRV265
* DCR-TRV265E
* DCR-TRV27
* DCR-TRV27E
* DCR-TRV33
* DCR-TRV33E
* DCR-TRV340
* DCR-TRV340E
* DCR-TRV361
* DCR-TRV38
* DCR-TRV38E
* DCR-TRV39
* DCR-TRV40
* DCR-TRV40E
* DCR-TRV460
* DCR-TRV460E
* DCR-TRV461E
* DCR-TRV50
* DCR-TRV50E
* DCR-TRV740
* DCR-TRV740E
* DCR-TRV840
* DCR-TRV940
* DCR-TRV940E
* DCR-TRV950
* DCR-TRV950E
The DCR-IP
* DCR-IP45
* DCR-IP45E
* DCR-IP5
* DCR-IP55
* DCR-IP55E
* DCR-IP5E
* DCR-IP7E
Camcorders, the DCR-PC
* DCR-pc101
* DCR-PC101E
* DCR-PC103E
* DCR-PC104E
* DCR-PC105
* DCR-PC105E
* DCR-PC106E
* DCR-PC107E
* DCR-PC108
* DCR-PC108E
* DCR-PC115
* DCR-PC115E
* DCR-PC120
* DCR-PC120E
Camcorders, DCR-VX models
* DCR-VX2000
* DCR-VX2000E
* DCR-VX2100
* DCR-VX2100E
Camcorders, the DCR-HC
* DCR-HC14E
* DCR-hc15
* DCR-HC15E
* DCR-HC16E
* DCR-HC18E
* DCR-HC20
* DCR-HC20E
* DCR-HC30
* DCR-HC30E
CLIE Handheld Computers Camcorders professional models
(Format DVCAM)
* PEG-NZ90 / G
* PEG-NZ90 / H
* DSR-250 and DSR-250 / P
* DSR-PD150 and DSR-PD150P
* DSR-PD170 and DSR-PD170P
* DSR-PDX10 and DSR-PDX10P
As Sony is the manufacturer of the original sensor manufacturers of all other products mentioned above (and given the wide range of products that make them thereof) should come as no surprise that Sony has, by far the largest number of affected products. This should not be taken as an indication of any inherent deficiency in Sony products beyond the now discontinued sensors involved.
There are forms of service or mailing address provided on the Sony U.S. site. Rather, owners are instructed to contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center for further assistance at 1-866-703-7669.
I hope are able to obtain compensation on your camera for free! Good luck, and I want to know if you do!
Thomas Drayton
About the Author
I own a
digital camera repair and DIY parts
business in the St. Paul MN area: www.darntoothysam.com
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