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Off Topic => Photography => Topic started by: hollyd443 on March 12, 2008, 12:02:17 PM
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Hi,
I'm really cross with myself, I have just dropped my camera onto a concrete floor >:D The pointy out zoom bit went smack as it landed (like toast, always butter side down >:D !...expensive toast though!). Now when I turn the camera on it says 'Lens Error, Restart Camera' . The sticky out bit just stays stuck out and will not move. The camera is just over a year old, do you think its worth sending for repair or do you think it'd be better to get a new one (taking into account repair costs?).
Either way, it means no Roxy or Rio pics for a while :'(
I'm just so cross!!!!!!
Any ideas?!?!
Thanks,
Holly
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ph34r
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What a nuisance. TBH the repair costs + the time involved ::) are likely to outweigh the cost of a new one. Amazon are selling the same one for £114 delivered.
I'd grin and bear it and just buy a new one. There are other slightly cheaper ones on the market that are worth considering.
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I think I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and buy a new one. I just feel so cross with myself!!! >:D I'm going to make sure I fix the strap to the next one!!
I'll take a look at Amazon in a sec - thanks for that :blink:
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Isn't it covered on your house contents insurance ? I'd at least get an estimate for repair anyway, may not be as expensive as you think??
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Isn't it covered on your house contents insurance ? I'd at least get an estimate for repair anyway, may not be as expensive as you think??
Was going to suggest that too, but your excess could be at least £50 - £75 in which case you might be as well just replacing it.
Why not pop it into Jessops if your in Kidderminster - they should be able to give you an idea.
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Would it be worth giving Canon a call ? sometimes these big firms are very helpful when you do. I've had a few things replaced or new parts sent out fee of charge by doing this, even though they've been out of guarantee. sometimes they haven't even asked for proof of purchase ::)
Calls are free
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