tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post4244439313485292553..comments2024-02-29T15:36:11.880-08:00Comments on Do It Yourself Digital Camera Repair: Canon Digital Cameras Showing Black Images or Distorted ImagesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger526125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-28215545025027097362016-05-28T10:18:58.859-07:002016-05-28T10:18:58.859-07:00hohoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588792356548919125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-88879017484600378832016-03-01T19:02:38.298-08:002016-03-01T19:02:38.298-08:00Today all of a sudden my view finder was black. I ...Today all of a sudden my view finder was black. I knew I had accidentally done something, but could not figure out. I googled "My Canon Elph view finder is black" and found this website listed first. As you suggest, I pressed the DISP button and immediately my problem was solved. THANK YOU!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-57575192307338052332015-09-03T04:05:04.539-07:002015-09-03T04:05:04.539-07:00Hello Camera repair,
Thanks a lot for the detaile...Hello Camera repair,<br /><br />Thanks a lot for the detailed note on the black/ overexposed photos problem and the solution. It indeed was very informative and useful. I had a problem of over exposure on my Canon S5IS. I tried this solution of Step 1 to 3 and I had to try 18 times but it worked. Yes the problem is fixed now and I am able to take proper pictures now. Thanks a ton for the help.<br />Regards<br />PradeepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-84911730601489492032015-03-15T21:19:24.355-07:002015-03-15T21:19:24.355-07:00I am really happy to find your site that is quiet ...I am really happy to find your site that is quiet informative.I have Canon powershot S5IS that i bought in eastern europe in 2007 and worked well.But 2 days back,After some good clicks,the photos taken were overexposed (in all modes) with horizontal lines.I tried to reset the camera setting but of no help.Is that a CCD issue? Actually,i already ruled out any shutter problem.Pls reply urgently,as I am now in Canada and does this advisory applicable to my camera S5IS that is not on the listof models.ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-54651320971630796072014-04-15T01:14:04.251-07:002014-04-15T01:14:04.251-07:00Ixy 800. Canon refuses to fix it nor did they off...Ixy 800. Canon refuses to fix it nor did they offer a replacement. Said the information is old, and the camera model is out of service, meaning no more parts nor do any techs service these anymore. They only offered the "loyality program" - meaning selling you their refurbished old camera, while you mail in yours. So what does that mean?? It means that CANON DOES INDEED STILL FIX THEM, BUT ONLY TO RESELL! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-17200765401082881362014-02-28T07:59:36.545-08:002014-02-28T07:59:36.545-08:00Trying to post a comment and getting nowhere. Can...Trying to post a comment and getting nowhere. Can someone email me at bob@hinton330.fsnet.co.uk Many thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-37852653300440360342014-02-28T07:58:06.625-08:002014-02-28T07:58:06.625-08:00Is there any place I can find out how to replace t...Is there any place I can find out how to replace the CCD for my Powershot S2 1S?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-52299137964039831672013-09-19T17:44:12.926-07:002013-09-19T17:44:12.926-07:00Pam,
Don't know if you're still monitoring...Pam,<br />Don't know if you're still monitoring this, but could you provide a little more info. Need to know why you think my blog has been hacked, and that the messages originated from this blog? I have noticed increased spammers lately, but the spam blocker seems to prevent most from being posted. But I am concerned that Blogger in general (i.e. all blogger blogs) may be the cause. When we post on any blog, it includes our blog profile in the post. Is that where you're receiving the messages (i.e. as messages to your profile?).<br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-57806987444901192182013-09-19T14:08:23.827-07:002013-09-19T14:08:23.827-07:00I have had very helpful suggestions in the past bu...I have had very helpful suggestions in the past but will have to unsubscribe as your blog has been hacked and I am getting messages with offensive content thank you for past help.<br />PamUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06773470399056809781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-25280456918356398722013-02-22T13:16:18.210-08:002013-02-22T13:16:18.210-08:00After coming across this blog,as the owner of an A...After coming across this blog,as the owner of an A95 experiencing this problem for quite some time, I decided to approach Canon for this repair. They informed me the advisory was officially cancelled on July 31, 2012. Their reason for cancelling is they are unable to acquire the necessary parts for the repair. Too bad I didn't find the blog sooner.<br /><br />DonDonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-147157955170952332012-07-12T11:57:17.846-07:002012-07-12T11:57:17.846-07:00Anonymous,
Don't really recommend doing this y...Anonymous,<br />Don't really recommend doing this yourself, as it's not that easy. But if your heart is really set on your old A80, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=canon%20a80%20ccd&clk_rvr_id=363670014724&adpos=1t1&MT_ID=69&crlp=9854572954_2416792&tt_encode=raw&keyword=canon+a80+ccd&geo_id=10232&adgroup_id=3311577034" rel="nofollow">here's where you can get a replacement </a>. And <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wrTXgTJJyE" rel="nofollow">here's how to do it</a>. Careful as he zips through the repair, but CAREFULLY keep track where all those screws and parts go.<br /><br />A huge good luck to you, and recommend reading the Flash Capacitor Warning article on this blog site before attempting to do this.<br /><br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-52522897933227879892012-07-12T09:25:55.842-07:002012-07-12T09:25:55.842-07:00Greetings,
Thank you for your very helpful articl...Greetings,<br /><br />Thank you for your very helpful article and comments left. I've had the same pink lining/background colouring issue on my Powershot A80 since last year and it seems as if I left it until too late unfortunatelly, missing the free CDD image sensor repair scheme. I still would like to repair it, perhaps on DYI. I live in the UK. Would you know where I could get a new image sensor and how to do the replacement myself or through a safe third party? Thank you very much in advance for your help.<br /><br />S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-40473927135128827182012-02-01T21:43:35.746-08:002012-02-01T21:43:35.746-08:00I have a Canon A75 that's 7-8 years old, which...I have a Canon A75 that's 7-8 years old, which I generally love. I had the "purple lines" CCD issue around 2008 which Canon repaired painlessly.<br /><br />The other day I turned the camera on, and the LCD screen stayed blank. Two hours earlier it was working fine. The LCD screen stays blank in both shooting mode and in review mode; the camera menu doesn't appear either. I took a couple of test pictures and downloaded them, and the camera seems to take pictures with no problem - it just can't display them. Batteries are new. <br /><br />In short, the camera seems to be working just fine, except for a blank LCD screen. Does this sound like a CCD issue?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-23280425707116264822012-01-09T18:33:19.175-08:002012-01-09T18:33:19.175-08:00Michael,
If you decide to contact Canon via email ...Michael,<br />If you decide to contact Canon via email again (carecenter@cits.canon.com), be sure to share the above link with them. Be firm with them, again you have until the end of this month to have your S500 repaired. But after Jan 31st, it will be too late.<br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-63209226497057862092012-01-09T18:29:04.512-08:002012-01-09T18:29:04.512-08:00Michael,
I don't know who you contacted, but s...Michael,<br />I don't know who you contacted, but <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/digital_cameras?pageKeyCode=prdAdvDetail&docId=0901e024801e74fe" rel="nofollow">see this link</a>, and read it carefully. You have until the end of this month to submit your Canon S500 for repair under this advisory. Not sue what you said in your email, but suggest contacting them via phone this time at 1-800-OK-CANON, and clearly stating that you wish to submit your Canon for evaluation and free repair under this advisory prior to its End of Service Date of January 31, 2012.<br />Good Luck,<br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-72628853479390209992012-01-09T13:26:34.633-08:002012-01-09T13:26:34.633-08:00Hello CD,
I found your Blog this morning and...Hello CD,<br /><br /> I found your Blog this morning and was all excited to finally have an avenue to get my Canon PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH repaired. I was on vacation this past summer when, for no reason, I started to see pink/purple lines across my screen. After reading your blog this morning and the comments, as well as the Canon Product Advisory, I followed through with sending an e-mail to the address on the Advisory and much to my dismay, nothing can be done but to purchase,at a cost, another camera. I think you need to let everyone know that Canon has changed their mind about either repairing or replacing a camera for it's loyal customers. You had me so excited this morning and now I feel that this entire site of yours is false. I should have known it was too good to be true. It's really too bad. This is the third camera I've purchased from Canon and have told many others to do the same. The only way I can save face is to create a FAN Page on Facebook to explain the lack of loyalty by Canon to their customers. I purchased this camera in good faith. I am not the one who built it with inferior parts. Good Luck to any individual who decides to purchase from Canon. How many more inferior parts are they putting into their products?<br />Sincerely, Michael OuelletteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-53904998304058155652012-01-09T13:22:08.019-08:002012-01-09T13:22:08.019-08:00Hello CD,
I found your Blog this morning and...Hello CD,<br /><br /> I found your Blog this morning and was all excited to finally have an avenue to get my Canon PowerShot S500 Digital ELPH repaired. I was on vacation this past summer when, for no reason, I started to see pink/purple lines across my screen. After reading your blog this morning and the comments, as well as the Canon Product Advisory, I followed through with sending an e-mail to the address on the Advisory and much to my dismay, nothing can be done but to purchase,at a cost, another camera. I think you need to let everyone know that Canon has changed their mind about either repairing or replacing a camera for it's loyal customers. You had me so excited this morning and now I feel that this entire site of yours is false. I should have known it was too good to be true. It's really too bad. This is the third camera I've purchased from Canon and have told many others to do the same. The only way I can save face is to create a FAN Page on Facebook to explain the lack of loyalty by Canon to their customers. I purchased this camera in good faith. I am not the one who built it with inferior parts. Good Luck to any individual who decides to purchase from Canon. How many more inferior parts are they putting into their products?Michael Ouellette, Dissatisified Customer of Canonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-27009149013073498222011-12-19T09:24:33.559-08:002011-12-19T09:24:33.559-08:00OK having read the blog and reply in more detail I...OK having read the blog and reply in more detail I had nothing to lose and just tried the shutter stuck issue - it has worked! I am so pleased - thank you for this blog it has been an enormous help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-8038046479922094762011-12-19T09:13:23.847-08:002011-12-19T09:13:23.847-08:00Ok so for the Canon IXUS 430 Canon UK are saying t...Ok so for the Canon IXUS 430 Canon UK are saying they have expired the free fix on the ccd senso from 31st October 2011, have tried to pursue it as my fault appeared just after this date but got nowhere to date - cost of fix £140+VAT so not worth it - shame shameSarah Janenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-6998368294570405742011-12-17T20:34:11.880-08:002011-12-17T20:34:11.880-08:00Okay, I can't believe it but this did work for...Okay, I can't believe it but this did work for me...<br />An alternative is to take a close-up photo of a lit standard light bulb. Another variation is to set the shutter open to 15 seconds while photographing the lightbulb. Some people have reported this as a means to jog the CCD back to life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-46397975084385130712011-11-25T00:14:48.001-08:002011-11-25T00:14:48.001-08:00It would figure I'm about a month too late to ...It would figure I'm about a month too late to send in my S410 for repairs. Oh well, I kinda like the "vintage" look of the photos it takes. And I have other cameras I can use if it ever completely bites the dust.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14510607934198395180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-72491458642497430982011-11-16T20:26:22.949-08:002011-11-16T20:26:22.949-08:00Sarah,
Unfortunately, they are correct for your mo...Sarah,<br />Unfortunately, they are correct for your model camera (IXUS 430/S410). <br /><a href="http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/Consumer_Products/products/cameras/Digital_Compact/Digital_IXUS_series/Digital_IXUS_430.aspx?faqtcmuri=tcm:14-689099&page=1&type=important" rel="nofollow">Here's the link</a>. I'm so sorry that you didn't discover this info sooner. For other readers, note the gradual phaseout per model camera. It appears that Canon is phasing out approximately 1 camera per month through April 2012.<br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-45277541929805896042011-11-16T08:14:09.453-08:002011-11-16T08:14:09.453-08:00I have just called Canon UK - this sounds exactly ...I have just called Canon UK - this sounds exactly the problem I have with my Ixus 430 - they have told me that this free repair facility expired at the end of October - can this be right? They have given me an official supprt centre for the repair but couldn't tell me the charge. I love this little camera and have had some really great shots from it - so disappointed - everything now has red filter lines.Sarah Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15256061111937204986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-85591164536468644432011-10-26T22:56:47.033-07:002011-10-26T22:56:47.033-07:00my dad has a kodak easyshare m530 and theres an or...my dad has a kodak easyshare m530 and theres an orange little tab inside to hold the battery and it broke in 2 pieces is there anyway i can fix it idk nothing about cameras...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-438678654059813712.post-16564355863832297052011-10-14T07:37:26.572-07:002011-10-14T07:37:26.572-07:00Cip,
That's the part. But I strongly advise a...Cip,<br />That's the part. But I strongly advise against you attempting to replace this component yourself. It requires the complete disassembly of the camera to access the lens assembly, AND disassembly of the lens assembly to access the enclosed ribbon cable. For this particular repair, the average person will end up with a pile of parts instead of a camera in the end. Recommend that you still seek professional repair in this case, or consider a new camera (or previously used but working S5, as that might be cheaper than repair).<br /><br />CRCamera Repairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260622716502547900noreply@blogger.com