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Canon PowerShot A300
Canon PowerShot A300
  • 3 out of 5
"not bat 4 years ago"
  • 3 out of 5
"okay, until screen and pics went black"
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Ronald (ronnybobs) 0 pts

I get a blank screen when I turn camera on. A 300 power shot, this camera has had little use & up to now I have been delighted with it.

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Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts
October 11, 2008 9:26 PM
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The camera is 5 years old, so things tend to break over time, even when not in use. When you take a picture does it come out OK (I know you can't see it on the LCD, but download it to a computer and check). If yes, then you probably just have a burnt on LCD bulb, or a broken LCD screen. If the pictures don't come out so good, then its probably a CCD error. Many Canon cameras faced CCD failure in the earlier models, so its likely this one did as well. If you reply back with your photo situation, and maybe some other details, we'd be happy to help further assist you in your problem.
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Ronald (ronnybobs) 0 pts
October 13, 2008 5:29 AM
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Ronald [ronnybobs]
Aditya D
I have deleted all my pictures after transferring to my PC. This fault occured after taking my last picture. I have since been into JESSOPS CAMERA SHOP who stated that the sensor must have gone & that it would cost nearly as much to repair as buying a new camera & I was wondering if I had any chance of CANNON meeting the cost in view of all the complaints in this forum. Thank you for your reply. ronald
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Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts
October 13, 2008 10:40 AM
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If that's the case, then you're covered, no cost to you:

Camcorders: ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC, ZR80, ZR85, ZR90, ELURA 40 MC, ELURA 50
Digital Cameras A60, A70, A75, A300, A310, S230, SD100, SD110, A40(*), A80(*), A85(*), A95(*), S1 IS(*), S60(*), S200(*), S330(*), S400(*), S410(*), S500(*)

It has been confirmed that the connecting parts of the internal wiring of the CCD used in affected products may become disconnected, especially if the affected products are stored or used in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. If this occurs, the signal is not output from the CCD normally in Shooting Mode, which may cause a distorted image or the absence of an image. This malfunction can be confirmed on the LCD monitor screen during shooting. The same malfunction also appears on the recorded image.

Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, the products listed above exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunction if Canon determines that the malfunction is caused by the CCD image sensor. Canon will also cover the cost of shipping and handling in connection with this repair.

U.S. residents are kindly directed to contact the Canon Customer Support Center for further assistance at 1-800-828-4040. Support hours are Monday thru Friday - 8:00 AM to 12:00 midnight; and Saturday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (all times EST). Alternatively, if electronic support is preferred, please send your email to carecenter@cits.canon.com
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Ronald (ronnybobs) 0 pts
October 13, 2008 11:45 AM
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THANKS VERY MUCH, RONALD.
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