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Canon PowerShot A70
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Answered Questions for the Canon A70
- Q: camera operates but no screen for retrieve pictures
- A: I would, definitely. But I wouldn't dally about it. The sooner you get it back... read more
- Q: I get a flashing flash symbol on the screen and flash does not work. Why?
- A: While you're looking in the manual, you may want to see how to do a... read more
- Q: My A70's screen no longer works, but can view prior photos.
- A: I just had a similar problem with my camera. Fortunately, I heard about the notice... read more
- Q: My pictures have pink where things should be white...what is wrong?
- A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD... read more
- Q: canon a70 ccd turns pink
- A: I have bitter experience with the CANON A70. Many times the screen goes blank and... read more
- Q: Only horizontal lines appear in color, no picture appears.
- A: Your camera was one of a host of cameras that suffered from a faulty CCD... read more
- Q: LOST MANUAL/IS IT AVAILABLE ONLINE
- A: Here's a link to the "instruction manual" for Olympus E-300http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_support_manuals.asp?id=1140... read more
- Q: Cannon A-70. Relative to the faulty CCD alert would this cause the camera to loose the ability to focus? I can't focus in automatic or manual.
- A: Absolutely. The CCD is what gathers the light image and converts it to the electronic... read more
- Q: My A70 lens no longer retracts back fully and the zoom wont work properly?
- A: Not necessarily. It's a common problem with longer range zoom pocket cameras, particularly Canons. It's... read more
- Q: Why is my screen just black when I try to take a picture even when I hold it up to the light?
- A: The "no images" thing is confusing me, because you should still be able to see... read more
- Q: what is the up limit of a CF card can be used on A70
- A: Yes, the A70 will accept up to 2GB CF cards. Stick with Canon, Lexar or... read more
- Q: the focus on the LCD is elongated veritically and blurred
- A: Hi Glenn,The A70 has been a huge problem camera for Canon and its users. There... read more
- Q: Can't remove odd menu and no picture on screen or photo.
- A: I found this at the Canon Website:Important Notice About Your Canon Product:It has recently come... read more
- Q: why can't I take pics or movies
- A: This can happen. Sadly 3 years is a long time for a digital camera to... read more
- Q: mine has an e18 error. how to undo?
- A: You have to send it in to Canon for repair. What model is it? How... read more
- Q: when taking pictures i cannot view my LCD
- A: Contact Canon, I have had the same issue. They will fix it for free, this... read more
- Q: The viewing pane of the camera is streaked and/or black in the camera mode, however it is fine on the review mode
- A: Kris,The A70 is a serious problem camera. Thousands of units had their CCDs fail, and... read more
- Q: Hi, just over a year after purchasing and using the canon PowerShot A170 it won't function in SHOOTING MODE. screen remains dark or make fuzzy lines.
- A: This sounds like it could be a defective CCD. If so, Canon will repair for... read more
- Q: My Camera Stopped Taking Pictures.
- A: Bob,With that many videos, you might have filled your memory card. They take up a... read more
- Q: How do I get the faulty CCD replaced?
- A: You just have the camera settings wrong. The mode your in saves power by keeping... read more
Open Questions for the Canon A70
- Q: Canon A70. Flash is not firing in auto or other modes. Camera turn off & report low battery charge.
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: Shutter Malfunction
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: How can I show the date when taking pictures usings Cannon A70 camera?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Won't acknowledge memory cards
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: i want bay ccd chip for canon a70
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: my camera will not let me view or take any pictures ( all Black) screen.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Every time I go to shoot a picture it is coming out black.
- 3 replies
- Q: Canon A70 -- new batteries and camera won't power up
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
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- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
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