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wazzo raybelle (wazzo1) 0 pts

June 26, 2007 8:52 AM

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canon sd 600 will not zoom

Hi I've dropped my canon and it will not zoom for me either optically or digitally. It is out of warrenty and I suspect the only way to fix it is to open it up. Any suggestions?

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

June 26, 2007 5:09 PM

We get this often. It may have gone out of alignment off the rails slightly. If you gently, and I do mean GENTLY push against the lens with the PALM of your hand as you turn it on, it may cause it to depress back into the camera. If that doesn't work, and you can't reset it or turn it on/off several times, then you may have to send it in for a repair estimate.

Be advised, however, that if it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. The rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model. The model replacing this one is the SD1000.

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wazzo raybelle (wazzo1) 0 pts

June 28, 2007 3:51 PM

the lens extends in and out okay its just the zoom mechanism on the top of the camera doesn't work i.e. the ring on top of the camera which is pushed left and right to zoom in or out on a subject doesn't work. thanks for the try though.

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

June 28, 2007 7:41 PM

Oh, sorry, I misunderstood. But I'm betting it's still an alignment issue. But I think you'll need have Canon repair it. But with impact damage, your warranty may not apply - if it's still inforce.

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wazzo raybelle (wazzo1) 0 pts

June 29, 2007 9:34 AM

I'm convinced it is an alignment issue also with the zoom ring as in photo review mode if i push the ring to the left it works( by bunching the photos in groups of 9) but pushing to the right appears to do nothing. Canon charge 155 euro as a standard charge so I'm hoping I can open the camera case and fix this myself I'd really like to know how I do this. Thanks again for the response

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Paracielo 0 pts

July 15, 2007 6:48 PM

I have a G-6 with the same problem. Zoom never has worked.
Neither does TV mode, and who knows how many other complicated potentialities are just a brain tease and not effective?
I bought it online from B and H Camera, and my next purchase comes from a bricks and mortar retailer.

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

July 16, 2007 5:47 PM

If you purchased this using your credit card, you may have further recourse, or even an extended warranty. I would get them involved. Perhaps you can resolve it and either get the camera repaired for free, or better yet replaced altogether with a better model.

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wazzo raybelle (wazzo1) 0 pts

July 17, 2007 9:50 AM

Thanks for the replies, I went ahead and opened the camera and managed to fix it( The fall had made a little tear in the printed circuit strip(?) and I was able to tape it back into place, It worked briefly but now It won't power up at all I fear I've short circuited the thing and Its only fit for the dump. I've no credit card or recourse so Its the recycling bin for this sd600 unless any there is any miraculous suggestion!!

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts

July 17, 2007 1:54 PM

I think you're right. Nice try though.

BTW. I noticed that you haven't marked any replies as the "best answer." Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com so it will have a better chance of being noticed. These days it looks like most questions are being answered within a few days. Good luck!

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BS 5 pts

July 23, 2007 7:25 PM

CANON HAS AN AWESOME TRADE IN PROGRAM FOR BROKEN CAMERAS OUT OF WARRANTY!

LOOK INTO IT!

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