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101st of 107 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)

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John (Tanglewood) 0 pts

March 18, 2009 10:58 AM

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I have an intermittent mode switch (1 position only) is there any quick fix, or do I need to clean or replace the switch.

The camera is about 4 years old and has mainly been used on the Auto mode which is now intermittent, all other modes are ok.

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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58446 pts

March 20, 2009 10:19 PM

It sounds like it needs to be cleaned. Could be you need to take some canned air and blow it around the button to clear out anything that is obscuring the connection.

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Aditya D (Adhere) 7462 pts

March 23, 2009 9:56 PM

If its a problem with the switch, you may be able to twist the switch back and forth several times (gently) and see if everything will just work itself out. It's weird that it only happens on auto mode as opposed to other modes. Can you describe to us exactly what you mean by "intermittent," I am aware of the definition of the word, but when dealing with cameras its easier to diagnose the problem when we know exactly what is happening, and/or when it is happening.

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I have an intermittent mode switch (1 position only) is there any quick fix, or do I need to clean or replace the switch.

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