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Worth getting compact camera fixed?

  • 01-08-2009 8:05am
    #1
    paddylonglegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,558 ✭✭✭


    Hey guys,

    Alas my poor little canon compact has contracted a bit of flu and won't function properly for me - specifically it won't focus at all so i'm guessing theres an issue with the motor in the lens itself.

    I love this canon and its given me great shots over the past while,i'd love to hold onto it but wonder will it cost more to get it fixed than to just get a new one?What has been your experience with getting compacts repaired and anyone have any recommendations on where to get repairs done?

    Thanks all


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  • #2
    Quackles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭Quackles


    It wouldn't be under warranty? How old is it? My guess is that compacts would cost more to fix. How about checking adverts and ebay for the same model again?


  • #3
    unwyse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭unwyse


    had a brilliant richo compact few years ago with the same problem.john gunn in wexford street wasnt very hopefull but directed me to a repair shop in potabello,oppisite the portabello inn.i left the camera in and never heard from the guy again despite many phone calls and messages! as cameras are fairly cheap nowadays i dont think there is any money to be made in repairs.


  • #4
    paddylonglegs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,558 ✭✭✭paddylonglegs


    looks like the ebay approach might work best and search for same model number.thanks goys


  • #5
    Ricky91t
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,281 ✭✭✭Ricky91t


    unwyse wrote: »
    had a brilliant richo compact few years ago with the same problem.john gunn in wexford street wasnt very hopefull but directed me to a repair shop in potabello,oppisite the portabello inn.i left the camera in and never heard from the guy again despite many phone calls and messages! as cameras are fairly cheap nowadays i dont think there is any money to be made in repairs.

    You didn't go back for it??
    :eek:


  • #6
    unwyse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 83 ✭✭unwyse


    went back a couple of times got fobbed off .next time i went there it was closed, then as i said i left several messages, but never heard a thing so i gave up and bought myself a new camera.lifes too short:):)


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  • #7
    Ghost Train
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,469 ✭✭✭✭Ghost Train


    Ricky91t wrote: »
    You didn't go back for it??
    :eek:

    Must have been a nice camera :)

    Hard to say without knowing the type of camera, but probably best to upgrade to the latest version of the camera than get it fixed.


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