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The Hamster Clinic (or the Repair Advice Thread)

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,043 ✭✭✭Wabbit Ears


    Make: Nikon

    Item: DSLR Body

    Model: D90

    Fault: The autofocus is only working once or twice and we have to switch on and off the power to get it to function again. This is happening for all lenses. Taking shots is Point, half depress, click, switch off and on, rinse repeat.


    When/how it happened: In the last month



    Any Ideas on what can be done for this issue?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,793 ✭✭✭roosterman71


    Make: Fuji

    Item: DSLR

    Model: S2900

    Fault: The lens does not pop out when the camera is on and a message appears on screen

    When/how it happened:
    The other day when I turn it on it gives a message on screen telling me to turn off/on the camera again. I tried that but it keeps coming back.

    I tried replacing the batteries, using a different SD card and all to no avail.

    Before when I turned it on, the lens popped out a little but now it doesn't. I've googled, but nothing much shows up to help

    Any ideas?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Will try IS when I get back to my camera but never heard the lens making this noise before, its fairly prominant and esp in video, you can really hear it and that is what I mainly do now. Will have a look and get back to you. thanks for the quick reply mate

    Heya,

    Did you get that sorted?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Not to jump to conclusions first, try checking the AF mode in case it has accidentally switched to another mode other than single shot as sometimes on the AI focus type mode it can seem like a fault.

    Other than that I can't make a guess but would be happy to take a look at it and find out for you if you would like, Pm me.
    Make: Nikon

    Item: DSLR Body

    Model: D90

    Fault: The autofocus is only working once or twice and we have to switch on and off the power to get it to function again. This is happening for all lenses. Taking shots is Point, half depress, click, switch off and on, rinse repeat.


    When/how it happened: In the last month



    Any Ideas on what can be done for this issue?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Make: Fuji

    Item: DSLR

    Model: S2900

    Fault: The lens does not pop out when the camera is on and a message appears on screen

    When/how it happened:
    The other day when I turn it on it gives a message on screen telling me to turn off/on the camera again. I tried that but it keeps coming back.

    I tried replacing the batteries, using a different SD card and all to no avail.

    Before when I turned it on, the lens popped out a little but now it doesn't. I've googled, but nothing much shows up to help

    Any ideas?
    Sounds like the lens has a fault as is common with bridge and P&S cameras with those symptoms. Has the lens had any drops or falls lately?
    It would probably need a new lens mechanism.
    PM for more details if you would like.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭Carter P Fly


    Not to jump to conclusions first, try checking the AF mode in case it has accidentally switched to another mode other than single shot as sometimes on the AI focus type mode it can seem like a fault.

    Other than that I can't make a guess but would be happy to take a look at it and find out for you if you would like, Pm me.


    Looking at your other thread, I checked it was still on AF-S so I took a q tip and iso alcahol to the cameras contacts and gave them a good clean as opposed to the wipe I gave them beforehand. Seems to have cleared the issue up so thanks hugely for the advice.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 posture


    Hi ,
    Hope you can give me some advice,
    My camera keeps shutting down showing a fault e32. Also the shutter on front of camera does'nt open fully after turning on.
    Just wondering is it worth sending back to cannon as its 120e to send away.
    Thanks in advance.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭racheljev


    Make: Sony

    Item: 18-70 lens

    Model: A350

    Fault: Grinding noise when camera is turned on and off.

    When/how it happened:
    Happened few weeks ago when someone else used camera. I think there's something caught inside the lens casing. I've another lens which works fine. After the camera turns on, it seems to work ok. I've tried focussing on different objects far and near to see if the lens catches/grinds - sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. If I switch from AF to MF and focus myself, it's ok. But it still makes the noise when it switches off. Any ideas?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 493 ✭✭nicknackgtb



    Heya,

    Did you get that sorted?

    Hey man

    It seems to be the IS that's the problem alright. What should be my next move to getting this sorted or is it a major issue etc?

    Cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Looking at your other thread, I checked it was still on AF-S so I took a q tip and iso alcahol to the cameras contacts and gave them a good clean as opposed to the wipe I gave them beforehand. Seems to have cleared the issue up so thanks hugely for the advice.

    Glad you got it sorted, I hadn't considered dirty contacts by the way the lens was behaving in this case. Glad I could be of service.
    If cleaning with isopropyl alcohol doesn't work you can also try lightly rubbing a rubber eraser across the contacts as most rubber erasers will remove tarnishing and oxidisation from the surface of the contacts.

    An interesting read here that I would recommend before using a rubber eraser as there are a few extra details that help to protect you gear from damage if using this menthod:
    http://www.robotroom.com/PCBTarnishEraser.html


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    posture wrote: »
    Hi ,
    Hope you can give me some advice,
    My camera keeps shutting down showing a fault e32. Also the shutter on front of camera does'nt open fully after turning on.
    Just wondering is it worth sending back to cannon as its 120e to send away.
    Thanks in advance.

    Hi,

    Sounds like something is jammed, obstructing or broken off in the lens assembly stopping it from functioning.
    Has the camera had any impacts lately?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    racheljev wrote: »
    Make: Sony

    Item: 18-70 lens

    Model: A350

    Fault: Grinding noise when camera is turned on and off.

    When/how it happened:
    Happened few weeks ago when someone else used camera. I think there's something caught inside the lens casing. I've another lens which works fine. After the camera turns on, it seems to work ok. I've tried focussing on different objects far and near to see if the lens catches/grinds - sometimes it does, sometimes it doesn't. If I switch from AF to MF and focus myself, it's ok. But it still makes the noise when it switches off. Any ideas?

    That's an odd one, if there is something inside the lens casing you should hear a rattle or something if you shake the lens. Does the camera do this with no lens attatched or is it coming from inside the lens?
    I would have normally said it was something to do with IS or anti dust cleaning on the sensor but the IS is also on the sensor with Sony DSLRs. If the sound is coming from the body I would say it is the IS/Anti dust cleaning mechanism making the noise.

    One little check you can do yourself would be to make sure the picture is centred with the viewfinder.
    The IS/Anti dust can break but when it does the sensor will usually sit off centre either to the bottom or to one side and you should be able to see this if the item you have taken a photo of is not in the centre of the photo taken when you had it centred in the viewfinder.
    You could also see this if you used the camera's manual sensor clean mode where you can access the sensor and you would probably notice it being to one side.

    source: I have an A100 with that assembly damaged and it does the same thing with the noise but usually when it is turned on rather than off (I believe the IS system trying to function just causes it to vibrate and make the noise).

    If you need more details PM me and I'll see what I can do.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Hey man

    It seems to be the IS that's the problem alright. What should be my next move to getting this sorted or is it a major issue etc?

    Cheers

    That's good news to hear I'm pretty sure. The IS system will usually make a activating sound and then a quiet sound that you could describe odly similar to the sound of a rolling bowling ball down a bowling alley but a lot quieter and softer with the odd spike when the IS needs to make a big correction (sorry for the abstract comparison there).

    With IS on and using small movements horizontally and vertically whilst looking through the viewfinder observe the lagging motion that tells the IS is working (ie moving the camera left and right a very small amount but the image in the viewfinder stays relatively motionless).
    It's hard to describe other than saying that if it is working it should feel like the viewfinder lags as it is trying to remain in the same point.
    If you have used other IS lenses you will probably get what I mean.

    If during that test you notice the image in the viewfinder vibrating or not lagging as it should then there would appear to be something wrong with the IS.
    The IS could also be functioning as normal and just be louder than it used to but if it still functions fine then I wouldn't worry about it too much.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭kulareggae


    Originally Posted by racheljev
    Make: Nikon

    Item: Camera

    Model: 8700

    Fault: Lines in pictures

    When/how it happened:
    Happened few weeks ago when someone else used camera. I was told its a setting that the sensor in the camera is too sensitive to the natural light, as it doesnt happen at night.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 489 ✭✭patdahat


    make: panasonic

    item: screen

    model: DMC-TZ15

    Fault: when the camera is powered on the screen is white in color asn will stay white in all the different mode's even in the playback mode. it taking pic's perfect and everything else is ok.

    when/how it happened: before it went white totally, i taught the color was a bit gammy a few time's before it went totally.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 489 ✭✭patdahat


    make: Panasonic

    item: reset button

    Model: DMC-FZ8

    fault: i have been messing with the setting's and wondering if there is a way to reset it to the factory setting's.

    when/how this happened: trying to take better/ clearer picture's.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    kulareggae wrote: »
    Make: Nikon

    Item: Camera

    Model: 8700

    Fault: Lines in pictures

    When/how it happened:
    Happened few weeks ago when someone else used camera. I was told its a setting that the sensor in the camera is too sensitive to the natural light, as it doesnt happen at night.

    It sounds like the sensor is damaged, either that or the lines only happen when pointing directly into sunlight or bright lights (which is normal on P&S cameras, the line would appear to extend from the bright object and is usually magenta). Do the lines appear regardless of what you are pointing the camera at during the day or only when pointed at very bring things?
    I wouldn't say it is a setting in the camera as there is no setting I know that causes this behaviour at any time of the day/night.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    patdahat wrote: »
    make: panasonic

    item: screen

    model: DMC-TZ15

    Fault: when the camera is powered on the screen is white in color as in will stay white in all the different mode's even in the playback mode. it taking pic's perfect and everything else is ok.

    when/how it happened: before it went white totally, i taught the color was a bit gammy a few time's before it went totally.

    The LCD in the camera has failed for whatever reason and the white you are seeing is the backlight.
    You would most likely need a new screen if it wasn't a connector issue that was stopping the LCD from functioning properly.
    New screens are about €65 for that model so if you are interested in getting it repaired then PM me and I'll give you more details.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    patdahat wrote: »
    make: Panasonic

    item: reset button

    Model: DMC-FZ8

    fault: i have been messing with the setting's and wondering if there is a way to reset it to the factory setting's.

    when/how this happened: trying to take better/ clearer picture's.

    This should be the order the setup menu is in and just go to the highlighted (well...bold) option below and that should do the job.

    Hope that helps.

    Setup Menu (same in record or play mode):

    Clock Set - Set the time and date
    World Time - Set the world time used by the camera
    Monitor - Adjust the EVF brightness
    Guide Line - Enable or disable Rec. Info, Histogram, and Grid lines
    Travel Date - Adds an icon indicating which day of your vacation the image was taken
    Play on LCD - Show playback images on EVF or LCD
    Auto Review - Auto review after capture (off, 1s, 3s, Zoom)
    Power Save - Auto power off delay 1m, 2m, 5m, 10m, Off
    Zoom Resume - Camera returns to last zoom position before last power off.
    MF Assist - Enlarge center of screen during manual focus
    Beep - Camera beep sounds, On or Off
    AF Beep - AF lock sounds, On or Off
    Shutter - Shutter release sound-effects
    Volume - Internal speaker volume control
    No. Reset - Reset file numbering counter
    Reset - Reset all settings to factory default
    Video Out - Video output signal format, NTSC or PAL
    TV Aspect - Choose 4:3 or 16:9
    MF m/ft - Choose method of measurement used
    Scene Menu - Display scene menu Automatically when selected or never
    Dial Display - On or Off
    Language - Menu language; English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Japanese


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭kulareggae


    It sounds like the sensor is damaged, either that or the lines only happen when pointing directly into sunlight or bright lights (which is normal on P&S cameras, the line would appear to extend from the bright object and is usually magenta). Do the lines appear regardless of what you are pointing the camera at during the day or only when pointed at very bring things?
    I wouldn't say it is a setting in the camera as there is no setting I know that causes this behaviour at any time of the day/night.

    Ok is there anyway to fix this?

    The lines show regardless of what i point at during day


  • Registered Users Posts: 23 Snapper79


    Make: Tamron

    Item: Lens

    Model: Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 DI LD(IF)MACRO

    Fault: I used the lens quite a bit for sport, mostly GAA and Rugby but the images have become blurry and out of focus. The Lens was sent away to England and was SUPPOSED to be fixed. But came back the same way and I didn't feel like cashing out again on it. So this is pretty much a last gasp!

    When/how it happened: I think it may have taken a fall last year but not sure.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    kulareggae wrote: »
    Ok is there anyway to fix this?

    The lines show regardless of what i point at during day

    Interesting, Have you tried resetting the camera to factory defaults just in the odd chance that it may be a combination of settings or exposure compensation gone wrong?

    If it is the sensor it could be fixed yes. PM me for more details if you would like.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Snapper79 wrote: »
    Make: Tamron

    Item: Lens

    Model: Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 DI LD(IF)MACRO

    Fault: I used the lens quite a bit for sport, mostly GAA and Rugby but the images have become blurry and out of focus. The Lens was sent away to England and was SUPPOSED to be fixed. But came back the same way and I didn't feel like cashing out again on it. So this is pretty much a last gasp!

    When/how it happened: I think it may have taken a fall last year but not sure.

    One thing I would say to do if you hadn't already done is to contact the place it was repaired in before and explain your situation as they should repair it/calibrate it without extra cost if they were supposed to do it the first time (and you had already payed them to do so).

    Failing that I would be happy to have a look at it for you as it sounds like the impact you refered to has caused the lens to uncalibrate itself but unfortunately there's no DIY easy fix that you could do yourself for this.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 DF464


    Hi My Canon 100-400 L Lens Barrell is very stiff and has been for a while, it functions USM is fine but very frustrating, any help or suggestions would be most welcome


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Can you tell me does the friction ring work as it should or do you notice any odd behaviour with it?

    other than that I would be happy to take a look at it for you and find out what the problem is if you wanted to PM me?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2 DF464


    Hi the friction ring will turn but not affective, its really stiff to zoom in and out and you have to push the lens against yourself to bring it back to 100 other than that it works and focuses ok, I'll send you PM, Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,289 ✭✭✭✭Sleepy


    Make: Minolta
    Item: Camera
    Model: x-300
    Fault: Shutter won't fire (blown solenoid?)

    When I put in batteries the metering appears to work fine but once I try to depress the shutter release nothing happens aside from the metering indicators in the viewfinder turning off. The wind mechanism won't advance so it's not that it's not wound on.

    Looking on-line there's apparently a fairly common fault with this range of Minoltas where a solenoid blows. It's apparently a relatively easy fix for someone that's used to soldering but my last experience with a soldering iron would have been fixing joysticks for my Commodore 64 so I'm not sure I'd trust myself to do the job!

    Does it sound like I've diagnosed the problem correctly? Or is there some shutter re-set function I can't find? Obviously the camera's not worth much but if it wasn't an expensive job I'd be interested in getting it fixed.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,702 ✭✭✭bogmanfan


    Make: Canon
    Item: DSLR body
    Model: 7d
    Issue: Cannot communicate with battery

    Had this error since last week. When I turn on the camera this message flashes up on the LCD. I can select Cancel or OK. If I select ok the camera works as normal, except the battery life indicator doesn't work. I also get maybe 20% of the normal life from the battery before it dies. The battery also drains while the camera is powered off, so I have to store it with the battery out.
    I've cleaned the contacts, and removed the small time/date battery also, to no avail. Any other suggestions?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭mel123


    Make: Olympus
    Item: Lens
    Model: 9010
    Fault: Camera fell and got a good fall. When I turn the camera on or off, the lens may decide to come out, and may decide to go back in. If it wont go in/out, you have to let the camera die, recharge it and then it will go back in/out. Also the part on the end that holds in the battery and memory card needs replacing.

    I am in Dublin and looking for someone to fix this for me, or recommend somewhere I can drop it in to be fixed at a reasonable price. ive tried one place in the city centre and for what they were charging id almost buy a new camera!!
    Thanks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭EASYNEWS


    Make – Canon
    Item - Lens
    Model – EF-S 17-85mm
    Fault – When using the lens between 17 & 35mm I get an error 99 message on display. The lens works ok above 35mm.
    When/How it happened - Happening for few months. Reason unknown.

    The contacts were cleaned but made no difference.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Sleepy wrote: »
    Make: Minolta
    Item: Camera
    Model: x-300
    Fault: Shutter won't fire (blown solenoid?)

    When I put in batteries the metering appears to work fine but once I try to depress the shutter release nothing happens aside from the metering indicators in the viewfinder turning off. The wind mechanism won't advance so it's not that it's not wound on.

    Looking on-line there's apparently a fairly common fault with this range of Minoltas where a solenoid blows. It's apparently a relatively easy fix for someone that's used to soldering but my last experience with a soldering iron would have been fixing joysticks for my Commodore 64 so I'm not sure I'd trust myself to do the job!

    Does it sound like I've diagnosed the problem correctly? Or is there some shutter re-set function I can't find? Obviously the camera's not worth much but if it wasn't an expensive job I'd be interested in getting it fixed.

    I am not familiar with this camera but if you could post the link to where you found that information I will have a look and see if I can help you out.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    bogmanfan wrote: »
    Make: Canon
    Item: DSLR body
    Model: 7d
    Issue: Cannot communicate with battery

    Had this error since last week. When I turn on the camera this message flashes up on the LCD. I can select Cancel or OK. If I select ok the camera works as normal, except the battery life indicator doesn't work. I also get maybe 20% of the normal life from the battery before it dies. The battery also drains while the camera is powered off, so I have to store it with the battery out.
    I've cleaned the contacts, and removed the small time/date battery also, to no avail. Any other suggestions?

    Can you tell me is the battery Canon or third party?
    Also do you have another Canon LP-E6 battery for the camera that you can try instead of the current draining battery.
    I have an LP-E6 if you don't have one and can test to see if it is the battery that is faulty or if you have a problem with the body (the draining seems suspicious as it would not normally be caused by the battery).

    Pm me for more details if you would like.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Hi Mel,

    Unfortunately due to the cost of the parts and then actually having to charge for the repair as well make P&S cameras prohibitive to repair as most of the time if the camera is over a year or two old (apart from high end models) they are nearly cheaper to buy as second hand model of the same type rather than repair.
    I had a look for the lens part on ebay there and couldn't find any full lens assemblies but did come across this cable which I would suspect is torn and causing the fault (lens cannot communicate position of extention or focal length to body)
    http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/543696219/Flex_cable_for_OLYMPUS_U9010_base.html
    I will have a look and see if I can find the full assembly as it is overly time consuming and finicky to have to replace the entire FPC in a P&S lens and most definitely wouldn't be cost effective for you.
    mel123 wrote: »
    Make: Olympus
    Item: Lens
    Model: 9010
    Fault: Camera fell and got a good fall. When I turn the camera on or off, the lens may decide to come out, and may decide to go back in. If it wont go in/out, you have to let the camera die, recharge it and then it will go back in/out. Also the part on the end that holds in the battery and memory card needs replacing.

    I am in Dublin and looking for someone to fix this for me, or recommend somewhere I can drop it in to be fixed at a reasonable price. ive tried one place in the city centre and for what they were charging id almost buy a new camera!!
    Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Hey,

    This is a common fault with the 17-85mm IS.
    The FPC to the diaphragm has failed and this causes this behaviour as at 17-35mm the cable is bent in a way that it eventually folds and causes a crack to from and eventually fail.
    I actually have the parts for this fault as the lens is very popular so if you want to PM me I can give you more details.
    EASYNEWS wrote: »
    Make – Canon
    Item - Lens
    Model – EF-S 17-85mm
    Fault – When using the lens between 17 & 35mm I get an error 99 message on display. The lens works ok above 35mm.
    When/How it happened - Happening for few months. Reason unknown.

    The contacts were cleaned but made no difference.


  • Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭EASYNEWS


    Hey,

    This is a common fault with the 17-85mm IS.
    The FPC to the diaphragm has failed and this causes this behaviour as at 17-35mm the cable is bent in a way that it eventually folds and causes a crack to from and eventually fail.
    I actually have the parts for this fault as the lens is very popular so if you want to PM me I can give you more details.


    Thanks for reply,
    PM sent.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,017 ✭✭✭the_doctor199


    Make: Nikon

    Model: D700

    Fault: When I try to fire a flash it won't fire, then it will often cause the flash to strobe constantly (lighting up the room till I pull the batteries!) This is an intermittent problem, so doesn't always happen but it's not great to have a camera that doesn't always fire!

    This happened to the same camera back in July and fixed by Fixation at a hefty price. They told me it was corrosion in the hot shoe was the problem, I've taken care of the camera since to make sure it didn't happen but it's gone and happened! Has anyone any advice for how to proceed or will I have to go for the expensive option?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5 robbiecfc


    Make: Vivitar (built by Komine) Pentax fit
    Model: 90mm f/2.5 Macro MC
    Fault: Dust and Fungus. Fungus is visible on front element. Needs a full CLA. Rather give the job to someone in Ireland than send it to the UK.


  • Registered Users Posts: 714 ✭✭✭feelgoodinc27


    Make: Canon

    Item: Compact Camera

    Model: Powershot SX200IS

    Fault: LCD screen is cracked and less than half remains visible.

    When/how it happened: Dropped on the ground.

    I tried taking the camera back to where it was bought (Harvey Norman) for repair, but they said it had to go to Canon. Will I have to send it to Canon in the UK for repair and roughly how much will that cost? Or could I get it repaired for cheaper elsewhere? Thanks


  • Registered Users Posts: 183 ✭✭PTO


    Make: Canon

    Item: DSLR

    Model: Powershot G9

    Fault: Lens won't retract. when camera is turned on display message: lens errror, please restart camera.

    When/how it happened:


    Unknown. Just turned it on as normal and this occured. When on the phone to repair shop was told that it sounded like the lens track was broken.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Make: Nikon

    Model: D700

    Fault: When I try to fire a flash it won't fire, then it will often cause the flash to strobe constantly (lighting up the room till I pull the batteries!) This is an intermittent problem, so doesn't always happen but it's not great to have a camera that doesn't always fire!

    This happened to the same camera back in July and fixed by Fixation at a hefty price. They told me it was corrosion in the hot shoe was the problem, I've taken care of the camera since to make sure it didn't happen but it's gone and happened! Has anyone any advice for how to proceed or will I have to go for the expensive option?

    Sorry about the really late replies folks, had a very busy schedule the last while.

    I'm wondering have you been using an external flash with this camera from the film era as they can cause problems with hot shoes and even burn them out.
    What did fixation say they replaced/repaired in their invoice as this will give a better idea of the fault if it is the same.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    Make: Canon

    Item: Compact Camera

    Model: Powershot SX200IS

    Fault: LCD screen is cracked and less than half remains visible.

    When/how it happened: Dropped on the ground.

    I tried taking the camera back to where it was bought (Harvey Norman) for repair, but they said it had to go to Canon. Will I have to send it to Canon in the UK for repair and roughly how much will that cost? Or could I get it repaired for cheaper elsewhere? Thanks
    I do repairs as you might have guessed so if you want to PM me I'll give you more details.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    PTO wrote: »
    Make: Canon

    Item: DSLR

    Model: Powershot G9

    Fault: Lens won't retract. when camera is turned on display message: lens errror, please restart camera.

    When/how it happened:


    Unknown. Just turned it on as normal and this occured. When on the phone to repair shop was told that it sounded like the lens track was broken.

    I've seen this happen before with the G9.
    It is usually caused as the shop said by an FPC ripping which can be caused by many different things such as impact, lots of wear and tear and sand grinding the track as the lens barrels rotate.
    If you want to get it repaired, PM me and I'll give you more details.


  • Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭good one


    Make: Olympus

    Item: Waterproof and Compact

    Model: 850 SW

    Fault: Lens scratched ?? some sections of photos blurred

    When/how it happened:

    Not sure how it happened but may be a result of sand andor sea water drying on the lens and then sand/salt being dragged across the lens when the cover opened and closed. ( Taking photos in the sea on hols)

    What I need to know is;
    As a result some photos are a bit blurred,so the camera is not really usable, Its was a good camera as it was shock and waterproof but is it an easy and cheap fix ?
    A replacement similar camera would cost approx. €165?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,019 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Hello There,

    Pentax
    DSLR
    K100D Super
    The camera won't write to the memory card

    It fell a short distance from my bag to the ground and now when a photo is taken it gives an error that the card is locked (I'll double check this when I get home).
    The camera functions fully and will take a photo but simply won't write it to the card.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 BigTattoo


    Make: Canon

    Item: DSLR body/focusing plate

    Model: 60D

    Fault: I have a big black speck showing up in the eye piece. I have had the sensor cleaned and it didn't shift it, so i think it may be on the focusing plate. Is this something I can/should clean with a lens cloth, or would you recommend getting it done by someone who knows specifically what they're doing?

    Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    BigTattoo wrote: »
    Make: Canon

    Item: DSLR body/focusing plate

    Model: 60D

    Fault: I have a big black speck showing up in the eye piece. I have had the sensor cleaned and it didn't shift it, so i think it may be on the focusing plate. Is this something I can/should clean with a lens cloth, or would you recommend getting it done by someone who knows specifically what they're doing?

    Thanks

    The dirt is most likely behind the focus screen so cleaning with a cloth wont actually help.
    You can pop the focus screen out to clean behind it/clean it but they are very very easy to scratch so using a cloth is not recommended.
    If you don't have a blower and either isopropyl alcohol or eclipse cleaning fluid with a really soft material like cotton balls then I would not attempt to do this yourself as you will scratch the focus plate (also if you aren't comfortable disassembling).
    If you do have these items and are cleaning it, make sure to just rotate the cotton ball with the cleaning fluid on the axis of the centre of the focusing screen as this will not scratch it.
    Otherwise PM me for more details if you would like to get it done as I'd be glad to.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Hey guys,

    Make: Fuji

    Item: DSLR

    Model: S100FS

    Fault: Doesnt power on, no signs of life

    When/how it happened: Stopped all of a sudden while out and about. On off switch was stiff for a few months before hand. No doubt that is the cause. Have taken it down as far as needed to get at that PCB but have no way to replace it. Fuji Ireland/UK dont have any parts(ancient unit).

    Just wondering if there's anywhere that might have an old dead unit sitting around to scavenge from?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2 BigTattoo


    PM on its way, and thank you


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,792 ✭✭✭zerohamster


    ED E wrote: »
    Hey guys,

    Make: Fuji

    Item: DSLR

    Model: S100FS

    Fault: Doesnt power on, no signs of life

    When/how it happened: Stopped all of a sudden while out and about. On off switch was stiff for a few months before hand. No doubt that is the cause. Have taken it down as far as needed to get at that PCB but have no way to replace it. Fuji Ireland/UK dont have any parts(ancient unit).

    Just wondering if there's anywhere that might have an old dead unit sitting around to scavenge from?

    If you have a multimeter you could have a look for a fuse on the DC/DC board to see if that is blown or alternatively to test that the switch is actually working (continuity check).
    Best place to look for an old unit would be ebay however I didn't come across any when searching either.

    If you are sure it is the switch is there any visible damage to the unit or contact brushes if any?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,470 ✭✭✭vandriver


    Sony HX5v
    Lens fault.
    I replaced the lens ,but on reassembly the ribbon cable between the flash unit and the main board snapped.Can I just buy a new ribbon,or the whole flash unit??
    Its the ribbon to the left of the picture in this ebay listing
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-SONY-DSC-HX5V-POWER-SHUTTER-FLASH-BOARD-REPAIR-PARTS-/281042893523?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item416f763ad3


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