CCD Problems

[bayoubooger]

It's been a while since I've posted here and today I just want to let this forum know how fast Canon has come up with solutions to fix my S1 IS which has started shutting down on the CCD. As I'm typing this I have an instant notifier on Gmail and I just saw the Shipping Label for prepaid shipment back to Canon. I experienced problems with the camera on Thanksgiving, but it went to work again. Tried to use it Saturday and it was toast, They have been on it like hotcakes since then and they will take it back and fix it (from what I've seen first hand, give you an updated refurbished). This camera has had heavy use for certain periods in the 3 years I've had it and been exceptional for what it is. If you have one of the camera's with problems, believe me, they will go out of their way to help you. Rock On!

[t00nz]

Here's a site that outlines people's experience with Canon regarding the CCD repair.

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/canon-digital-cameras-showing-black.html

And again here's Canon's official posting regarding the CCD advisory
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819

And for those who may be unaware, Canon is fixing for free, with free shipping, cameras experiencing symptoms of CCD failure (black or distorted LCD and pictures). This is regardless of the camera's warranty status. Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 200a/300a/400/450/500

[Jon]

Note - that information and link to Canon are also included as part of the Service Notice for Canon PowerShots (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=238911) stickied at the top of this forum.