CMOS problem...

[Sicily1918]

While checking out my sensor and cleaning it because of a persistent spot, I saw a small, shiny dot on the sensor -- I cannot remove it; it looks like the sensor itself is damaged :cry::cry::cry:

Anyways, long story short, I contacted Canon and they suggest I send the camera in. I bought it in Jan, so it's still within the warranty. What have your experiences been with this? More to the point, how long did it take (i.e. how long will I be without my camera)? The center itself is all of about an hour from where I live (it's in Irvine, CA), so shipping shouldn't be a factor (not that it takes UPS more than a couple of days anyways).

I know that it all varies, I just wanna know if I'm looking at more like a week or two or a month or two?

Thanks... I'm going to go cry for a while now...

[mbze430]

your best bet is to just go down to their center in Irvine. I used to work next door to them. they are much more friendlier in person than over the phone.

[Sicily1918]

your best bet is to just go down to their center in Irvine. I used to work next door to them. they are much more friendlier in person than over the phone.Oh, yeah? That sounds like a very viable option, although their e-mail was pretty cool (didn't talk on the phone). Wonder if they're open weekends? Otherwise I'll haveta go next week. Very cool... thanks! :)