Kris 0 #1 October 11, 2005 I found this on Slashdot.org and thought this could bear repeating here... Digital Camera Failures Synopsis: "In the past week, four major camera makers have quietly published service advisories admitting their digital cameras are dying. In each case, the flaw appears to involve Sony CCD sensors using epoxy packaging that eventually lets in moisture. Sony's own cameras are among those affected, and the company also has dozens of affected camcorder models. Sony is believed to be picking up the tab for the repairs for the other camera makers as well, regardless of warranty status. (If true, a laudable approach.) Given the large numbers of cameras that are potentially involved, this can't be good news for Sony, who apparently already is expecting losses, and who has also recently announced major layoffs."Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #2 October 11, 2005 The list of affected Sony camcorders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #3 October 11, 2005 I have 5 Sony camcorders, and not one of them is on the list. JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #4 October 11, 2005 One of my 2 is on the list, but I've had that camera since '00 and it's still doing great... not to worried about it. FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #5 October 11, 2005 Damn, i am glad i held on to my TRV19 when i declined repairs to replace the CCD. It is on the list and i am going to find out what i need to do to get it fixed for free. Gracias mi' Compadre Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windinmyface 0 #6 October 11, 2005 Good to know, thanks for the post. ----- I am Dyslexia of Borg, futility is resistant, your ass will be laminated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eUrNiCc 0 #7 October 11, 2005 Has anyone been able to find out if cannon's Rebel, XT, 10D, & 20D are affected by this?Egad, A BASE life defiles a bad age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #8 October 11, 2005 QuoteHas anyone been able to find out if cannon's Rebel, XT, 10D, & 20D are affected by this? They're not. The only affected Canon digital still cameras are the PowerShot A60, PowerShot A70, PowerShot A75, PowerShot A300, PowerShot A310, Digital IXUS V3, Digital IXUS II, Digital IXUS IIs. Read about the Canon recall here: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0510/05100602canon_ccdproblem.asp Sony: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0510/05100701sony_ccds.asp Konika Minolta: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0510/05101101km_ccdalert.asp Fuji: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0510/05100403fuji_advisory.asp _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
