Anyone got a camera repair shop recommendation?

[Holy Mackerel]

My Cannon Elph was banged around a little, and now the view screen is not showing a picture, and is a white screen. It still takes pics, as I have tested it, but you dont know if it is in focus, and have to use the "old school view finder," with your eyeball. Cannon wants $140 to fix, they say soldering, and more if parts are needed. Basically, that always means parts are needed. Just curious, a great camera, but might as well just buy another for the same price, if the repair goes up to $200 +

Thanks,

Chris

[potto]

Don't pay until you know the cost upfront.

Your right, once it goes over 200, toss it and get a new one.

[fongman]

Hey Chris,

Try Professional Photographic Repair in Kearny Mesa (Convoy and Raytheon). They know there stuff and won't rip you off. (858) 277-3700

http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?BFCat=&Pyt=Tmap&newFL=Use+Address+Below&addr=7910%20Raytheon%20Rd&csz=San%20Diego,CA+92111&Country=us&Get Map=Get+Map

[dbitte]

Might want to invest in the waterproof housing once you get it fixed. Not only keeps it dry but protects against drops. Kinda pricey though.

[blackcloud9]

You are lucky it is a Canon, they have a great replacement policy. Canon will replace your non-working camera with a "new" refurbished model of the same style for 50% of a new camera's cost, and THAT camera will have a 6 month warranty. I've done this a few times.

It's a great deal, you basically get a new camera for a 50% discount, but you must remember to return the broken one or they will charge the remaining 50% cost to your credit card.

Call 1-800-OK-Canon, tell them your problem, and if its out of warranty, want to exchange your camera in the "Upgrade Program".

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ContactCanonAct