Monica Carlin |
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Camera Freezes
I have a Canon Powershot A640 that I've had for a couple of years now. Went to Costa Rica and the camera would start to "freeze" when on (couldn't get it to take a picture, the screen wouldn't move/view, would shut down, wouldn't turn on, etc). I would either wait for a couple of minutes and it would "reset" itself, or I would open the battery place and jiggle the batteries to clear the memory and reset it. I thought maybe the humidity, or some sand, etc., may have done something to it (but I tries to be VERY careful with it at the beach), but now (back home) after a couple of months it won't even turn on. I thought it may be my rechargable batteries, but I put regular new ones in and though it worked briefly, I went back to it a couple of weeks later and it's deader than dead and nothing works again. HELP! Do I need to send it in to get repaired? The cost of doing that is already at least 1/2 the cost of the camera. Would it be worth it? I am soooo fusterated!!!
June 21, 2008
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Alan N. Marcus |
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Some unofficial marginal technical advice:
To repair or not to repair: Digital technology marches on. For my new “throw in the car not such a treasure” camera”, I just purchased a Canon 5S IS. Does most everything my heart desire and the cost is under $300. Plus it runs on 4 AA batteries. Has a zoom that won’t quite, lens is faster than most, image stabilization, 8MP, full automatic, fully manual, electronic viewfinder that works in bright sun, etc. I am completely satisfied.Now for the cure for yours, maybe! Sometimes, with digital technology, the basic program goes nuts i.e. never never land. Sometimes, if you are very lucky, you can force a re-boot by removing the batteries. The problem is, likely some residual current remains, it might take days to completely dissipate. I have learned a trick – re-install the batteries backward and attempt to switch on. This act might – just might – neutralize the current in the circuitry. Now re-install fresh batteries and hope what I am telling you has some ring of truth. Best of luck, Alan Marcus
June 21, 2008
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Monica Carlin |
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Alan: Alas, I was so excited to see your response and the suggestion for the "cure" to my problem; unfortunately the camera is dead, dead, dead, and refuses to turn on PERIOD with/without new batteries right side up AND backwards! I tried, but it died! May just have to buy the camera you suggested. Thank you so much for trying. Funeral plans pending... Monica Carlin
June 22, 2008
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