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[Closed] HELP please - Camera repairs, worth it for a digital compact??

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Hi

I've got a Canon A85 digital compact as recommended on here years ago but it's now not focussing when zoomed. It sounds like something mechanical's gone wrong in there.
I've had a look on the Canon website and they list 3 approved repair agents.
Question is, is it worth repairing or should I get something newer. If new's the better option what would be a good up to date replacement?

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racemonkey


 
Posted : 28/12/2010 11:13 pm
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New cameras are cheap
Repairs are expensive.
Unless you still have a warranty, buy a new one. There are millions out there.


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 12:27 am
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I had my canon ixus 70 fixed for something like £100. Cost of a newer model of the same camera on amazon was only £120. I only bothered getting it fixed cos amazon offered me some dosh towards the repair.

Hardly worth the bother of repairing compared with getting a new one in most cases I reckon?


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 12:57 am
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yup especially for one that old.

great camera though.


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 5:40 am
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I think I guessed as much. Just wanted to hear someone else say the same.

Shame really as I liked the camera and the ability to play with the settings.

Any suggestions for a replacement with similar features would be great.

Cheers


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 10:49 am
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Newer version of the same camera? I read a review of what I presumed to be the up to date model of that range, and it still did well.


 
Posted : 29/12/2010 11:38 am