What to do with non-functioning Dig Camera

[cnnc97]

I have a Canon SD790 that now has the infamous Canon Lens Error. I called around and the best I could find was $135 to fix it and it was going to take 2 months. So I went out and bought a replacement SD1400 for $150 last weekend. What do I do with the old one? Seems like a waste to just throw out a camera that's just over 2 years old. The battery alone is like $50 new, and I have a spare. Is there any place to sell it for parts or anything, or a good place to at least sell the 2 batteries?

[jwcarlson]

www.ebay.com


My brother fell into a lake with my digital camera in his pocket years back. Didn't work. Took the memory card out and sold it on ebay for like $40. There are people who have the means to repair them and turn them around to resell.

$40 for something I would likely throw away otherwise was a good bargain.

[cnnc97]

That's not a bad idea, I hadn't really thought of trying to put it on Ebay for some reason.

[jwcarlson]

That's not a bad idea, I hadn't really thought of trying to put it on Ebay for some reason.

Just explain that it doesn't work... the cause (if you know). Someone will buy it. Look for others that are non-functional and price it accordingly.

[cnnc97]

There are several exactly like mine on there now that are being sold for parts. I'll keep an eye on them and see what they go for. Thanks for the suggestion.

[maxman]

+1 for the 'bay. Toss it up there and someone will buy it.

[tebbiebear]

You might want to try selling the extra battery in a separate auction or perhaps try craigslist.

[jd_1138]

yeah, someone will repair it or use it for parts.

[Gafer]

I have a Canon SD790 that now has the infamous Canon Lens Error. I called around and the best I could find was $135 to fix it and it was going to take 2 months. So I went out and bought a replacement SD1400 for $150 last weekend. What do I do with the old one? Seems like a waste to just throw out a camera that's just over 2 years old. The battery alone is like $50 new, and I have a spare. Is there any place to sell it for parts or anything, or a good place to at least sell the 2 batteries?

Did you try contacting Canon directly? I did this for an old Powershot that was YEARS out of warranty but due to a bad lot of computer chips, Canon was repairing them for free. They even covered shipping. I know you've already bought a replacement but you might see what they can do. Here's a link:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer?pageKeyCode=repairLanding

[cnnc97]

Did you try contacting Canon directly? I did this for an old Powershot that was YEARS out of warranty but due to a bad lot of computer chips, Canon was repairing them for free. They even covered shipping. I know you've already bought a replacement but you might see what they can do. Here's a link:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer?pageKeyCode=repairLanding

Thanks for the link. I just put in the info and they want $129 to repair it and didn't even get around to asking what was wrong with it yet.

I think my best bet is to sell the 2 batteries and charger separately, then sell the camera for parts.

[Charles Darwin]

Could also try kijiji or Craigslist . . .

[RichGem]

http://www.e18error.com/repair.html

Then give it to the kid/niece/nephew ?

[Shave A Buck]

With tecnology changing all the time I wonder why people would repair them and then how much could they get on a re-sale. I guess it works for you if they'll buy it. A science nerd might use them for projects or expierements like on a robot or something similar.

[ImaWestie]

I have a camera we bought for $45 (Australian) which is having a very similar error - we know it's because my son turned it on while holding one hand over the extendable lense.

At that price, it's not worth fixing, even though it was a great camera - anyone we'd expect to look at it would need at least $45 to start talking to us.

The disposable age!

[slcsteve]

I used these guys to repair a G7. Fast, reliable and quite reasonable.

http://www.camerasandparts.com/canon.html

[Gafer]

Thanks for the link. I just put in the info and they want $129 to repair it and didn't even get around to asking what was wrong with it yet.

I think my best bet is to sell the 2 batteries and charger separately, then sell the camera for parts.

That's too bad. I guess they've quit doing the great customer support they used to do. A phone call might be in order. A digicam should not quit after just two years. I have three canon digital Cameras. The SLR is the "youngest" at four years old and going strong. My oldest is a full eight years old, yes it's a 4MP but not a thing wrong with it. I'd call Canon - just to express my dissatisfaction if nothing else.

[cnnc97]

Well the cameras like mine that I saw on Ebay went for $30 and $40 I think. So I guess I will be putting mine on there when I get a chance. The one that went for $40 said it was visibly damaged and didn't even have a picture of the damage.

[AlanL]

Did you try contacting Canon directly? I did this for an old Powershot that was YEARS out of warranty but due to a bad lot of computer chips, Canon was repairing them for free. They even covered shipping. I know you've already bought a replacement but you might see what they can do. Here's a link:
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer?pageKeyCode=repairLanding

+1
I had my old Canon Powershot repaired for free. They couldn't have been more accommodating.

[Rossmeister]

I don't understand why you can't return it for free and get a new one of it's a manufacturer error?

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