where is a good/cheap place to bring my camera to get it fixed?

Question

my canon SD600 wont turn on and i went to radio shack and they checked the battery and that wasnt it... so i am looking for a place that can fix it cheap for me. radio shack will send it out for $20 plus what ever it cost to fix it. the only problem with that is i paid $250 on the camera itself and i dont have the money to keep spening for my camera. ive only had it for three months.

also
i have the warrenty but stupid me forgot to send it out... do you think it is to last to send it? if not do you think i could send it in then would they fix it for free?

i am only 15 so since im not old enough for a job where i live its hard for me to get money and fix my camera which i cant stand not having.

please help me

Answer 1

The camera was purchased within the last year, so Canon will repair it under warranty as long as you have proof of purchase. You do NOT need to have sent in the card that came with the camera. I hope you still have your sales receipt. If not, you might be able to get a copy from the store, but you might have to pay a fee. That would be worth it compared to the price of a repair.

Unfortunately, there really are no good-cheap places to get cameras fixed. If they're good, they aren't cheap. It's highly skilled work. A major repair on your SD600 could easily approach or exceed the price of the camera. That's why it's often not worth it to repair inexpensive and mid-priced cameras like yours.

Here's hoping you have your receipt! Good luck.

Answer 2

I would definitely try sending out the warranty to see if it's still good. It would be worth it if they fixed your camera for free, rather than you having to pay $20 to get it fixed. If that doesn't work, I would talk to an employee at Radio Shack, and they might be able to tell you what places could fix your camera inexpensively.

Answer 3

The warranty should be good, whether or not you sent in the card. Did you save your purchase receipt in the box (or have a credit card statement?)

The camera will need to be sent back to the authorized canon service center. I don't believe any local shops will be able to fix it for you 'cheap'. Very likely it will be covered under warranty.

You may obtain technical support for your PowerShot Digital Camera as follows:

* E-mail support via our Web site at www.usa.canon.com
* Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours (currently Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. EST, excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040 or 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Find a service center:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ServiceLocatorAct&fcategoryid=224&modelid=11158