Camera help?

Question

I Have a Kodak 8 megapixel (i think its the C874??) anyway, the lens was extended because it was on then my dad dropped it so now the lens is like stuck and when I turn it on it says Welcome then tries to open the lens then tries to cloes it then goes to a black screen and then thats it. I think were past warrenty so is there anything I can do to fix it? Also I had about 3000 pictures from my trip to Paris andI had it on a memory card & the card was in when my dad dropped it so will the pictures be safe???????? Please help!!!!!!!

Answer 1

The memory card should be OK - you can transfer the photos directly using a memory card reader that's connected to your computer's USB port - for example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=40000069+1319721987+4024&Description=memory+card+reader&name=%241+-+%2410
just be sure to get a memory card reader that supports the type of memory used by your digital camera.

Answer 2

First, the pictures on the memory card are okay. Take it out and bring the card to CVS or WalMart and stick it in one of those kiosks and you'll see the pics. You can even get them put on a CD while you're at it.

Either that, or get a card reader and you can copy the pics to your computer.

The camera wouldn't be covered under warranty because the camera was dropped. That kind of damage isn't covered. The camera is going to have to go to a camera shop or be replaced.

Get an estimate, it'll probably be cheaper to get a new camera unless the damage is really minor.

I had a similar thing happen to my Fuji camera and it took almost 6 months for the repair because the camera went back to Japan.

Answer 3

There is not much you could do for the camera. except to send it to a camera repair shop. And concerning the pictures, I'm very sure there is no problem at all with them or the card since this has no moving parts that could be damaged.