I recently tried to take pictures with my camera after dropping it and all the pictures I take even on the screen of the camera it's extremely blurry, this has happened once before but all I had to do was clean the lens, but that hasn't worked. I have even reset all my settings!!! PLEASE HELP! Immediately!!!
thank you
2007-09-21 08:36:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Photography
Unfortunately, digital cameras are generally very fragile when compared to film cameras. If you dropped this one it may have internal damage that only a repair shop can deal with.
Depending on where you purchased the camera, you may have had the opportunity to purchase an additional warranty. If you did so, check the rules on it. Some additional store warranties cover accidental damage. If you don't have coverage for it that way and it is a very expensive camera if may be covered under homeowner's insurance (but unless its worth well over $1000 I wouldn't go that route due to deductibles).
If by some chance this happens to be a camera with removable lens - take off the lens and then reattach it. The contacts may have been jarred. If that doesn't work then try a new lens.
Repair work on digital cameras can often be more than the camera is worth. Just having one looked at will run $50 before they do anything in most cases. That being said, if you don't have any warranty or insurance coverage on the camera I would try opening the case. Just take the screws out and CAREFULLY look to see if you see any cracks or pieces out of place. If something is obviously disconnected or out of place you may be able to fix it. PLEASE realize this will probably NOT work. But it is a last ditch effort before purchasing a new camera.
Best of luck with this. I know how heartbreaking it is to drop a camera.
2007-09-21 09:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Photography.Guide@About.com 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sounds like you've damaged your camera. You can get an estimate for getting it repaired, buy you may find that the estimate is more then the cost of replacing your camera.
2007-09-21 18:42:55 · answer #2 · answered by Nihl_of_Brae 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you dropped it, it isn't covered by the warranty. Repairs will likely cost more than a new camera. Use this one as a paperweight and enjoy shopping for your new camera.
2007-09-21 16:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Since you dropped it, it sounds like the auto-focus is broken or the lens itself out of alignment. If it has a manual focus, try that - if not you'll have to get it repaired.
2007-09-21 15:43:06 · answer #4 · answered by PJH 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you have the camera serviced, they do not take kindly to been dropped, you may have damaged it.
2007-09-21 15:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Benthebus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋