I have a Samsung digital camera - price about $300. I dropped it in sand at the beach. Now the lens will not extract (open) as it should when we turn the camera on. Can it be cleaned so that it works? What is the cost to have a digital camera cleaned/repaired? Thanks
2007-10-28 20:26:06 · 8 answers · asked by demilligan2003 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I would have a camera shop look at it. Sounds like it may just have sand in it, that's keeping it from working. But you should really look at some new cameras! Prices are cheap and they are way smaller everyday..good luck.
2007-10-28 20:34:31 · answer #1 · answered by dave s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.I.P. Samsung. Use it as a paperweight and begin shopping for a new camera. As already stated, repairs will be at your expense and probably cost as much as a new camera.
When you get your new camera, check at cameraarmor.com and bonicadive.com and see if either of them offers a protective cover for it.
Buy a nice, wide, comfortable neck strap for your new camera and keep it securely hanging around your neck. In 36 years I have yet to drop a camera.
2007-10-28 22:10:59 · answer #2 · answered by EDWIN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sometimes, those camera shops will charge you between 50 and 100 dollars just to diagnose it. That doesn't include the repair costs, so you may spend as much to repair it as spending for a brand new camera. the choice is yours.
2007-10-28 21:11:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy one of the Olympus Stylus SW series of cameras. They are shockproof to a 5' drop and waterproof. Some models are even crushproof.
2016-05-25 23:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search for an authorized service center who will perform a CLA=clean lube adjust. Some centers will fix everything broken for a flat fee.
2007-10-29 18:05:43 · answer #5 · answered by Digital One 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a new one. The price for the other option can be the same if not close to a price of a newer and better one.
2007-10-28 20:33:34 · answer #6 · answered by Victor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cheaper to repaire it unless you can afford a new one.if you have house insurance it may be coverd by that.
2007-10-28 22:35:41 · answer #7 · answered by barney rubble. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they charge $150
just to look at the camera
plus parts
you decide
2007-10-29 00:45:04 · answer #8 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋