Is our Panasonic digital camera ruined?

by 阿狗

We have a Panasonic digital camera, 7megapixel, and have had it about 2 being now. The past couple months we noticed all pictures we take, that once we load them on a computer or print them there is a horizontal line through it. Each picture has this line through them and it’s annoying. Can it be flat or just get a new camera?

Answer by tallgaloot
Sounds like you might have a crack on the lens. Take a look and see. but, yes, you may need a new camera.

Answer by Aidan M
My estimate is that this is a fault in the CCD sensor (the “film” in a digital camera). There were a rash of these problems in sensors produced by Sony in 2005 (see link below) with the common symptom of a horizontal line appearing on the image. Many companies were will to fix this fault for free.

You have (possibly) two options.

1. If you can gain access to the sensor (depending on the camera, you might be able to take off the lens to get access), you might use a lens blower to try to knock off any dust, etc that fell onto the sensor. It’s possible (though unlikely) that this is your conundrum.

2. You can call Panasonic and tell them about the conundrum, highlighting that this is a sensor fault, and try to get them to spring for the repair. If they won’t the cost of the repair is doubtless prohibitive (around $ 200 for Canon), so you’ll end up tossing the camera.

What do you reckon? Answer below!

Trying to buy a new camera, im looking at a Nikon and a Panasonic, which one should i get?

Answer by Jake
nikon

Answer by nikonguy
Look at Nikon, or Canon

My preference in the larger DSLR’s are the Nikon’s (of course!)

Canon makes excellent stuff too, but I prefer the “ergonomics” or layout on the Nikon.

In the less vital Point n shooters, Canon may have the slight edge.

Both cameras are excellent, but Canon gives a larger selection of cameras with an “optical viewfinder” which I prefer in the bright sunlight.
Those LCD viewfinders can be hard to see in bright sunlight.

Make sure you get one with the VR (Vibration Reduction, Nikon)
or the IS (Image Stabilization, Canon) to help you get excellent shots in the low set alight tough shooting situation.

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