Digital SLRs, Interchangeable Lens Compacts & Lens: should i replace it , or fix it ?

Sunday, June 5, 2011

should i replace it , or fix it ?

i have a black nikon coolpix digital camera. nothing WOW or fantastic. but there is a lens error and when i turn it on the camera makes a perky noise and says lens error again. should i take it into a repair shop and question someone to fix it OR should i just buy a new camera. my camera is not even a full year ancient. i got it last year for christmas. i saw another camera that it like $ 90 but does anyone know any excellent websites or numbers that i can call or contact about my camera. by the way.. i live in canada , so i dont want to ship it to the united states or anything. JUST IN CANADA… or in ontario.

THANKS ! HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME !

Answer by Jim A
Life under a year ancient I’d contact List and question them. They may honor the conundrum if the camera hasn’t been roughed up, wet or dropped.

Repair on your own is an option but can be more expensive than a new camera.

Answer by Sakura
If it’s less than a year ancient then it should still be under warranty.

Call this number for Repair and Product Support in Canada 1-877-534-9910

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I bought a used digital camera (Nikon S6) for USD 164 six months back. Cost of a new camera was USD 246 at that time. Recently it stopped working. The shop where I had bought this camera from, offered me to buy it for USD 41. I went to Nikon Service center and I got to know repairing cost varies from USD 66 to USD132 depending on type of component they need to replace. Please advise me whether I should get it repaired or sell it.

Answer by CinderBlock
Persons teeny tiny cameras aren’t cheap. If you need that form business, and you’re otherwise pleased with the performance, get it repaired. It would be cheaper than selling and replacing it.

On the additional hand, it sometimes becomes a mental issue – you won’t trust the camera anymore. If that is the case (like it would be for my wife), sell it and bite the bullet to buy a new one.

Answer by Kangkung – 133
don`t buy new one.

Answer by TomTom
SELL IT
go for a new camera with a warranty and minor improvements

Answer by daily.tripper
Since you are pleased with the Nikon S6 camera, my advice will be: Sell your faulty camera and get a groundbreaking new Nikon S6, complete with warranty. If possible, spend some extra dollars as an investment for an extended warranty period. What’s vital is that you should by from a reputable dealer. Buying a digital camera, especially the tiny and slim Nikon S6, you have to really rely on warranty. In buying a used gear, or repairing a faulty one, you depends on your lucky stars hard. When a used camera goes clunk, you will tend to try to repair it. A digital camera is a small electronics computer. It will work for some time and suddenly, it goes clunk again. That’s why I advise on some serious thought of getting a new camera. After getting a new camera (please don’t forget to fill in your warranty form), you’ll have a peace of mind for at least one year, and if you pay for an extended warranty period, you will still be happily clicking away up to three years. Hope that helps.

Answer by kaitie
i wouldnt have gotten a used 1 anyway!!!

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