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Phillip B asked in Consumer ElectronicsCameras · 1 decade ago

What's wrong with this camera, please?

See the two examples at http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/phillip.bicknell/Cam...

The camera is a Canon IXUS 500:

http://www.cameras.co.uk/details/canon-ixus-500.cf...

It's taken just under 10,000 photos. The problem is intermittent, going away after the camera is unused for a couple of weeks, then returning after a couple of hundred shots.

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  • Hearty
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Could be a circuit needs replacement - take it to a digital camera repair place for a better opinion from an expert.

  • 1 decade ago

    You have an older 5mp camera. Im sure it gave you excellent photos.

    I dont think its worth taking in for professional camera. You can now get better cameras for 65-100 pounds. ($100-$150 US). You will likely have to pay for the estimate whether or not you decide to repair it. I would opt for a new camera. Digital point n shoots once past warranty period are really disposable cameras unless its a repair you can perform yourself.

  • 1 decade ago

    Looks like a sensor fault to me. May not be worth repairing.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Looks like a magenta color shift. Could be a sensor problem. Your question is for a qualified technician.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Go into your settings menu and reset everything to the default.

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