Digital Camera & Camcorder Failures

In the past week, four major camera makers have quietly published service advisories admitting their digital cameras are dying. In each case, the flaw appears to involve Sony CCD sensors using epoxy packaging that eventually lets in moisture.

Sony’s own cameras are among those affected, and the company also has dozens of affected camcorder models. Sony is believed to be picking up the tab for the repairs for the other camera makers as well, regardless of warranty status. (If true, a laudable approach.)

SlashDot

Sony says : It has recently come to our attention that a limited number of Sony products that incorporate an image sensor device, or CCD, manufactured from October 2002 through March 2004 may exhibit the following condition:
- When the product is used in camera mode, the LCD panel and/or electronic viewfinder exhibits either a distorted image or no image.

Advisory links : Konica Minolta - Canon - Fuji - Sony

BIM2K has posted example pics and manufacturers’ advisory links in the forum here: Digital camera and camcorder advisory!!!