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Category: Problems with Photo Equipment - Tips & Tricks

Photography Question 

Phil Sauvey 		 

Olympus C5050z


 
 
My Olympus C5050z has been working flawlessly for years until recently. When taking photos, I see colored shadows in the LCD and when I take photos it appears that the camera has been drastically moved when shooting. My wife took it along on a recent trip back east so the camera went through airport security equipment, which it had many times before. I will attempt to attach an example of what the camera is doing. Any suggestions as to what might be the problem would be greatly appreciated.


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0 April 18, 2006

 

Phil Sauvey 		 
 
 
My gallery with an example can be found at;
http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/big.php?photoID=1991820


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0 April 17, 2006

 

Jon Close 		  Many manufacturers, including Olympus, have been issuing service advisories or recalls for cameras that have a defective CCD chip made by Sony. Your pic is typical of the failure. See this LINK for Oly's Service Advisory on the C-5050 and C-730, then contact Olympus Customer Service for repair.


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0 April 18, 2006

 

Phil Sauvey 		  Jon,

Thank you very much for the link and for your help regarding this!!! This is a great camera and I am hoping to return it to duty someday. Once again, many thanks!


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0 April 18, 2006

 

Phil Sauvey 		  Jon,

I contacted Olympus and the were quick to admit the problem. My camera is on the way for repairs. Your response was extremely valuable. Heck, they are even going to cover the shipping costs! Thanks again!!
Phil


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0 May 01, 2006

 
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