Canon A75, loses image completely-maybe image sensor?

My Olympus C-5050 digital suddenly exhibited the identical problem in the spring of 2005, making the camera completely useless. A repair was estimated to cost over $200, which I didn't think was worthwhile. Several months later, while browsing the web (on DP Review I think), I learned of an Olympus recall and free repair including shipping both ways. This problem might be similar to what you now have, except the recall may not be in effect for you. I later read that the Sony CCD sensors used in numerous models of cameras from many different camera manufacturers had a fault and Sony was paying each camera company to replace customers' defective circuitry. Since the repair last fall, my camera has functioned flawlessly.

Consider calling Canon USA and insisting that they check for recalls or other customers with similar problems. Perhaps your efforts will be rewarded with a free repair (or another camera.) Good luck.

canon does repair it free of charge even after
warranty I just sent back my powershot a75 I got
almost 3 years ago!! (that stopped taking pictures all I got was some Pink & Black lines across the screen) they even paid for the shipping of both ways!!!

canon has done a recall on the ccd sensor and whether you are under warranty or not they will fix it free of charge...for more info go to there website. :) I'm sending my a75 back right now. Or better yet call 1-800-828-4040

first of all, that's a very nice picture ;] but I'm guessing you won't share my enthusiasm...

I heard of the same outcome caused by a fault with the main circuit, and it's something that you need to send for repair.

I guess that "a little over a year" is post warranty dead line.
The other guy got this bug just inside the warranty, 10 months I think.

Get an estimate, and decide if it makes sense to send for repair or not.

Good luck

How long did it take for them to fix it and return the camera to you?

Thanks for this posting - I got my A75 fixed by calling the number provided above in Aug 2008: 1-800-828-4040! Just wanted to express my gratitude!!