Distorted image on LCD is what I get in the photo. I got a Canon IXUS400 and the LCD display is blurry and the picture is also blurry. I got of the plane and turned on my camera and saw this. Not sue of the exact cause?

If the LCD image is blurry all the time there could be an issue with the screen itself. If it only gets blurry just before you take the photo it's just doing a quick focus before the photo is taken and you're seeing that happen.

If the image is blurred on both clean the lens, if it does not fix it then it is probably a faulty lens problem.

If your Canon A85 shows distorted image in live view (camera mode) then its known problem of ccd imager chip failure. Check below image.
canon offers free of cost ccd imager chip replacement in A85 model.
Please confirm if its canon A85 camera or any other model to provide you more info.

When downloaded to your computer, are the photos also distorted? If so, this sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. Canon should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check this link for more info.
Applicable cameras include:
A40, A60, A70, A75, A80, A85, A95, A300, A310, S1 IS, S60, S200, S230, S330, S400, S410, S500, SD100, SD110, IXUS V2/300/400/430/500, IXY Digital 30/30a/200a/300a/D320/400/ 450/500

If picture is blurry but image is not distorted with color shades then camera needs focus adjustment that can be performed in Canon service center. Please check with nearest Canon service center about repair cost and decide to get it repaired or not.
Thanks.

Hello,
Canon A75 gives such distorted image when its ccd imager got defective. This part will be replaced.

Canon will replace it free of cost as per announced scheme for same problem in few models.

Please click on Canon CCD Advisory to see details.

Good luck.

This is a test....

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1164376280.html

Player, could you be more specific on the symptoms. Does the image also look blurry on the LCD. Any weird colors? And please reconfirm that you have a Canon SD200 (SD Card) and not an S200 (Compact Flash Card).

Your camera may be subject to a recall by Canon. Take a look at: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=225&modelid=13390&keycode=2112&id=29819 That page includes contact information.