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When I turn on camera image is blurred and will

When I turn on camera image is blurred...I can see movement but will not focus at all...My brother has the same camera and his recently started doing the same thing! Was never wet or outside- has new batteries....

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    CameraR Oct 16, 2009

    This sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, 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

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