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Chas_T · 07-13-2006, 10:48 AM

Buzz,

I've own/ed 4 Cannons. An SD400, SD550, G6 and an AE-1. The SD400, which took great photos for my usage, had the infamous E-18 Error.

I attempted to fix the lens problem using some of the techniques suggested via research and never solved the issue. The camera was out of warranty when the error occurred. Rather then send it back to Cannon, I just trashed it. From what I understand, it's a minimum $100 charge to repair it so I moved on with a G6 (bought extended warranty) and bought the wife an SD550 (no extended warranty).

I had the SD400 for over 2 years. The other two Cannon's are less then a year old and I haven't had any problems. I was very disappointed with the failure of the SD400, but the Cannon's take excellent photos for a point and shoot family.

Anyway, perhaps I was a fool to continue with Cannon, but I like their output and was willing to take the chance with them again.

07-13-2006, 10:48 AM	#2 of 14
Chas_T Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 01:34 PM Local Date: 09-05-2008 Posts: 765	Re: Cannon A620 and "E18 Error" Buzz, I've own/ed 4 Cannons. An SD400, SD550, G6 and an AE-1. The SD400, which took great photos for my usage, had the infamous E-18 Error. I attempted to fix the lens problem using some of the techniques suggested via research and never solved the issue. The camera was out of warranty when the error occurred. Rather then send it back to Cannon, I just trashed it. From what I understand, it's a minimum $100 charge to repair it so I moved on with a G6 (bought extended warranty) and bought the wife an SD550 (no extended warranty). I had the SD400 for over 2 years. The other two Cannon's are less then a year old and I haven't had any problems. I was very disappointed with the failure of the SD400, but the Cannon's take excellent photos for a point and shoot family. Anyway, perhaps I was a fool to continue with Cannon, but I like their output and was willing to take the chance with them again.