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Where should I send in my Canon Powershot SD300 to repair a lens problem?

July 7, 2009 by Cam 

fairgame16 asked:


I dropped my Canon Powershot SD300 and the lens got bent and will not go back into the camera. I am not sure where to send in the camera, or who to contact about this problem. Internally the camera is fine, just the crooked lens piece. I'm not sure if I can drop it off at a local camera shop, or have to send it in to Canon, or have any other options other than that. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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5 Responses to “Where should I send in my Canon Powershot SD300 to repair a lens problem?”

  1. vienna2001 on July 9th, 2009 5:15 pm

    Take it to a camera shop which sells Canon.

    They’ll know what to do.

  2. loco_scorpion_66 on July 11th, 2009 7:50 pm

    Dude if I were you I would replace it before paying for any repair, you will come out ahead. Especially if you buy last years model it will be a much better investment.

  3. Petra_au on July 15th, 2009 2:47 am

    The SD300 is a 3 year old model camera. If the lens is permanently damaged, then it would be pointless to try to get it fixed.
    It would actually be cheaper to buy a new camera.
    The advantage of a new model is better image quality & features and faster camera performance etc.

    good luck…

  4. Edwin on July 17th, 2009 3:40 am

    Any repairs will be at your expense since you abused the camera by dropping it. The cost will likely exceed the price of a new camera.

    Use the Powershot SD300 as a paperweight and begin shopping for your new camera. You should find plenty of good deals now. Use a wrist strap or neck strap with your new camera to prevent dropping it. (I wish I had $1 for every question in here that begins “… I dropped my camera…”)

  5. Dory M on July 20th, 2009 4:38 am

    The best place to actually repair it would be to have Canon work on it (check their website for support). Telling you now though it will cost more than the camera is worth. If you wish to try some simple fixes that sometimes actually work, try:

    and this forum has further discussion on the issue:

    and if you’re very brave, or know someone who’s handy with a screwdriver:

    If you do go with the brave option, MAKE SURE you read this first:

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