Olympus Digital Camera Repair

[bluebear]

Anyone know of a cheap place to get my camera sorted in Bangkok. Its well out of its warranty so I dont want to go to the official repair shop - its expensive and its in the middle of nowhere by the Laos embassy.

Last time I walked round MBK none of the shops wanted to touch it.

Any recommendations? If the repair costs enough I would just ditch it - its 6 years old now.

Cheers

[yeti]

I repaired my Olympus camera 1 year ago (broken pixels) in the official shop, which was at a 5 minutes tuk tuk ride from MBK. I think I paid around 5000 THB which was Ok for me.

I don't remember the shop address, but I can try to find it if you cannot get it on internet.

[yeti]

Why don't you try Foto Systems (I think it's the one I used, not sure) or Jebsen & Jessen, the 2 shops listed on Olympus Website?

[lopburi3]

Sorry but do not believe any six year old digital camera could or should be repaired. Buy yourself a new model and be amazed at how great the advancements have been in that time.

The only place that would have any chance of having parts would be the official dealer but even then it is not likely unless you are talking a professional class camera. There just is not that much that can be repaired - it is replace when the part to replace is available.

Edited December 2, 2005 by lopburi3

[bluebear]

Yeti - Foto Systems is the one out by the Laos embassy. If there is no other place I will try the Jebsen one, but I am hoping for somewhere easier to get to and cheaper - which is basically along the lines of Lopburis point.

There was another repair shop on Rama 4 which didnt want to touch it - wonder if its the same one. if you can find the address shove it on will you.

I just hate the thought of throwing a camara out if a local place could repair it for 1000B or something instead of 3000b at the official place ( that would be my wonder if its worth it barrier )

The fault is something to do with the power switch - no power is getting to the camera and yes, i have tried new batteries

[astral]

Price up the camera on E-bay, then check the repair cost.

My guess is you will be buying a new camera.

[lopburi3]

One thing you could try yourself is to use a pencil eraser (ink type better) to rub the contacts and springs of the battery holder to make very sure good contact is being made. It's a longshot but worth the try.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Any recommendations?  If the repair costs enough I would just ditch it - its 6 years old now.

Cheers

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What is the model of the camera? I am after some older Olympus models, I might be able to take it off your hands...

[bluebear]

Its a C3000Z 3MP

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Olympus_Camedia_C_30..._Review_5343287

I tried quiet a few places over the weekend but they all went "go see the olympus dealer", so I hope that the Rama 4 branch will sort it out. If not I will let you know. I have 3 memory cards etc that would go with it.