digital camera problems.

[Maddwraph]

hey guys, i have had this digital camera for about 2 years. it doesnt relly turn on anymore, and when it does it would just show a purple image, then change color, then just turn off. sometimes it wont even turn on. it records very small videos, and takes a lot of pictures. its a hp photosmart (it also says 3.2 MP) does anyone know how to fix this problem, i tried new batteries, but it wont work. if noone knows, is there a place i can get it fixed for free? thanks.

[kivikala]

...it doesnt relly turn on anymore, and when it does it would just show a purple image, then change color, then just turn off. sometimes it wont even turn on....

Sadly consumer digital cameras are not designed to last very long. The problem you are describing tells me the power on/off switch is probably kaput. There may be a more serious fault in the main logic board. I seriously doubt there is anywhere you can get it fixed for free. With the cost of cameras dropping you can get a 5MP camera for less than the cost to repair yours. Face it, "It's dead Jim".

[Shorinryu Sensei]

Yeah, a 3.2 megapixel camera is pretty much "behind the times" now. I used to work for HP troubleshootinbg the all-in-one's", but not the cameras. If you've only had it a few weeks, then it's still under warrenty. Call up tech support and see what they say. If you've changed the batteries, then it has to be something wrong with the camera. they should tell you to take it back to point of purhcase and get it replaced, or send it in. Trust me, it's easier to take it back to where you got it.

[Jay]

3.2 mp is behind times jeeeze you cant be that much more sofisticated than us 3.2 is a fair bit over here i guess we get all our stuff after you.

[Shorinryu Sensei]

I think I've seen 9.0mp at WalMart or Costco a few weeks ago. I have a 5.0 that takes good pics.

[Jay]

9mp our best is about 7mp

[P.A.L]

hey guys, i have had this digital camera for about 2 years. it doesnt relly turn on anymore, and when it does it would just show a purple image, then change color, then just turn off. sometimes it wont even turn on. it records very small videos, and takes a lot of pictures. its a hp photosmart (it also says 3.2 MP) does anyone know how to fix this problem, i tried new batteries, but it wont work. if noone knows, is there a place i can get it fixed for free? thanks.

after 2 years you don't have a warranty and repair costs more than a new one, when camera turns off after some short seconds shows a over current relay activation, so most likely a small gear in the system jams don't waste money on repair, this week Offix max has a offer on SONY 4.1 mp and 10X(3digx3.5opt)zoom, for 179 they give you a 128mb SD card free and a BROTHER 3in 1 printer too, check it out.i saw it last night from 10/16 to 10/23 i think.

this a good one to ,with a nice 10x optical zoom,

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/495759253?AID=10273773&PID=889052

[Maddwraph]

thanks for the help, but i might end up getting either the $60 one or $100 one I saw at sam goody.

or if not those, whhttp://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A0437516&cs=19&c=us&l=enat do you guys think of this one :

[kivikala]

... i might end up getting either the $60 one or $100 one I saw at sam goody.

or if not those, http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A0437516&cs=19&c=us&l=enat do you guys think of this one :

The Kobian Mercury™ CyberPix S-550V Digital Camera you selected is pretty much a case of "you get what you pay for" ($79.00). If you are looking at the Aiptek at Sam Goody it is pretty much the same thing.

As I see it, not knowing your photography needs, I can only offer a shot in the dark here.

The S-550V camera is 3.2MP, (2048 x 1536 actual) resolution. This is OK, not great, but OK for general snapshots. It will produce reasonably good 4x6 photos and maybe you can get a decent 8x10 out of it as well. (it all depends on the quality of the lens. although the 2.8f lens sounds promising, but the fixed focus is not good at all.) The 4x digital zoom is useless. All that does is reduce your overall resolution. (Optical zoom is what you want).

The feature of having SD memory cards is good. However, the 16Mb onboard memory is pretty useless and will more often than not, cause you grief. (i.e. gee why isn't the photo on my SD card? where did it go? or I lost/misplaced the usb cable and I can't down load the pix.) The selectable white balance is a good thing, and the self timer is good too. The TV-out (230x240) feature sounds rather poor.

The shutter speeds of 1/2 to 1/6000th are reasonable. And the ISO values of 100-400 aren't bad but, very limiting in dark or dimly lit scenes. It uses 4 AAA batteries which I and unsure of the capacity for # of photos per charge. I suspect it "eats" batteries like I eat potato chips (by the handful).

For the specs I read, the camera is a simple "point-n-shoot" not any better than a 35mm film disposable camera. Personally I think you will be very disappointed with this camera.

Based on your selection above, I would recommend looking at Canon A410 ($150), Canon A520 ($160), Fujifilm A345 ($150), Olympus Stylus Verve ($140), Olympus Stylus 410 ($150), Olympus Camedia D435 ($130) or D535 ($100).

Olympus has a wide range of sub-$150 cameras and a couple of sub-$100.

There is plenty to choose from in the sub-$200 price range. However the sub-$100 price range is basically full of junk. So buyer beware.

Look here for some ideas: http://imaging-resource.pricegrabber.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=48

happy hunting.

[koala_style]

my old digi started having some serious problems. turning off unexpectedly, display errors, and a distinct blue ting to all of my photos. i ended up getting up a new camera.