HUGE Sony CCD recall (affects more than one brand).....

[Dr Mordrid]

Mentioned in the camara forum, but this one deserves larger notice here too....

Links where I have 'em;

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1128958202.html

Sony:

Sony digital still cameras affected: DSC-F717, DSC-P10, DSC-P12, DSC-P2, DSC-P31, DSC-P32, DSC-P51, DSC-P52, DSC-P7, DSC-P71, DSC-P72, DSC-P8, DSC-P92, DSC-U10, DSC-U20, DSC-U30, DSC-U60, DSC-V1, MVC-CD400, MVC-CD500, MVC-FD200

Sony camcorders affected: CCD-TRV108E, CCD-TRV208E, CCD-TRV218E, CCD-TRV228E, CCD-TRV418E, CCD-TRV428E, DCR-DVD100E, DCR-DVD101E, DCR-DVD200E, DCR-DVD91E, DCR-HC14E, DCR-HC15E, DCR-HC16E, DCR-HC18E, DCR-HC20E, DCR-HC30E, DCR-IP45E, DCR-IP55E, DCR-IP5E, DCR-IP7E, DCR-PC101E, DCR-PC103E, DCR-PC104E, DCR-PC105E, DCR-PC106E, DCR-PC107E, DCR-PC115E, DCR-PC120E, DCR-TRV12E, DCR-TRV145E, DCR-TRV147E, DCR-TRV14E, DCR-TRV16E, DCR-TRV18E, DCR-TRV19E, DCR-TRV22E, DCR-TRV238E, DCR-TRV239E, DCR-TRV240E, DCR-TRV245E, DCR-TRV24E, DCR-TRV250E, DCR-TRV255E, DCR-TRV25E, DCR-TRV265E, DCR-TRV27E, DCR-TRV33E, DCR-TRV340E, DCR-TRV40E, DCR-TRV460E, DCR-TRV50E, DCR-TRV738E, DCR-TRV740E, DCR-TRV940E, DCR-TRV950E, DCR-VX2000E, DCR-VX2100E

Sony PDAs affected: CLIÉ PEG-NZ 90

http://www.css.ap.sony.com/consumer/template/ANDetails.aspx?Id=45536

Canon:

PowerShot A60, PowerShot A70, PowerShot A75, PowerShot A300, PowerShot A310, Digital IXUS V3, Digital IXUS II, Digital IXUS IIs

MV600i, MV630i, MV650i, MV700i, MV730i, MV750i, MV5i, MV5i MC, MV6i MC
ZR60, ZR65 MC, ZR70 MC, ZR80, ZR85, ZR90, Elura 40 MC, Elura 50

http://www.canon-asia.com/index.jsp?fuseaction=image-phenomena_notice

Fuji:

FinePix A303, F410, F700

http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/ServiceSupportProductContent.jsp?dbid=839010&prodcat=2147483647&sscucatid=664262&quicklink=true

Konica/Minolta:

DiMAGE 7/7Hi, A1, Xi/Xt/X20, S414, F300

http://www.konicaminoltasupport.com/English.importantnotice_en.0.html

Olympus:

http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1129211795.html

(not in English yet on Olympus site)

Oops.....

Dr. Mordrid

[GT98]

Is there a limitation on when this is going to run out? I have a F717 and it hasn't crapped out yet

[Dr Mordrid]

I'd call the closest service center for whichever product and ask them about getting it repaired/replaced before it craps out.

Dr. Mordrid

[DarrenD]

Thanks for the info Dr Mordrid

I have a Canon MV600i and over 3 months ago the CCD broke (I assumed since the distortion was in the view-finder, LCD view-finder, recorded onto the tape). I sent it back to my supplier under their 2 year warranty deal and I have not seen it since. I did not manage to take it with me on my trip to Florida with the family (:

I will certainly be ringing my supplier armed with this extra information. Thanks.

[mits]

OOpps!!!
Doc, Thanks for the info!
But all the links are for USA customers, what about Europeans ? any announcement ?
Oh my god, and i have a DCR-TRV50E and a DSC-V1 but they are still ok.

[Dr Mordrid]

The UK Sony site has also announced, so as before my suggestion is to call your local Sony etc. distributor and see if your cam is covered and how to proceed.

Dr. Mordrid

[Debbie]

Thanks Doc,

I have a PowerShot A70. Its 2 years old now and have never had any problems yet even in our hot summers. Howevr I shall talk to the Canon supplyers (their office and workshops ony 5 mins. away) first thing tomorrow.

Much obliged Doc.

[J1NG]

D'oh!!! My DSC-W7 Digital Camera is fine. But I forgot about the miniDV Camcorder. It's a TRV22E, crap...

J1NG

[J1NG]

And guess what? I just tried turning it on just now (3 month none use, kept in Sony padded camera bag inside a strong box), and... Can't see a thing with it. Looks like I'm gonna have to make a call tomorow...

Grrr...

J1NG

[Dr Mordrid]

You know what they say about putting all your eggs in one basket?

Hopefully the other manufacturers will learn from this that putting their market share in the hands of Sony is fraught with risk.

Dr. Mordrid

[Jammrock]

Turns out I did have to recall my camcorder. The CCD failed earlier this year and I just filled out the form. FOr those who still need to , or may need to, go through the process, the US form is here:

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=hid_legalnotice

Then select the appropriate link. Sony will send, or email, a shipping label to send back the product for free repair.

Jammrock

[Jerry Jones]

What a disaster.

Jerry Jones

http://www.jonesgroup.net

[Technoid]

Damn, I've got a minolta s414

[Paul79UF]

I had this problem with my old beat up Canon SD110 camera. Don't worry too much if your camera is affected. I don't know about the other manufacturers but Canon made the whole process very quick and easy.

I emailed them, they sent me a pre-paid UPS label, and a form to fill out with my info. About a week after dropping it off at the UPS store I get a package back (FedEx 2 day) from the service center.

Inside is a shiny new (refurbished) SD1000.

Here's my dinged, dented, and scratched old camera -


Here's the new one -


and a few samples of the black/purple pictures the defective CCD wiring caused -