Sometimes the contacts between the flash head and the circuit don't touch --
it's an "easy fix". That shouldn't keep it from focusing, though....
New Olympus cameras have a one year warranty. You can send it directly to
Olympus yourself, with proof of purchase. Proper repair usually requires a
special programming device which few non-Olympus facilities have.
bhinderks@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I bring to the fount of all Oly knowledge a problem with an IS-10. A friend
> e-mailed me (since she knows I use Oly gear) about someone with a weird
> IS-10 problem. Told her I didn't know but would put it out to the group.
>
> Barry, I have a question re: Olym. cameras. On the weekend ran into a a
> lady that told her story of buying an IS-10 from Kerrisdale cameras for
> $650.00....used it three times, then it would not focus....took it back to
> K. Cameras and they told her it would cost $360.00 to repair, and that it
> had something to do with the flash attachment. She thought this a tad
> steep.....the camera had taken excellent pictures with and without the
> flash....she has not dropped it banged it etc.
>
> Is this a common problem with the IS-10's?? How long is Oly's warranty on
> new product (I am assuming that this is a new camera)? Is it something that
> can be repaired at a "regular" repair facility?
>
> Thanks for the help
> Barry H
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