Hunting Washington Forum
Community => Photo & Video => Topic started by: KenPCPilot on August 26, 2011, 04:46:39 AM
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I have enjoyed amateur photography for many years and especially wildlife and sports photography. I finally made the big jump last August and purchased a DSLR after years using film SLRs. I bought a Sony Alpha 550L. I always care for my equipement and use it under normal conditions. During my vacation this July in Hawaii the camera just quit working. I sent it in since it was still under warranty. The Sony technician said it had corrosion damage and the warranty does not cover corrosion damage. I was quite angry as I have 15 year old cameras I kept with and used with this camera. I asked how this happened under normal use and they could not give me an answer. They said probably some corrosive agent got into the camera. The wanted me to pay $450.00 to repair the camera I had pain $850.00 only 8 months before. The customer service folks at Sony would not relent so I am royally screwed! Please do not make the same mistake I did. If you buy purchase from Costco or some dealer that offers a no restriction extended warranty because the Sony factory warranty is absolutely worthless. I guess next time I go to the shooting range I will bring some Sony logo stickers for bullseyes.
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Wow. Sorry to hear of your problem. Maddening! :bash:
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All I hear ya...I have a cannon video recorder which spends more time in California being fixed than in Washington filming game ...just had it fixed last week for eating my tapes ..I get it back and it still eats my tapes ...So where do ya think its at now ?? :bash:
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Sorry to hear about the problem, I have had the Sony a700 for a few years now and not had any problems. Hope you can get it resolved.
