Problem with camera

[PlasmaBomb]

Hi all, I appear to be getting artefacts on my photos -

Would I be correct in believing that this is dust on the ccd?

 

[Sid59]

if it happens with different lenses, your sensor is dirty.

 

[PlasmaBomb]

if it happens with different lenses, your sensor is dirty.

I suppose I should have said that the camera is a Panasonic TZ-10 (UK version of the DMC-ZS7 I think). So it's a point and shoot.

 

[Maximus96]

point and shoots are cheaper to buy new than repair, no?

 

[PlasmaBomb]

point and shoots are cheaper to buy new than repair, no?

No. Though it has been repaired. I did debate it.

 

[Kanalua]

Time to upgrade to DSLR?

 

[PlasmaBomb]

Time to upgrade to DSLR?

Camera isn't even 12 months old... time to send it to Panasonic I think...

 

[Fardringle]

Have you checked to make sure that there aren't any smudges, spots, or scratches on the lens itself?

 

[bobdole369]

If not on the CCD, its on the inside of the lens. Not sure how to fix that on a P&S.