WTF is up with my GF's Coach case for her camera? **Updated 7/23** Received the fixed camera today

[mrrman]

could be a counterfeit

 

[91TTZ]

I'm dumb (and drunk)

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
That's what happens when someone is a sucker enough to buy a $150 camera pouch.

You don't get what you pay for. That's a myth. You paid a lot and you got a crappy product. In the end, you got a camera case which damaged the camera. And you paid $150 for it.

Actually it looks like he paid $30 for it.

 

[HiTek21]

damn, my ex bought me a SD450 and got that case with. Glad I didn't use the case since the camera was too small.

 

[ElFenix]

GF's SD110 gotten during that same amazon deal had similar problems with the finish and was never in a case.

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: vi_edit
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: 91TTZ
That's what happens when someone is a sucker enough to buy a $150 camera pouch.

You don't get what you pay for. That's a myth. You paid a lot and you got a crappy product. In the end, you got a camera case which damaged the camera. And you paid $150 for it.</end quote></div>

Actually it looks like he paid $30 for it.

That's what happens when someone is a sucker enough to not read a post properly. You look like a moron on the internets.

(thanks man)

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ
I'm dumb (and drunk)

W00t!!!! That makes two of us.

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: NFS4
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: d33pt
i dont think the camera is painted. it should be bare aluminum.</end quote></div>

Yeah, it's bare metal

I bet a slightly abrasive car polish will do the trick.

 

[biggestmuff]

email those pics and your story to Canon. Since they sold the case as a "Canon Coach Case for SD110", then they might provide some compensation.

 

[TallBill]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
email those pics and your story to Canon. Since they sold the case as a "Canon Coach Case for SD110", then they might provide some compensation.

I don't really get the big deal.. I mean, the camera still works fine right? The job of the camera is to take pictures, not look pretty. The OP's just has character now.

 

[wetcat007]

Actually it isn't the case, all the SD110 cameras that I've seen have that issue, not sure what the problem is.

 

[biggestmuff]

Originally posted by: TallBill
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: biggestmuff
email those pics and your story to Canon. Since they sold the case as a "Canon Coach Case for SD110", then they might provide some compensation.</end quote></div>

I don't really get the big deal.. I mean, the camera still works fine right? The job of the camera is to take pictures, not look pretty. The OP's just has character now.

You're correct, Bill, but some people like having nice looking things and keeping their products looking nice. The camera wasn't purchased like that. OP may have some recourse considering it appears to be some sort of bundle that Canon offered.

 

[LongCoolMother]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: TallBill
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: biggestmuff
email those pics and your story to Canon. Since they sold the case as a "Canon Coach Case for SD110", then they might provide some compensation.</end quote></div>

I don't really get the big deal.. I mean, the camera still works fine right? The job of the camera is to take pictures, not look pretty. The OP's just has character now.</end quote></div>

You're correct, Bill, but some people like having nice looking things and keeping their products looking nice. The camera wasn't purchased like that. OP may have some recourse considering it appears to be some sort of bundle that Canon offered.

I agree with this. Yes yes.

 

[montypythizzle]

Get this next time:
http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gea...t-Popular-Digital.html

 

[biggestmuff]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: wetcat007
Actually it isn't the case, all the SD110 cameras that I've seen have that issue, not sure what the problem is.</end quote></div>

Looks like wetcat007 is correct, but the Canon site is down at the moment.

OP, try the link in this link later:

Text

EDIT: google "canon SD110 problem"

 

[rockyct]

Originally posted by: everman
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: NFS4
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: d33pt
i dont think the camera is painted. it should be bare aluminum.</end quote></div>

Yeah, it's bare metal</end quote></div>

I bet a slightly abrasive car polish will do the trick.

Yeah, I had a cheap case that discolored my Zen Vision. Fifteen minutes rubbing off the stain with toothpaste made it brand new...and minty fresh. Take that ipod.

 

[NFS4]

More reports of the same problem

http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Po...mer-reviews/B0001G6U9I

 

[tasmanian]

Im guessing the leather is black? When it gets rubbed it sheds color and thats probably what happened to it.

 

[randomlinh]

hrm.. I have the casing of an SD110 right here (camera lens mechanism was shot, dad bought it as a floor model). Looks fine, other than the fact it's in about 100 pieces. I think he had it for a good year or two.. and he doesn't really take care of his stuff very well.

He got another sd110 and no problems w/ that either so far. I think it was another open box deal.. or something. but damn, that sucks

 

[abaez]

My sister's camera has the same problem - she doesn't have a case. I'm assuming it's just a bad paint job or something with the camera.

 

[AccruedExpenditure]

Clearly the coach bag is a fake...

 

[Chryso]

I have that same exact camera and I don't have that problem.
I bought the Canon case for it. Mine is about 3 months older than yours.
The camera works great. I haven't been able to justify replacing it yet.

 

[OrganizedChaos]

try a magic eraser

 

[NFS4]

Well, I fired off an email to Canon, not that I'm expecting them to really do something after two years. But better to try anyway.

From reading the Amazon customer reviews:

The silvery body as turned almost yellow, and has little and BIG black and grey spots all over it. I'm almost ashamed to let anyone use it to take a picture. Canon makes great products I don't understand why this one is so under standards.

The body was pitted within one year. Within 18 months it stopped working. A waste of money. But this did'nt last long. Less than a month after we bought it, dark spots began to appear everywhere in the camera body. My daughter was afraid that she was keeping the camera in the wrong place (she keeps it in a dry drawer inside a leather Canon soft case), or miscaring for it in someway. The spots began to grow more all over the camera day by day. So I wrote to Amazon and they said I had to direct my inquiry to the manufacturer, which I did'nt knowing this would'nt solve anything.

Later I found out, by reading other costumers' reviews, that what really happens is that the finish in the camera shell rubs off. I just read that this also happens to the SD100. So, beware. If you are into buying any Canon of the Digital Elph series, check thorougly and see if there are no complaints in that sense. Costumer reviews at Amazon are very useful for this research. These Canons are very beautiful and more expensive than the Canon "A" series. This is because of their smaller size and metal (not plastic) outer shell. This means you are paying more for cosmetic features that are going to wash off later!!

We decided to keep the camera and try to sell it at some cheap price and buy another one. But we have'nt been able to sell it because everybody says it looks like it's 50 years old. Well, I have SLR cameras, that belonged to my dad, which are 50 years old or more, and they don't look remotely like this one. Like another reviewer very appropiately said: "It looks like I've been through war with it". It is embarassing to offer it for sale. It looks as if it was washed with paint remover or some kind of acid.

Beware! This camera has a paint defect! After the first few months of usage, it will look like it's been in use for several years! And it will be embarrassing to be seen with it as people judge your character based on how you've taken care of the camera!

The only complaint I have is the silver finish started coming off right away. I got such a great price on the camera, that it doesn't matter that much to me. I also got a cute little Coach case with it and keep it in it pretty much all the time.

I bought this camera less than 3 months ago and though it is easy and fun to use, the silver finish on the camera body is quickly wearing away on the points where it is held to take photographs. The camera really looks dingy for being just a few months old, and I intend to contact Canon about this flaw. Otherwise it does take nice pictures, and the battery life is outstanding.

The paint started to rub off within a week! Even if always kept in its leather case. This is a joke! After 5 months of use the top starts to rub off as well, giving it a funky look like if it has been used for years. Low resale value!

The silver paint on the camera body started to rub off after two weeks of light use indoor.

And that's just after reading through half of the 100 reviews

 

[NFS4]

WOOT

Dear Brandon Hill:

Thank you for contacting Canon product support. We value you as a Canon
customer and appreciate the opportunity to assist you. I am sorry to
hear that your SD110 camera body is changing colors.

The processing of the special silver coating on the face of the
PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH contributes to its unprecedented texture.
However, it has been discovered that in some extremely rare cases,
storing the camera in a leather case or similar accessory can cause a
chemical reaction with the silver plating that creates black spots on
the cameras exterior cover. Please rest assured that this reaction has
no effect on the functioning of the camera or the people who use it.

We offer our sincerest apologies for the considerable inconvenience this
represents for our customers.

We spare no effort in our quality management, to make sure our customers
can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn
your understanding.

For details on how to have your camera serviced, please see the
information below.

If black spots have appeared on your PowerShot SD110 Digital ELPH,
please call 1-800-828-4040. It is important to follow the prompts for
the Sales Group or Presales Group. Technical Support representatives
will transfer you to this department if you reach them.

*Business hours: Currently Monday-Friday 8 AM to 12 AM Midnight,
Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM ET, excluding holidays.

You can have the exterior cover replaced with one made of a different
plating material free of charge. However, because of the material used,
please understand that the color of the new cover will be somewhat
different.

We hope this information is helpful to you. Please let us know if we
can be of any further assistance with your SD110 camera.

Thank you for choosing Canon.

Sincerely,

Joann
Technical Support Representative