Sometimes no matter how cautious and careful you are in using your digital SLR camera, there comes a point when it stops functioning the way it did when you first bought it.
Some digital SLR cameras have a certain life span, a period wherein it can fully function before it starts slipping out of its prime.
The problem is that sometimes, having your camera repaired may cost you more money than just getting a new one altogether.
This is because digital SLR cameras have compact builds and electronic components that make them difficult to disassemble and repair.
Just the process of diagnosing the specific problem with your camera requires using specialized equipment.
Repair centers charge a lot for fixing your camera problems because they have to use and spend on special calibration tools and equipment.
Here are some of the common digital camera problems encountered by SLR camera owners and users.
One of the top commonly encountered digital camera problems is the malfunctioning of the zoom lens.
This usually occurs when the lens is out of alignment.
When this happens, the camera loses its ability to focus an error message appears on the LCD screen.
Another common problem are the defective memory card doors which have broken hinges.
The common and innocent mistake of pushing the memory card into the slot the wrong way can lead to damaged memory card contacts.
Other common problems are cracked or scratched LCD screens, broken battery covers, and dysfunctional camera sensors.
If you're not sure whether the errors you're encountering are caused by hardware malfunction and need professional repair, here are some of the things you should check first: 1)Batteries - Sometimes errors occur when the batteries are too low.
Try inserting fully-charged batteries and see if you still encounter the same problems.
2)Memory card - Many users report that their cameras do not turn on and/or malfunction when their memory card is full.
3)Camera settings - You can also check your settings just in case you accidentally pushed the wrong button that changed your menu settings.
4)Camera reset - You can also try resetting the camera via the menu or by turning off your camera and removing the batteries for 24 hours.
If none of these suggestions work, the next thing to do is call an accredited and authorized repair center.
Try as much as possible to explain the problem in detail and ask for the minimum shipping and repair costs.
Also ask if they give warranties on their repair work.
If the repair cost amounts to around 75% of the original price of your camera, you might want to rethink getting it repaired and consider getting used digital SLR cameras if you're low on the budget.