is it worth it to repair a P&S camera?

[purbeast0]

last may when i was snorkeling, i didn't realize my underwater housing had a leak in it until it was a bit too late. it wasn't soaked inside, but enough water got inside to do damage to my canon s95.

the camera still works. however the LCD screen is completely messed up, and i can't even change modes on the camera for the most part. but i'm thinking i may just keep it in it's current condition and use it as my "underwater camera" until it just dies. the underwater housing has a really slow leak in it, but i can use it underwater for 30-45 minutes at a time no problem. only thing is, i can't see what i'm taking pictures of.

but would it be worth it to get this camera repaired? i really have no clue as to where to even start looking tat getting it repaired, or what is wrong. i'm guessing something on the internals got water damaged and fried. but i don't know since it still works.

anyone have any experience with this type of thing? i paid $400 for this camera back in the day, and it takes pretty nice pictures. i did just get a DSLR, but it would also be nice to have this in working condition to throw in my pocket as well. also wondering if this is the kind of thing i could fix myself if i knew what the problem with it actually is.

anyone know?

 

[CuriousMike]

I don't know, but I'd look at Craigslist for S95's ( or amazon used. )
You might find one for much cheaper than repair.

 

[corkyg]

Used S95s can be had for less than $100. Repair would probably be at least $125. My decision would be to replace it with a better model.

 

[purbeast0]

ah okay. yeah i'll probably continue to use it for underwater pictures and stuff, then maybe snag some other P&S to have along side the DSLR.

 

[fralexandr]

keh charges a flat $130 + shipping for point and shoot repairs.

if it's just the display, you can replace it yourself for ~$17
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-LCD-Scr...386?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33a4434a0a
it might be worth a try, if you have the tools to take apart your s95 and like fixing things.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmtD0i6HBio
an s95 lcd replacement video

 

[purbeast0]

it's definitely more than just the lcd. changing settings on it doesn't work. like some of the settings with the knob won't work or it goes all wonky on other settings.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

last may when i was snorkeling, i didn't realize my underwater housing had a leak in it until it was a bit too late. it wasn't soaked inside, but enough water got inside to do damage to my canon s95.

the camera still works. however the LCD screen is completely messed up, and i can't even change modes on the camera for the most part. but i'm thinking i may just keep it in it's current condition and use it as my "underwater camera" until it just dies. the underwater housing has a really slow leak in it, but i can use it underwater for 30-45 minutes at a time no problem. only thing is, i can't see what i'm taking pictures of.

but would it be worth it to get this camera repaired? i really have no clue as to where to even start looking tat getting it repaired, or what is wrong. i'm guessing something on the internals got water damaged and fried. but i don't know since it still works.

anyone have any experience with this type of thing? i paid $400 for this camera back in the day, and it takes pretty nice pictures. i did just get a DSLR, but it would also be nice to have this in working condition to throw in my pocket as well. also wondering if this is the kind of thing i could fix myself if i knew what the problem with it actually is.

anyone know?

Keep your eyes open. There have been some real deals on Nikon 1 J-series including the dive housing. I bought my son the J1 deal with the dive housing for around $200. There was just a good deal on the J4 with dive housing for about the same money. Nikonrumos usually points these out.

 

[Rottie]

If you have big money then you can take it for repair shop.