About Olympus C-4040, please help and thanks!

Dear All,

I just bought a reconditioned Olympus C-4040 from Olympus America at Ebay.
The price was $380 and I totally paid $416 for tax and shipping. I have
questions about this camera, and I appreciate your help.
1. Although I read some positive reviews about re-conditioned cameras from
Olympus, I am not sure what it would be after several months, and how was
the problem. Does anyone have the similar experience?
2. I used it last night for about 30 min. adjust the settings, and I found
that the LCD monitor was hot, at least quite warm. Is this normal? I am
worrying that if it works like this, it may shorten the life of the
electronic components in the camera. I had experience using a C-3030, and I
don't remember that the LCD monitor was hot.
3. Should I keep this, or, should I return to the seller? I am confused. I
have 30 days to return it, and 90 days of warranty.
4. Is/was C-4040 a good camera or not? Why Olympus discontinued its
production?

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"Jeff" wrote in message
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Dear All,

I just bought a reconditioned Olympus C-4040 from Olympus America at Ebay.
The price was $380 and I totally paid $416 for tax and shipping. I have
questions about this camera, and I appreciate your help.
1. Although I read some positive reviews about re-conditioned cameras from
Olympus, I am not sure what it would be after several months, and how was
the problem. Does anyone have the similar experience?
My take is "refurbished" means used and "once defective". Maybe it is a
customer return, maybe there was something wrong with it. I rather buy an
ordinary used unit in good condition, at least it is better than "once
proved defective". This is just me.

2. I used it last night for about 30 min. adjust the settings, and I found
that the LCD monitor was hot, at least quite warm. Is this normal? I am
worrying that if it works like this, it may shorten the life of the
electronic components in the camera. I had experience using a C-3030, and
I
don't remember that the LCD monitor was hot.
My C-3020 does not have this problem. However, LCDs on some models do get
warm, such as Canon G series.

3. Should I keep this, or, should I return to the seller? I am confused. I
have 30 days to return it, and 90 days of warranty.
Ask people who have it whether hot LCD is normal

4. Is/was C-4040 a good camera or not? Why Olympus discontinued its
production?
It was a great one. It is still a good one. Olympus C-xxxx series have
outstanding outstanding, and they are built very well. Every model gets
discontinued, especially digicam. Doesn't mean there is anything wrong with
it.


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