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Broken Kodak DX7440 Mode Dial
Well, I continue to be frustrated and dissapointed by my Kodak DX7440,
which I have had for about four months now. This latest problem may be fatal. The camera no longer responds properly to the mode dial. It finds the auto mode fine. But, when set to SCN, it thinks it is in custom. When set to P, it still thinks it is in custom. When set to A, it thinks it is in auto. Well, you get the idea. What is really interesting is that when it is set to video mode, it thinks it is in shutter priority. The reason I am posting is not so much to complain, but to ask if anyone thinks there is a chance that this is *NOT* a mechanical problem. I suspect that one or more of the contacts in the dial's switch mechanism has gone bad. But, I am holding on to a thin hope that this is some type of software problem, and the camera is just confused about where the modes are. I tried leaving the battery out of the camera for about 20 minutes, but that did not help. OTOH, the camera still knows the date and time, so memory contents have not been erased. I will try to leave the battery out overnight (several hours) to see if that helps. The camera has led a very sheltered life--never dropped or bumped, it has never even been on an airplane. it's hard to believe a camera that costs this much would have a mechanical problem this soon. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. But, I think this camera is about to be kicked to the curb. |
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Joe Obrin wrote:
Well, I continue to be frustrated and dissapointed by my Kodak DX7440, which I have had for about four months now. This latest problem may be fatal. The camera no longer responds properly to the mode dial. It finds the auto mode fine. But, when set to SCN, it thinks it is in custom. When set to P, it still thinks it is in custom. When set to A, it thinks it is in auto. Well, you get the idea. What is really interesting is that when it is set to video mode, it thinks it is in shutter priority. The reason I am posting is not so much to complain, but to ask if anyone thinks there is a chance that this is *NOT* a mechanical problem. I suspect that one or more of the contacts in the dial's switch mechanism has gone bad. But, I am holding on to a thin hope that this is some type of software problem, and the camera is just confused about where the modes are. I tried leaving the battery out of the camera for about 20 minutes, but that did not help. OTOH, the camera still knows the date and time, so memory contents have not been erased. I will try to leave the battery out overnight (several hours) to see if that helps. The camera has led a very sheltered life--never dropped or bumped, it has never even been on an airplane. it's hard to believe a camera that costs this much would have a mechanical problem this soon. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. But, I think this camera is about to be kicked to the curb. If you have had the problem from the outset, contact Ron Baird at Kodak about getting the camera fixed. Kodak is pretty good at customer service. -- Ron Hunter |
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Greetings Joe,
Yikes Joe, that is not normal. Your camera is under full warranty (as long as it was not damaged by water or dropping it etc.) and will be serviced to perfect condition. If this is a situation that existed from the time you started using it, you should have contacted the seller to return it initially. Failing that you should contact Kodak directly so we could get the camera back in good condition. A review of your information shows that you did call on the 27th and that you were sent a number and reference. Talk to you soon. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company Well, I continue to be frustrated and dissapointed by my Kodak DX7440, which I have had for about four months now. This latest problem may be fatal. The camera no longer responds properly to the mode dial. It finds the auto mode fine. But, when set to SCN, it thinks it is in custom. When set to P, it still thinks it is in custom. When set to A, it thinks it is in auto. Well, you get the idea. What is really interesting is that when it is set to video mode, it thinks it is in shutter priority. |
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Greetings Joe,
Yikes Joe, that is not normal. Your camera is under full warranty (as long as it was not damaged by water or dropping it etc.) and will be serviced to perfect condition. If this is a situation that existed from the time you started using it, you should have contacted the seller to return it initially. Failing that you should contact Kodak directly so we could get the camera back in good condition. A review of your information shows that you did call on the 27th and that you were sent a number and reference. Talk to you soon. Ron Baird Eastman Kodak Company Well, I continue to be frustrated and dissapointed by my Kodak DX7440, which I have had for about four months now. This latest problem may be fatal. The camera no longer responds properly to the mode dial. It finds the auto mode fine. But, when set to SCN, it thinks it is in custom. When set to P, it still thinks it is in custom. When set to A, it thinks it is in auto. Well, you get the idea. What is really interesting is that when it is set to video mode, it thinks it is in shutter priority. |
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