Thats what happens when you buy HP.  See what the camera is worth when it's
all fixed.  If it turns out to be cost effictive then that's a bonus.  You
could try selling it and putting you new found wealth towards buying new.
(not hp though).  Other than that, go with Matt's advice.  I suggest the A70
as well!!

JR
"Matt" <mjkrebill@attbi.com> wrote in message
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> "Bob" <bobfav@cox.net> wrote in message
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> > I am not at all certain this is the place to post this.  I was hoping
for
> > some advice on repairing a HP 618 digital camera.  After 14 months
owned,
> it
> > will not work and shows a flash symbol with ERR .  I have seen many of
the
> > same model on eBay with the same problem, so it must be quite common.
> >
> > Any advice?  HP quoted $150 for the repair, so forget that.
> >
> > Bobfav@cox.net
> >
>
> You can call HP and request a repair parts brochure if you want to fix the
> flash yourself. If not then you will need a new camera. $150 to fix a
> digital camera is a pretty good price( 2 hours labor at $60 + $20 for
flash
> unit). But of course cheap labor is hard to come by and is neither
> suggested. You may want to get a new camera. I have a Canon A70. It's got
> good reviews and has a strong flash.  8-)
>
>