https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-Optura-50/m-p/26009#M521 <P>I have a Canon Optura 50 that will not power up. &nbsp;Because I have two of these camcorders I also have back up batteries and the ac adapter chargers that will interchange. &nbsp;The faulty camcorder is completely dead and will not indicate it is charging when plugged into either charging unit. &nbsp;This camera was working in the card mode and tape mode and suddenly went dead. &nbsp;Has anyone out there experienced a similar problem?? &nbsp;Can anyone help other than tell me to scrap the unit..</P><P>Ed</P> Wed, 29 May 2013 13:55:23 GMT Edward74 2013-05-29T13:55:23Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-Optura-50/m-p/26009#M521 <P>I have a Canon Optura 50 that will not power up. &nbsp;Because I have two of these camcorders I also have back up batteries and the ac adapter chargers that will interchange. &nbsp;The faulty camcorder is completely dead and will not indicate it is charging when plugged into either charging unit. &nbsp;This camera was working in the card mode and tape mode and suddenly went dead. &nbsp;Has anyone out there experienced a similar problem?? &nbsp;Can anyone help other than tell me to scrap the unit..</P><P>Ed</P> Wed, 29 May 2013 13:55:23 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-Optura-50/m-p/26009#M521 Edward74 2013-05-29T13:55:23Z https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-Optura-50/m-p/26381#M522 <P>Hi Edward74,</P><P>Unfortunately, because the service life for this camcorder has expired, Canon no longer offers the service required to repair it.&nbsp; For options available to you, <A href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/standard_display/contact_us_consumer" title="Contact Us" target="_self">please contact us.</A></P> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:42:50 GMT https://community.usa.canon.com/t5/Camcorders/Canon-Optura-50/m-p/26381#M522 Richard 2013-06-02T04:42:50Z