I have a G10 digital camera with a cracked viewing screen

[tbartel]

Is this a costly repair? I've placed an acetate screen protector over crack to stabilize screen. Is this an effective means to do an inexpensive repair?

Any thoughts or suggestions?.........Thank you.

[Daily_Llama]

Ugh!  My sympathies to you ...

I'd run with your screen "repair" as long as possible - but given the beautiful G10 has now been surpassed by both the G12 and then the G15, a repair is likely not even possible.  Not thru Canon anyway.

Sadly, I think you're looking at a total replacement of the entire camera ... eventually.

The G15 is such a vast improvement over the G10 - in just about every area - I hope you can find a way to acquire one.  You'll be pleased with the improvements and superb quality!

[tbartel]

Thank you for your quick response to my problem. I appreciate all your comments.

[Daily_Llama]

I sold a VERY lightly used G10 - in order to buy a G12 (which was later stolen from my carry-on luggage at airport inspection!) - in early-summer 2012 or else I'd have gladly made you a great deal on it!

The G10 is still an incredibly capable performer - and it's always painful to hear about fine camera equipment damaged ....

KEH or other used camera dealers might have one.

[tbartel]

Sorry to hear about the theft of your G12. It's hard to understand why people need to take ownership of other people's personal property.

My camera was damaged on a day trip to NYC. I placed it my bag and I suspect another object in bag was pressed against it causing the damage. I don't use it regularly but it's terrific for street photograhy in the city. Small cameras make you look like a tourist.  Big cameras like my 40D, make you look threatening to folks on the street.

[Mykolas]

Tbartel,

Your PowerShot G10 can be repaired by our Factory Service Center.  To start your repair process, you'll need to complete a Repair Request on our website.

If this is a time sensitive-matter, additional support options are available at Contact Us.