23 April 2009
 
PowerShot G10: Lines Appear in Captured Images
 
To users of the PowerShot G10 digital camera

Thank you for using Canon products.

 We have discovered that in rare instances, lines may appear in images captured by some units of the PowerShot G10 digital camera. Accordingly, we would like to convey the details and our service policy concerning this phenomenon.

 We offer our sincerest apologies to customers who have been inconvenienced by this problem. Going forward, we will spare no effort in our quality management to make sure our customers can use our products with confidence. We hope our efforts will earn your understanding.

Phenomenon

As shown in the following image, lines may appear in images captured with some PowerShot G10 cameras.

Note:
  • This phenomenon does not occur in all images.
  • This phenomenon is not caused by the camera settings.
  • The length of lines that appear in images differs depending on the subject.
  • Images that exhibit this phenomenon cannot be fixed.

Affected Products

Affected Product: PowerShot G10

Products with the following serial numbers are affected. Please check the serial number on the bottom of the camera to see if your camera is affected.

Serial Numbers
Products whose fourth and fifth digits from the left indicate the following numbers may be affected.

Example:
***50*****, ***51*****, ***52*****, ***53*****,
***80*****, ***81*****, ***82*****, ***83*****


Among products with the serial numbers described above, if there is a marking on the lens side inside the battery cover like the one in the image below, the issue has already been corrected, and you may continue to use your camera as is with no further action required.

Marking Position



               * For details about the marking in the left-hand corner, please click here.


Thank you for your patronage and support of Canon products.

For Inquiries on this Matter

For questions about this matter, please contact our customer service at the number below.

Customer Service Hotline: (632) 884 9000
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