Jeff, Thanks for the info. Yes, I am thinking the thing to do is get the repair done and look forward to filing with the suit for reimbursement down the road. (Unless we can figure out the part to buy, then repair ourselves - have the manual already.) My question: Where is the suit for the lens cap error? I keep finding the "safeguard mode" suit over at sheller.com. Could you please give me a link? Also I would like to hear from anyone who has had the CCD repair done as to whether this does the trick. Was your camera fine from then on? Would hate to sink $150 into it for nothing. Darlene

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