My E20P was accidentally exposed to some degree of dampness(not very much I'd say!)When I tried to power-up, all that happened was the little information LED screen at the top briefly lit-up with all it's information on display and then promptly died. In spite of carefull (and very gentle)drying-out over the next 24hrs. it never regained consciousness and I was forced in the end to send it to Olympus for repair and service.I honestly believe that the camera was not exposed to any more dampness than being caught for a moment in an un-expected rain shower.
Within 48hrs. the camera arrived back to me with a note from the workshop saying my camera was BER. (beyond economic repair). I cannot believe that a company as large as Olympus cannot repair or at least offer some sort of Factory refurb/ Service exchange unit. After Olympus had returned the camera I then sent it to another repair centre, who being un-able to obtain any spares sent it once again to Olympus.They in turn had the same reply as being un-economical to repair. I would have thought that should have been my decision.It seems to me there is no future for my camera and i wondered if anyone out there is a camera repair whizz Kid who might be able to do something for me. I am anxious to have it working again as I have all the Lenses and accessories that I bought with it last year. Failing a repair can anyone offer me a service exchange or an E20 at the right price, or an E10.
Laurie Church
