New Canon

Finally, the first shots with new camera (Canon PowerShot SX1 IS). The previous camera has serious problems with outdoor usage and is now on sale at Huuto.net.

This time getting the camera was not easy ride. I decided to take advantage of the cheap GBP and ordered the camera from Simply Electronics, UK. It took over two weeks to get the package to Finland and then I was informed that DHL express delivers only day time and changing delivery address would cost extra (why on earth?!?). So I ended up of visiting DHL terminal at Vantaa.

So after all this hassle the disappointment was big when the camera refused to start even for first time. Just one beep and a Japanese error message on the screen after inserting batteries

That lead to an interesting email exchange with Simply Electronics. For their benefit I have to say that responses were always quick and polite, but somehow they failed to see other options than standard procedure. They just wanted me to send the camera back for repair and wait for up to 28 days before its ready, while I tried to argue that it would be easier to just repair the camera here in Helsinki.

After few days of iteration, I took own initiative and asked the always professional JAS-Tekniikka if they could take care or warranty repair for this – luckily I did – 3 days after this I had fully working camera delivered to my office!

So now I’m prepared for a new season of great ski photos