Guys please help where I can bring my camera for repair.

Brand : Sony
Model : DSC HX1
In use : Less than 4 months

Symptom: The camera lens stuck in "extended position". LCD Notification says Off & On power. Doing this still the same result. No self-diagnostic error code shown in the LCD.

Action done : Brought the camera in alabang sony service center. After few minutes of playing around the camera controls the technician said the lens is to be replaced. The cost is 9000 php lens + 700 php labor. The warranty is void here because card is only valid inside USA.

I don't believe that the lens is defective. Hindi ko nahulog ang camera. Last time I used everything was ok. 3 days after I was surprised the problem popped out when I used it. I believe some mechanical or electronic component failure (pin misaligned, capacitor defect, etc) is the real culprit not the lens as the technician said. I visually inspected the sides around the lens. I found to obstruction that will prevent the lens to move in & out.

Please help me find a repair shop that will do component trouble shooting instead of instant "lens replacement". All infos from you guys is highly & very much appreciated. Thanks In Advance.

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