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I've bought only Canon refurbs over the years and they are still working perfectly up to 10 years later. Even the batteries last long enough with the use I give them. I don't think it's a real concern.
 
My G16 has been getting more-and-more frequent "Lens error/restart camera" message indicating a stuck lens, jammed lens, or a malfunctioning lens

I've tried all of the easy steps (per http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/12/fixing-lens-error-on-digital-camera.html) but the problem persists.

I've contacted Canon and their estimate is over $200 US to fix the problem so I've decided to buy a new camera. (I'm looking at the Canon PowerShot SX60 (or SX70) or the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80)
 
Did you know that Canon now has a program running for a 30% discount on any camera new or refurb from Canon direct with your non working Canon trade in? Unless it's stopped they still do.
 
marksee said:
Did you know that Canon now has a program running for a 30% discount on any camera new or refurb from Canon direct with your non working Canon trade in? Unless it's stopped they still do.
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Sadly that program (Canon Loyalty Program) is gone. It was great and I upgraded a few times under it.
 
garywc said:
My Canon PowerShot G16 camera's serial number is (21) 892053005067

What month and year was it manufactured?
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Hey Garywc

I can't tell you exactly when your camera is made but if you have the original battery then it is marked with production date.

The camera is probably 2-3 months newer than the battery

This is from my G16. It is 2 months older than the camera.
This is from my G16. It is 2 months older than the camera.



battery made in August 2018. Camera bought November 2018
battery made in August 2018. Camera bought November 2018
 
garywc said:
I bought my camera on January 30, 2015

My battery says 201409
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Ok then your camera is made between these two dates, probably in November 2014.
 
garywc said:
If I buy a Canon PowerShot G16 today, will I be getting one that's been sitting on a shelf for 4 years or one that has been recently made?
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Recently? Not likely. It was introduced in 2013. It's only available on Amazon from a 3rd party seller, and on B&H as a used model.
 
garywc said:
If I didn't have the original battery, I couldn't determine when my camera was made?
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Maybe there are other options, I don't know about them.There is nothing in the serial number that shows when the camera is produced. I have used this method several times, but it only works if you have the original battery.
 
Canon in Europe can "de-code" my camera's serial number to arrive at the date the camera was manufactured.

But, when I gave them my camera's serial number, they said it was a U.S.A. serial number so I'd have to contact Canon USA.
 
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