What do I do with my old digital camera?

Light Meter by Lisa K. Berton

For those of you who’d like to get some cash back on your recently retired digital camera and are planning to or have purchased a new digital camera, some manufacturers are offering an incentive program. What they all do is have you fill out a questionnaire by Dealtree Services. You will provide specific information regarding your digital camera, so be sure to have it in-hand while you answer the questions. You’ll get more money back if you have any or all of these original items : lenses, cables and/or dock, AC adapter/charger, manual, memory card, and software that came with your digital camera.

Once you have completed the survey, you’ll print out a pre-paid shipping label and send off your old camera. It must be in working order otherwise you will pay a shipping charge to have the camera returned to you. You have 30 days to ship your camera.

Be sure to read the rules, terms & conditions carefully as they differ from company to company.

Olympus
Olympus’ offer allows you to purchase your new Olympus digital camera anywhere and then send in your old camera along with a copy of the receipt from your new camera. Your new purchase must have taken place after October 1, 2006. You must be a US resident.

Casio
Casio has a list of authorized dealers from whom you may purchase a new digital camera. Purchase your camera, answer the questions regarding the video camera, SLR or point and shoot you are trading in, print out the pre-paid shipping label, and send in your old equipment, copy of the new purchase receipt and the UPC code from the box. A list of eligible new Casio cameras is on their site next to the instructions.

Kodak
Kodak’s requirements are bit different than the others so pay careful attention. First, create an account and provide all of the information you have about your old camera. Second, you have to purchase a Kodak camera from Kodak’s website, then once your new camera arrives, send a copy of the sales slip with your old camera. Packaging instructions are extremely detailed.

Sony
Sony’s program will allow you to purchase a digital camera or camcorder. Their steps are different than the others. First, fill out the survey and then ship your camera or camcorder with a prepaid UPS label. You will receive by e-mail, a coupon for the value of your old camera. The coupon is to be used at www.SonyStyle.com towards a new camcorder or digital camera.