Digital Camera degrade?

[moon puppy]

I got Kodak Easyshare C763 and when it was new it took what I thought were really nice shots. As time goes on the pictures seem to be getting more grainy. Don't know if I'm trying to get in closer on the subjects or what.

Question, can digital cameras degrade over time and use?

can this deterioration I see be caused by battery performance or maybe lighting?

 

[Sharkmouth]

I have heard of the CCD (Charge Coupled Device) going bad and losing resolution...

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

that sounds bad...

 

[Viper_MP]

They also have a tendency to accumulate dust in between the lenses, which will make images grainy. Also, you should check the outer most lens to make sure it isnt smudged or worse, scratched. I've had all these issues occur in the past with cameras.

 

[Kreighshoer]

interesting and disturbing! that's one of the reasons why i exchanged my kodak c613 with a fuji s1500!

 

[tanktrax]

Are you using the flash? If so, it might actually be the output from the flash that may be degrading over time.

 

[moon puppy]

I generally take one with and without a flash just to see which one looks best. I know I need to get more light on my subjects

 

[Iron Mike]

Are you using a memory card? If so, have you reformatted it? Could be part of the problem.

 

[moon puppy]

:duh
Before thinking of getting a new camera, always check the settings. Some how I had been dropped to 4 something megapixils instead of the 7.1 the camera can do.

Before

After

But hey, thanks for the info! :woohoo: