Canon had a problem with some (most) CCDs fitted (see link) to a range of cameras ..the A80 was one of them. Just contact your Canon service agent & they will arrange a free repair.
I think the problem was poor soldering on the CCD pads...something like that.
http://support-asia.canon-asia.com/i...enomena_notice
Just waiting for my old A85 to bugger out ..waiting waiting waiting....
