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My sony dsc-p51 camera takes only black pictures...
I know for sure that either board that contains ccd is bad or ccd itself
is bad.(cause ccd board from identical camera worked just fine in my
camera)
Question for sony gurus out there with similar problem encountered, is
ccd or its board bad?
Thanks

jon mueller · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1

I am having the same problem
Sad

Is yours intermitant ? Is the camera worth fixing?

jon

xrayeyes2u · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 2

My camera display works when I review pictures but won't work when I try to take a picture - the display is black and the photo comes out black. I think something is loose b/c I used to be able to give it a little tap and it would work but now nothing will make it work.
Any advice? I have opened it up but don't see any obvious loose connections.
Thanks!
georgia

xrayeyes2u · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 2

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_BrowseCatalog-Start?CategoryName=hid_legalnotice

It's a defective CCD sensor problem. Smacking it is not the solution. Select cameras ranging from serveral companies manufactured before March 2004 are known to have this problem. Sony has offered to fix select cameras with this problem free of charge.

To see if you have this problem, follow the instructions below:
- Make sure the batteries are fully charged and inserted correctly. If correct, continue.
- Insert a Memory Stick with pictures already on it. Go into "album" mode and see if you can view menus/photos on the LCD. If you can, continue.
- Try resetting the camera (little pinhole button on the bottom). A paperclip usually works. If nothing works, continue.
- Call Sony support and report the problem. Sony USA is offering free service.

For more information, follow the following link:
http://eservice.sony.com/ (US residents)

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