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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F505V Digital Camera Questions & Answers
I SEE the green light when I turn on the camera
Hi,
Based on the information provided it seems that the issue may be with the LCD Screen. You can check if the Camera is working by capturing images and inserting the Memory Stick in the Computer Memory Card slot. If the image capturing is normal then the images can be saved to the Computer. If the images are not getting captured, then the issue may be with the Camera. We can try power resetting the Camera to resolve the issue.
Turn off the Camera.
Remove the battery pack.
Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds.
Then, allow the Camera to remain without power for 60 seconds.
If the issue persists after resetting, then service may be required to identify the exact cause.
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My DSC-F505V powers up but screen stays dark,
The problem is well known for this model of Sony DSC-F505V. The circuit board behind the display is the problem. Its replacement code is SY-62. As symptoms, sometimes the camera start but next time stays with the display black and the green light on. Cheers
How do i use the flash on the Sony Cyber-Shot
on many sony models such as the dsc f707 and f717 and probably on your model as well ... sony uses a special flash that actually flashes twice .. it does it so fast that it looks like one flash .. the first flash sets up the metering.. the second takes the picture .. so if you try to use a standard flash you will get a dark image since they only flash once .. so you have to use a special flash attachment that is capable of double flashing .. sony, of course, makes them (HVL-F1000) and some outside suppliers as well .. sony calls it "intelligent flash"
here is a low cost "auto slave" flash for your camera:
http://www.amazon.com/Cybershot-DSC-F505V-Complimentary-Super-Deal/dp/B002LCTXG2
you dont have to hook this one up .. it uses the normal camera flash to trigger itself .. so you can move it around to get lighting effects or mount it on the camera to augment the normal flash
if you just want to use the internal flash (good to 8 feet) then here is some info ....
http://www.steves-digicams.com/f505v_pg2.html
Built in flash doesn't work
Yes, there is a hot shoe on the most upper part of the camera (slightly hidden). The problem with your camera is not a complicated one. Please contact your nearest Sony Service.
If you need more info, please advice.
Arpi
Replace flash
Usualy the flash is soldered into the unit. Are you sure its on? some pop up and some have to beflipped up automaticly. Does your display show a lighting bolt? the normal icon for flash being on is a lightning bolt. If it has a line threw it it is disabled in the settings somewhere. Ive never seen one that has failed so it makes me think there is a wrong setting somewhere. Try and hold it up maybe there is dust or dirt o the switch keeping it from detecting it is up and ready for use?
Memory card
Dear Starrr63,
I think the slot where you insert the memory card has been damaged or it doesn't make contact with memory stick. See inside slot in good light, hope you will find damage/tilted pins there.
Sony DSC F505 V Power Difficulty
Throw the camera in the trash and buy another brand. I had this problem and sent the camera to Sony autherized repair at a cost of over $200.00 and the camera malfunctioned again after a week.
LCD Display pschedelic colors
If there are random colour streaks moving around it can be due to defective CCD imaging IC.
You need a skilled workshop to replace this and we can get you the parts from SONY and service manuals.
Won't turn on
Hello,
there can be a variety of reasons for this problem. Please try to clean the battery contacts (3 of them)with non greasy contact spray.
If this does not help please contact the Authorized Sony Service.
If you need more info please advice.
505V owners please help me! 505V noise?
I don't know if it's considered "normal" or not, but my F505V does the same thing. The original in the msg above was only 2 seconds -- take a look at it and see how it compares to yours.
F505v ISO
You really can't change the ISO, but you do have some control over it, by being aware of how the program AE modes affect the camera's ISO settings.
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