Shutter button popped off & I am out of warrenty. (by 6 users)

Well there is a lot of truth to it. However i found that a toothpick, broken down to the right size and then a small piece of duct tape over the whole bezel actually did the trick until i find a newer solution. Seems Ebay shows these cameras going for about $180-$200 brand new (as of May 2007).

Since I am out of warrenty I slowly took the back off and found everything crammed into the body. I stopped after pulling all the visible screws out that I could see. Does anyone know if the bezel around the button area comes off (twist or pop off)?

I could get the maintenance manual off the web for $15. I still may do this. It is a matter of principal now. I have the ability to get a new button machined out of metal if i could only find the actual dimension i need and what kind if a snap area i can use to maintain a hold. This should be a really really easy fix with the right designed button.

how about another suggestion to fix this...

get a thumbtack, an pare of wire cutters and trim down the tumbtack until it fits nicely into the hole. BE CAREFUL TRIMMING AS AS PEICES WILL FLY when you snip the end!

then duct tape the button on! you could even reapply the spring if you have it!

Thanks Cranky1!

OK, i received the part X21083252 from Sony, and it says on the box "DSC-H2" and "RELEASE ASSY".

Well the bezel is slightly different from the DSC-H1 and will not fit. So i called sony back and they found the proper part number for the DSC-H1 Shutter Button release Assembly. It is x21490561 and you can order it here
http://servicesales.sel.sony.com/ecom/ac... (make sure you select part number in the search area.)

If you are interested in replacing the shutter button "RELEASE ASSY" for any other DSC-H5, DSC-H7 or DSC-H9 camera, call that number on the site above. Do not let them try to sell you a whole front FACE for the camera, tell them you want the RELEASE ASSY, but be very polite and they will possibly transfer you to another rep that will have the answer you need for about $18-$25.

To remove the Shutter Release Button Bezel you need to twist the bezel about 5-10°Counter clockwise and it should come off. More to come when I receive the new part from Sony.

Update- did you know you can get it at tiger direct???
http://tigerdirect.partsearch.com/Part/S...

Cranky, thanks anyway! you got me on the right track. i got the right button and 1 minute later i had a complete camera again!!! Kudoes to you!
Pete

Yes I did fix my dsc-h1! My wife loves it again!

for the dsc-h2 thru dsc h-5 that part number is x21083252.

I know becasue i bought a damaged h5 off ebay for $100 and fixed it in 15 seconds!!! Now i have both H1 and H5!
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