I have a Sony DSC-H5 and the shutter button does not allow me to push it half way -- only all-the-way -- the macro won't focus.

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I have a Sony H5 camera. I just notice that if I go to take a picture I press the button, the green light flashers and then it snaps it with pressing all the way down

Greetings - That's how the camera was designed to work. Pressing the shutter half way down makes the camera auto focus. When it's in focus it turns solid green and you then press the shutter all the way down.

I suggest you read the getting started guide that comes with your camera or on line HERE.

Enjoy your camera and thanks for using Fix Ya

Mikeywaf

Apr 11, 2011 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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My Sony HSC H2, button I push to take the picture got stuck today then it feel off.

The Sony DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 have a terrible shutter button design and Sony will not admit that it's a design problem. The post for the shutter button is so thin that it snaps in half very easily!!

If you do a Google search for "Sony shutter button repair" you will see the #1, 2 and 3 links are all for darntoothysam com. We have done hundreds of this repair over the years!

The repair service is just $70 total for the part, installation and return shipping of the camera. Please visit our site, we would be happy to service your camera.

Hope this helps!

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Oct 09, 2010 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera

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I have a Sony Cyber shot DSC-H2. When the shutter button is depressed halfway, it does not focus as it should do. Is there a simple solution to this?

The Sony DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 have a terrible shutter button design and the tiny little "bubble" that is responsible for the "half press focus" can be easily damaged.

If you do a Google search for "Sony shutter button repair" you will see the #1, 2 and 3 links are all for www darntoothysam com. We have done hundreds of this repair over the years!

The repair service is just $70 total IF we can repair it without replacing the part, installation and return shipping of the camera. Please visit our site, we would be happy to service your camera.

Hope this helps!

Thomas D.
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Affordable Digital Camera Repair

Aug 21, 2010 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 Digital Camera

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Sony cybershot DSC-H5 shutter button is not working

The shutter button can't be turned off. What are your symptoms so we can help you.

Dec 24, 2009 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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When I push the shutter button down, it takes 3 to 4 seconds before the shutter opens to snap the picture. What's with that ?

You need to press the shutter button half-way and allow the camera to lock in the focus before pressing the rest of the way.

Dec 14, 2009 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 Digital Camera

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Sony DSC H-5 Camera slow response time

There is a diaphram between the shutter button and the shutter that does the focus. Pushing the button half way down pre-focuses and then the picture is instantanious. If the diaphram is broken it take a while before the shutter takes the picture. One of the AA batteries may be defective so try another set and see if that is better. There is also a slight possibility that the secondary battery (hidden within the camera) has gone bad.

May 27, 2009 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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Hello... I've been using my sony DSC H5 which is great but recently when I hold the shutter button down halfway to focus does not lock in the image but it does auto focus when pressing the shutter button...

You need to replace the control assembly, see the solution here:;
http://www.fixya.com/support/t1811939-shutter_button_popped_off_am_out

May 14, 2009 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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Shutter button popped off & I am out of warrenty.

You can replace it DIY. Here is a link show you how to replace the button and where you can get the parts.
How to replace the shutter button on SONY CyberShot DSC-H5 digital camera

Mar 17, 2009 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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Auto focus

Are you sure you did not activate "Manual Focus"?
Near the shutter button, there's a "Focus" button. maybe you pressed it accidentally and now you're in "Manual Focus" mode.

If so, press it once more to get "Multipoint" mode back to life...

And read the camera manual. It's a goot place to look for this kind of answers.

Jun 09, 2008 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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Pre-focus

The switch block can be defective as other functons are doing well. for assitance see the links else where and we can help you.

Apr 19, 2007 • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

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It is a common problem on this model. You need to replace the control assembly to fix the problem. Here is a link to show you how to replace the assembly and where to get the part.

How to replace the shutter button on SONY CyberShot DSC-H5 digital camera

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Had the same problem... used pair of forceps to turn the shutter release button counter-clockwise. The button may seem to come up a bit and will stop. Tried it again and worked like new!!! Easy peasy!

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Don't throw your Sony Cyber-Shot camera away!

We found a website who has created an entire comprehensive photo instructions for the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H Series Shutter Button Installation.

They also have the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H9 Shutter Button Installation Instructions as well!

Please note that we STRONGLY recommend using a flash discharger. This is for your safety and also for your camera's safety.

Hope this helps to get your camera working and start capturing memories again!

Anonymous Feb 19, 2011

yea go ahead and spend $70.00 on a new part that will just fail again due to the fact that the part has a design flaw. OR you can go to this site, and spend a little time with your camera and fix the broken part.:http://focussonydsch.blogspot.com/

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