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Linda Posted on Jan 30, 2015
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Why am I getting an Image Database File error on my Sony camera?

Every time a turn on my camera I get "Image Database File error. Recover?" then I hit enter and it says "Image Database File recovery failed". Saves and takes pictures fine but will not record videos do to error.

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Would have been easier for me, when you had given the model number, but I give it a try. Most of the time you get these messages, when the file number is exceeding 999 or 9999. Or when the card or disk is full. Please try to recover all existing files from the memory (card and disk) and then try to format all memory devices.

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SOURCE: my sony cybershot dsc-p2000 has a black image on it

It may happen when the lens is damaged. Or If Try pressing Up arrow of ur camera when u turn on it

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A stuck shutter is another common failure mode for digital cameras. The symptoms of a stuck or "sticky" shutter are very similar to CCD image sensor failure. The camera may take black pictures (for shutter stuck closed), or the pictures may be very bright and overexposed, sometimes with lines, especially when taken outdoors (for shutter stuck open). To confirm a stuck shutter, put the camera in any mode other than "Auto", and turn the flash OFF (you don't want to blind yourself for the next step). Next look down the lens and take a picture. You should see a tiny flicker in the center of the lens as the shutter opens and closes. If no movement is seen, then you likely have a stuck shutter. If so, please see this link for further info and a simple fix that may help. Pay particular attention to Fix #5A.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: Trouble viewing images

it should be photo carving issue. you can find more info from
http://www.asoftech.com/advancedcarving.html

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Why am I getting am "Image Database File error" on my camera? I push enter and then I get an "Image Database File recovery failed". Can still take and save pictures but can not record videos do to problem.

Hi Linda,

If you get into the practice of FORMATING the memory card IN THE CAMERA after transferring the images and videos to your computer, many file related errors will go away. Formatting provides a "fresh start" for the camera to work with the memory card. Some older Sony cameras worked with optical media (CD / DVD), if this is the case for you, you may just have a bad disk. Insert a high quality disc as recommended by the camera and you should be good again.
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The manual on page 126 says:
Image Database File error Cannot recover Import all of the images to the computer with "PMB", and format the memory card or the internal memory (page 97). To view the images again with the camera, export the imported images to the camera with "PMB".

If you used the card before in the same camera, it should be compatible. If you can't save the pictures normally, us an external card reader, to save or recover and save the pictures first. Then do a format in the card reader (FAT or FAT32) and when you reinsert the card in the camera, again format the card, this time in the camera. (You always should format in the camera, the first time you use a memory card in a camera, or after you had a failure tithe the memory card.
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Try these solutions to fix image database file not ready:

1. Format the card within the camera itself.
2. Erase everything from card and then re-insert it in the camera.
3. Replace the card with new one
4. Check whether card is locked or not. If it is locked then unlock it.
5. Switch off the camera and then Turn it ON back again.

I hope any one of the solutions have helped you to solve the problem.

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