Question about Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-F717 Digital Camera

Has my F717 kicked the bucket?

I last used my 717 last weekend w/no problems, and after charging the battery last night, tried to take some photos today. When I cut the camera on and removed the lens cap, everything on the LCD was "smeared". I switched to viewfinder with the same results. images I saved to the memory stick last week are clear when viewed, but I can't for the life of me figure out what is happening now.

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If the LCD is "smeared" in record mode, it isn't the memory stick or any of the other solutions you've been offered. It's one of the following, I would guess: 1) condensation in the camera 2) loose or bad connector to the CCD or power supply 3) Camera is history. Hit eBay and get a new one BTW, It costs about $175 for repair by Sony (at least the last time I had a repair done on a 717). It's probably worth it as long as the rest of the camera is in good shape. Definitely cheaper than buying a new one or a used one. Sorry about your problem...

Posted on Sep 12, 2005

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Sony has a problem which they are adressing free till Oct 2 2007. They have a quick diagnostic procedure which will let you know if this failure is completely covered shipping and all. http://esupport.sony.com/perl/news-item.pl?mdl=DSCF717&news_id=118

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Posted on Aug 19, 2007

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Had a similar problem which turned out to be the card reader. Direct USB from the camera works fine.

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Did you try a different memory stick? it's the only thing i can think of testing. (right now)

Posted on Sep 12, 2005

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