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Sony CyberShot DSC-P150
Sony CyberShot DSC-P150
  • 4 out of 5
"DUST"
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"Initially perfect, now has video focusing problem"
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Camille (ccantrel) 0 pts

DSC-P72 Lens does not open. I can hear it trying.

I have changed the battery and this made no difference. It diplays footage already shot so the camera itself is still functioning.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
October 25, 2007 3:52 PM
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The lens has probably been jarred out of alignment and is preventing it from coming out. Was it dropped recently? If the lens was stuck outside the camera, I'd recommend a gentle push with the palm of your hand. But if it's stuck inside, keep cycling the camera on and off in the hopes that it will work itself free. If your camera is still under warranty, the best thing you can do have Sony fix it.

Be advised, however, that if it's out of warranty, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. With the average repair costing aroudn $180, the rule of thumb is that if the estimate for repair is north of 50% what you paid for it, you're better off taking that money and buying a newer and upgraded model.
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Camille (ccantrel) 0 pts
November 1, 2007 6:58 PM
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Thanks,
My brother had a look inside and the cog that runs the opening and closing of the lens was worn. 1 faulty part ruins whole camera..............
It would be ok if somebody else could use this now useless piece of junk for spare parts. eg. the LCD screen............
Cheers, Camille
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