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Sony CyberShot DSC-P200
Sony CyberShot DSC-P200
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deezer (ldeezer666) 2 pts
May 26, 2007 9:16 PM
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my screen shows black spots which are also on the picture

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Robert 0 pts
May 28, 2007 4:55 PM
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I have the same problem which are emphasised when the telephoto lens is used.The black spots are not consistent and feel it could be condensation
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Kevin 1 pts
May 29, 2007 2:48 PM
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I had this problem and Sony warrantied it. It was fixed, but now I have the problem again. I need to see if they will fix it again.
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deezer (ldeezer666) 2 pts
May 29, 2007 10:25 PM
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only prob is im currently travelling for a year or so..in vietnam now and dont know where i could get it fixed.bought it off a friend second hand too........ill get him!
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Eileen 1 pts
September 17, 2007 2:28 PM
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Have the same problem. Took to camera store and told it would cost $164 to fix. Right now looking for a new camera.
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The Mole 0 pts
September 1, 2008 4:39 PM
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First DSC-P200 I bought got black spots in pictures in less than a year. I took it to a reputable dealer to have lens cleaned. I was told it was a internal, electrical problem. I couldn't afford to have it fixed, so I bought another, new P200. A year later, I've got the same problem. I wouldn't recommend buying a SONY camera now. I can't be the only one that has had problems like this, and with TWO cameras?

To test your camera, put on "P" mode, face a light colored wall, take picture while moving camera with a small shake (Flash should fire). Then, preview picture on screen. YOU'LL SEE BLACK SHADOWY DOTS, often more than one, different sizes and always in the same place. I see black spots on my pictures anytime I take a horizon shot with sky in frame. Lucky for me, I have PhotoShop, and can fix most problems.

Maybe that's why you can buy this camera for twenty bucks on Ebay!
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