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Sony CyberShot DSC-W5
Sony CyberShot DSC-W5
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HQ Grade: D
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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"the Sony DSC W5... i call it the "set, point and shoot camera"!!!"
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NAY AND MATH (JENKSWOZ) 0 pts
December 24, 2008 10:48 AM

WHERE IS MY RESET BUTTON ON THIS PRODUCT? AS MY CAMERA TURNS ON AND THE LENSE DOES NOT COME OUT AND WONT SHOW ANYTHING ON THE SCREEN PLEASE HELP

THE CAMERA WAS WORKING FINE AND THEN I TURNED IT ON TO TAKE SOME PICS AND THE POWER IS THERE BUT THE LENSE WILL NOT EXTEND AND THE SCREEN HAS JUST A CYBERSHOT MEMORY STICK SIGN IN THE MIDDLE OF IT. DATE AND TIME PERFECT BUT NOTHING ELSE WILL HAPPEN. TRIED EVERYTHING APART FROM THE RESET BUTTON AS I CANT FIND WHERE IT IS AND ALSO WOULD THIS RECTIFY THE PROBLEM ANYWAY? PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP IT WOULD BE SO MUCH APPRECIATED AS XMAS DAY IS TOMORROW!!! HELP
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NAY AND MATH (JENKSWOZ) 0 pts
December 24, 2008 10:51 AM
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also once you turn the camera on in this state it will not turn off so you then have to remove batteries. when trying to turn it off the green power goes off but the screen stays on with information that comes up initially, cybershot memory stick. thank you
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts
December 24, 2008 3:04 PM
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In the menu settings, there is an "initialize" option. That's the reset. Remove the memory card and batteries, clean the contacts. Put them back in. Does the camera turn on fine absent the memory card? It could be corrupted.
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NAY AND MATH (JENKSWOZ) 0 pts
December 24, 2008 6:33 PM
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hi james no my camera still wont turn on no matter what i do with it, when the power lights come on no matter what i press nothing will work, i just continue to have the same screen on it. thanks for trying to help though much appreciated
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58449 pts
December 26, 2008 5:50 PM
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Are you living in an area where condensation is an issue? Like humidty, etc? If so, this may be the culprit as well. One thing that you may want to do is place the camera in a ziplock bag with a cup of uncooked rice. The rice will work as a dessicant to draw out any moisture which may be causing the issue.

Outside of that, sadly, it looks to be a service/repair that's needed. But understand that without warranty coverage the average cost of a camera repair is around $180. As such, it may cost more to repair than it is really worth. 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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NAY AND MATH (JENKSWOZ) 0 pts
December 27, 2008 1:29 PM
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thank you for your help it is greatly apprecited, i will now take it to see if i can get it repaired and also the costing of it. thank you once again you really have helped me in this matter
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