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Sony SLT-A57: The LCD screen is scratched

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 01:30:14 -0700

The screen still works and I can use it, but I was just wondering if there was any way I could fix the screen because having the cracks in it is annoying.

⟐ Commented July 25, 2016 at 1:30 MST

Sony SLT-A57: My camera is not recognizing any memory cards

Thu, 15 Jun 2017 23:14:45 -0700

My camera just started to fail to recognize any memory card that is inserted into it. The cards are good and can be read by other devices, such as my computer.

⟐ Commented June 15, 2017 at 23:14 MST

Sony SLT-A57: The camera will not turn on.

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:14:46 -0700

I am turning of off/on switch, but the camera is still not turning on. I also can't find the compartment where the batteries go.

⟐ Answered September 05, 2022 at 9:14 MST

Sony SLT-A57: My LCD screen is broken

Wed, 18 Feb 2015 04:25:44 -0700

LCD screen broken I need advice on how to replace it I have a new one from Sony

⟐ Answer deleted February 18, 2015 at 4:25 MST

Sony SLT-A57: How to fix a "camera error" on my camera?

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:25:43 -0700

I send my Sony @57 in the repair but they said its working fine but now the camera error is keep on coming back. It seems like there are some connections that is loose on it because every time the camera error appears the other buttons wont work then if you press it a couple of times the camera is making a wired sound then the lcd will appear.

⟐ Commented September 05, 2022 at 9:25 MST

Sony SLT-A57: How to Replace LCD screen rotary shaft flex cable replacement For A58

Wed, 25 May 2022 16:44:30 -0700

How to Replace LCD screen rotary shaft flex cable replacement for Sony SLT-A58 camera . I did not see the option for the A-58 so I selected the older version. When I tilt the LCD screen out from the camera I am getting horizontal lines going across and multi colors. When I place back flat with camera the image is fine. From what I have read the rotary shaft flex cable needs to be replaced. I have found a new cable, but haven't a clue on replacing.

⟐ Commented May 25, 2022 at 16:44 MST

Sony SLT-A57: The 'fn' and 'menu' buttons plus control wheel aren't working properly

Sun, 25 Mar 2018 12:33:07 -0700

Just yesterday, when I press the 'fn' button, the selection bar jumps randomly around on the screen and even changes tabs at the top without me touching anything on the camera. Same thing happens when I press the 'menu' button. When I get a steady screen, I try to use the control wheel to move around in the menu but it sends the selection bar into hyper-drive. Sometimes, the menu will disappear and reappear every 1 or 2 seconds. My son used a small vacuum cleaner around each button in case there was something in there disrupting the contacts. Did not help. Has anyone else had this problem with ANY kind of camera and does taking the back off and using compressed air or a vacuum on the back side of the buttons help? Also, for the last month or so, the battery drains overnight if left in the camera even though the camera is turned off. I must remember to remove the battery after I've finished taking photos for the day. I'm talking about brand new Sony batteries.

Sony SLT-A57: Apature adjustment ring installation

Sun, 13 Nov 2016 09:37:22 -0700

What is the procedure for installing the apature control ring?

Sony SLT-A57: Control button / Enter Button is stuck in one position

Mon, 25 Jul 2016 05:45:51 -0700

Hi my Control button is stuck in one position. I think it happend while it got stuck between my othor luggage.

Now when I use the button in the menu. Instead of moving to the next option it moves 3 steps at once every time I use the button. (and sometimes Enters/Sets the option directly)

Does anyone know if this can be fixed manually?

⟐ Edited by author July 25, 2016 at 5:45 MST

Sony SLT-A57: Why is Sony a57 camera's EVF showing everything in Blue color?

Sat, 29 Aug 2015 10:42:15 -0700

My camera was lying in the bag unused for the past few months. Now when I took it out to shoot some pictures, I was shocked to see a strange issue with its EVF. Whenever I try to see through my Sony a57 Electronic Viewfinder, everything is displayed in Bluish color and the EVF seems to flicker a lot.

The same problem occurred a year ago and then Sony Service ppl had fixed the problem by doing some kind of repairing on it. But now the same problem has returned to haunt me.