Cameras/Sony Dsc-H5
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Question
I dropped my Sony CyberShot DSC-H5 from about one foot off the ground to the sidewalk. No external damage, it still functions to play back photos/video, but when I put it in shooting mode, it tells me to "turn the power off and on again." Is this going to be expensive? I really love this camera.
Sue,
Well, you won't know for sure until you send it off for an estimate. However, I've found that generally speaking most electronics just aren't worth fixing. It's not that the parts cost a lot. It's that the repair guy gets paid by the hour. And I've seldom seen a camera repair come back for less than $150.
John
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Expertise
I can answer questions about point and shoots and 35mm SLR`s from the 1960s to present. I can also handle most questions on digital cameras from "camera" makers, like Nikon, Olympus, Canon, Sony, etc. Though usually I`m not too familiar with the driver interface, as 3rd party devices for download are more efficient. Sorry, but I can no longer answer questions about the value of old cameras.
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I'm an "expert" under photography. I've many years experience in photo retail.John and Chris
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