Flash retraction when powering off: Is this a "feature" of the camera, or a defect with mine?
767520
It is not a defect, it's simply a spring loaded flash. There's no ability for the camera to retract it. In fact, I don't think I've seen a model like this retract its own flash.
82235
well, im shooting in large fine format, and i try to use iso accordingly, but whats confusing is that i get both the flash sign (like its recharching as you mention) but i also see the buffer light for the memory on blinking so im not sure if its trying to do both at the same time and can't consult the manual(totally clueless) cause it was ripped up the same day i got it by my friends dog..(damn chihuahuas) so never got a chance to do so...
436861
Thankyou! I haven't used my camera in several months because of this same problem. I followed your suggestions. It took a few tries, but it is now working!! Just in time for Christmas!
1207541
I have never had that problem but I would say that it is probably the shutter moving quickly. That is the only "moving" part on this camera. I would call them for their suggestion. I have never had a problem with their customer service. 800-847-8269
880645
Thanks but what I'd like to understand is how it can be working perfectly one day, shut off while not in use, then the next time I turn it on, the image on the LCD screen is blurred, I haven't even pressed the shutter release yet, (and wouldn't due to the blurred and dark image). How can that happen? Why is there a need to adjust ISO settings when they haven't been touched?!
1724336
Yes - when you turn the camera off, the lens retracts, and a cover moves over the lens protecting it.
436858
I had a similar problem. The sony analyst walked me through power resetting and pulling batter + memory card. None of the checks corrected the problem. I used the 'tap it on a hard surface' technique and it is back up and working. The pulling the camera lens did not work so the tapping technique will be used until we tap it into its grave.
1366811
Yes I have the same thing happen to me just remove the battery and put it back a turn the camera back on This works with other issues as well Hope this helps
1742362
Yes, the lens retracts when you turn the camera off -- only comes out when you turn it on. Hope this answers your question.
1408895
That HAS happened to me, and yes, turnng off and on will work but also, needlesstosay, I checked my batteries, must use very powerful ones but after that, it worked good. It's been a very good, SMALL camera. I've had this a while, then bought another one from Amazon, which was much cheaper than when new. May 1, 2014
1808829
Hi Dmitry.. I dont think you can turn OFF the camera without pulling the plug. The camera seems to go to sleep mode when it is not in use . It definitely felt a little creepy to notice that I could not turn the camera OFF. I was able to set the times when it can ring , so that it does not ring in the middle of the night.
913763
When the camera is connected to a computer, it is recognized on both sides as an external storage device.When the camera is hooked to a (3rd party?) USB charger it is probably doing auto-shut down, etc and no longer recieving a charge-that would be my guess. I think it is possible to turn off the auto shut down/power save feature, it's worth a try
1354282
Did it power off? Do you use SD cards on your video camera ?. If you don't have SD cards the camera will power off. I only replace SD cards, and since I have this fabulous camera I have bought SD cards only once. I only recharge the battery, never had to change it.
857511
Haven't noticed that problem specifically, however, the shutter lag is horrendous on either alkaline or lithium and might be related as I leave the setting at auto flash most of the time.
1132824
Yes, turning the camera on/off is not working right.First delivered one was bad and the replaced one is also the same bad condition which is very frustrating. This camera is a junk. I wasted my money for it. I do not use this camera any more.If it is possible for you, I would like to return the camera to you for refund.Hiro Inoue
1314337
Yes, i am using the multi out for power. I have noticed with this camera a vertical line that moves left to right. I thought maybe the power source, but tried a different one at 1 ampand still there. Doesn't affect picture quality tho. Maybe someone else has a fix for the vertical line?
369000
Yes, the manual specifically suggests that the OS function be turned off when mounted on a tripod and when using the camera in bulb mode.