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DSC F717 viewfinder image distorted

I picked up my 717 to ready it for some holiday pictures, did a recharge and the image in the viewfinder is one that is distorted...looking like an xray type image. I can capture it as a digital photo. (see attached)

On the memory board are regular pictures than I can call up in the viewfinder and they appear as they should...not distortion?

Any suggestions?

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Tom Russo
Tue, 26 Dec 2006 04:12:38 -0800

Hey Tom,

I have the same camera model and just discovered this issue a few days ago. Sony made a bunch of cameras with a bad CCD (the part of the camera that is used to receive the image from the lens). Go to Sony eSupport - Electronics - Important Notice About Your Sony Product for free repairs.

Tony DiNatale
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 07:24:07 -0800

Thanks Tom for bringing this up and thanks Tony for giving the accurate feedback... I picked up my camera for the Holiday as well and thought my kids did something to damage the lens due to the distorted image... I have the exact same issue as the picture example and almost went to Circuit City to pick-up another camera.. Thanks a bunch for the info!!!! You saved me $$$$$$.

Bret Sloan
Sun, 21 Jan 2007 09:55:27 -0800

THANK GOD, I found this site! My camera went on the fritz today and I nearly cried. It was a gift and 1,000 bucks at the time (lot cheaper now) so I was really bummed when it died on me. Thanks so much for sharing.

Nicole
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 15:53:22 -0700

I thought the camera was posessed... now that I found out that it is no freak occurrance, I am somewhat saddened. I'm actually considering NOT sending my camera back - it takes some really freaky photos!

If this CCD damage happens to anyone else (before October 2007 - that's when the free repair period ends) I say take a week and take some shots around the house. Repeating patterns are the best. Different light sources.

Try the nightshot with some friends... Ee-frickin-rie! With the glowing eyes and distortion... fun!

Anyway, thanks for this info. Now I have options.

Magical Mystery Camera dude
Tue, 01 May 2007 08:35:47 -0700

My camera died suddenly on me. Thanks GOD I found this site. I am Almost ready to buy a new camera was just browsing to see if there is any post related this bug, luckily found this website. Thanks so much for sharing. We have a new born whom I took a lot of pictures of her with this camera. This camera are really takes very nice pictures.

Thanks
Kishore

Kishore Billakanti
Wed, 04 Jul 2007 12:33:06 -0700

For as old as this thread may be THANKS A BUNCH TOM!! I've had my DSC-F717 since 2003 and it's been the digital camera until a couple weeks ago. I was just about to check online for some local authorized repair centers as I fiugred the CCD was bad but I stumbled across this site first thing and sure am glad I did.

Thanks camerahacker.com and thanks Tom!
Brad of Jax, FL

Brad
Sat, 14 Jul 2007 09:10:19 -0500

http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html

Many makes and models are covered with the bad CCD recall.

Thomas D
Mon, 16 Jul 2007 11:55:59 -0500

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