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Fezza · Jul 30, 2011, 7:54 AM

Hi all,

I also have a Sony a200 and I have a problem. Basically when I look through the viewfinder and take a shot the photo does not come out properly. The image is a much lower perspective than I was looking at (it is as though I am actually pointing lower than I was). I am going away on holiday very soon so I am reluctant to send it off as I think it will not be fixed in time........Any suggestions would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

Mark1616 · Jul 30, 2011, 8:05 AM

Are you a glasses wearer, do you get your eye right up to the view finder?

Fezza · Jul 30, 2011, 8:52 AM

I don't wear glasses and it's definitely the camera rather than my eye position. It hasn't always happened, had the camera over a year and this starting happening about 2 months ago. Any more ideas?

TCav · Jul 30, 2011, 8:54 AM

You're describing exactly what others have described as the image stabilization system fails. I suspect that your A200 is no longer under warranty, and it could cost as much as $250-$300 to fix, but you should get it back in a reasonable amount of time.

You might consider replacing it.

Do you have a collection of lenses already?

Jul 30, 2011, 7:54 AM	#1
Fezza Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	Not shooting straight- any ideas? Hi all, I also have a Sony a200 and I have a problem. Basically when I look through the viewfinder and take a shot the photo does not come out properly. The image is a much lower perspective than I was looking at (it is as though I am actually pointing lower than I was). I am going away on holiday very soon so I am reluctant to send it off as I think it will not be fixed in time........Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. Thanks

Jul 30, 2011, 8:05 AM	#2
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Jul 30, 2011, 8:54 AM	#4
TCav Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington, DC, Metro Area, Maryland Posts: 13,773	You're describing exactly what others have described as the image stabilization system fails. I suspect that your A200 is no longer under warranty, and it could cost as much as $250-$300 to fix, but you should get it back in a reasonable amount of time. You might consider replacing it. Do you have a collection of lenses already? __________________ The lens is the thing. 'Full Frame' is the new 'Medium Format'. "One good test is worth a thousand expert opinions." - Tex Johnston, Boeing 707 test pilot.

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Jul 30, 2011, 8:52 AM	#3
Fezza Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 3	I don't wear glasses and it's definitely the camera rather than my eye position. It hasn't always happened, had the camera over a year and this starting happening about 2 months ago. Any more ideas?