Sony digicam DSC W1

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They normally need dealer service.

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Hi,
If it is Sony DSC-T1 camera then it got ccd imager chip failure problem that is why no image in lcd screen to take fresh picture.
CCD Imager chip will be replaced to fix this issue.
Let me know if camera model number if different or you need ccd imager chip part number info.
Thanks.

The cost to repair this unit under our Flat Rate Program is $141.00, (plus any applicable taxes). Return shipping is included in this price.
However, after creating the online repair request, you'll get an e-mail with the necessary cost info.

I presume you need the correct drivers/software for this to work.
Use Google to search the camera model number or go to the Sony website and the drivers are normally a free download. Download and install then plug in your camera.

Hi,
Its known problem of bad ccd imager in your Sony DSC-T3 camera and ccd imager will be replaced.
Sony will repair it free of cost, click Sony CCD Imager Support for details.

Hi,
Its known issue of ccd imager in DSC-T1 camera and Sony will repair it free of cost.
Click Sony CCD Imager Support for details.

This is known problem of CCD Imager in Sony DSC-T1 camera and CCD Imager will be replaced.
Sony will repair this camera free of cost for CCD Imager problem. You will pay only shipping charges.
Click Sony CCD Imager Support for details.

Hello,
Camera has problem in CCD Imager and this part needs to be replaced. Sony has scheme to repair it free of cost. Please click Sony Support for details.
Regards,

This sounds like it might be a defective CCD imager. If so, Sony should fix this for you for free, including free shipping both ways. This is regardless of your camera's warranty status. Please check the following link for more info:

http://camerarepair.blogspot.com/2007/11/sony-konica-minolta-cameras.html

Applicable cameras include:
Cyber-shot DSC-F717, F88, P10, M1, P12, P2, P31, P32, P51, P52, P7, P71, P72, P8, P92, T1, T11, T3, T33, U10, U20, U30, U40, U50, U60, V1

CD Mavica MVC-CD250, CD400, CD500, and FD Mavica MVC-FD100, FD200

This sounds like what started happening with my camera a few weeks ago. I found that turning the LCD screen off during picture-taking allows me to take pictures. I then have to go into review mode to look at the pictures I took using the LCD screen. Definitely not a great fix. I'm trying to locate a firmware upgrade that may solve it.