My KM 5D freezes.

[greenieadi]

Hi all, been busy looking for my camera fault here and at dyxum. But seems so far not able to pinpoint the problem.

I was at AOH 2007 snapping happily when suddenly my camera freezes. Only by switching off and on again it normalize. A review of that particular shot shows top 1/3 of frame is black horizontally.

I thought it was my Sandisk Extreme III went faulty, which I bought recently. Anyway, was in the hot sun for quite sometime already and thought due to temp too. So I change to a Kingston CF. Format it and fire, same problem occured. Beginning to panic, I switch it off.

After 15mins, use it again and it was fine. But after 10+ shot, it happened again. Switch it off longer this time - 1hr and went to the air-con exhibition tent nearby. Also did a factory default reset.

Later, tried it again and no change to situation, in fact got worse - every frame taken is black. Given up and later went home and visual inspect the cam.

Using the Clean CCD function I notice the shutter is still in view blocking the sensor. Does this show shutter problem?

Intend to send to SSC but a search here found that a guy (fatigue) able to repair cams. Did sms him and was given a quote. Can anyone suggest where to send for repair as this is my 1st cam fault, SSC or fatigue (David)?. Coz I've got no idea whether this is a simple fault or otherwise. Been using it since 2005.

Thanks.

ps: Just when Sony is abt to launch their new cam this happen. Is this a hint

[zcf]

never face or see any cases match your issue before, you can send in SSc and as for a quote 1st, too expensive then go for Fatique? Also, will Fatique have the parts for repair?

Though the 1st shot blank issue will also hang the camera, but usually only 1st shot after no longer in usage a really long time, and it's all blank/black rather than 1/3 shot.

[rOnGrEn]

I feel its better to send to ssc first too ..

[greenieadi]

This was one other "better" ones. Deleted the rest there and then. See the top part darkened. This one about 1/5th of the frame.

[smtan24]

Originally Posted by greenieadi Hi all, been busy looking for my camera fault here and at dyxum. But seems so far not able to pinpoint the problem. I was at AOH 2007 snapping happily when suddenly my camera freezes. Only by switching off and on again it normalize. A review of that particular shot shows top 1/3 of frame is black horizontally. I thought it was my Sandisk Extreme III went faulty, which I bought recently. Anyway, was in the hot sun for quite sometime already and thought due to temp too. So I change to a Kingston CF. Format it and fire, same problem occured. Beginning to panic, I switch it off. After 15mins, use it again and it was fine. But after 10+ shot, it happened again. Switch it off longer this time - 1hr and went to the air-con exhibition tent nearby. Also did a factory default reset. Later, tried it again and no change to situation, in fact got worse - every frame taken is black. Given up and later went home and visual inspect the cam. Using the Clean CCD function I notice the shutter is still in view blocking the sensor. Does this show shutter problem? Intend to send to SSC but a search here found that a guy (fatigue) able to repair cams. Did sms him and was given a quote. Can anyone suggest where to send for repair as this is my 1st cam fault, SSC or fatigue (David)?. Coz I've got no idea whether this is a simple fault or otherwise. Been using it since 2005. Thanks. ps: Just when Sony is abt to launch their new cam this happen. Is this a hint

I had some problems with my Dynax 5D were it would get stuck at one shutter speed regardless of the shutter settings I set. Remedied the problem by setting to factory default. Maybe the same thing can work for you.

[greenieadi]

Yup, did that as in my first post. No luck then.

[myopia]

Originally Posted by greenieadi Hi all, been busy looking for my camera fault here and at dyxum. But seems so far not able to pinpoint the problem. I was at AOH 2007 snapping happily when suddenly my camera freezes. Only by switching off and on again it normalize. A review of that particular shot shows top 1/3 of frame is black horizontally. I thought it was my Sandisk Extreme III went faulty, which I bought recently. Anyway, was in the hot sun for quite sometime already and thought due to temp too. So I change to a Kingston CF. Format it and fire, same problem occured. Beginning to panic, I switch it off. After 15mins, use it again and it was fine. But after 10+ shot, it happened again. Switch it off longer this time - 1hr and went to the air-con exhibition tent nearby. Also did a factory default reset. Later, tried it again and no change to situation, in fact got worse - every frame taken is black. Given up and later went home and visual inspect the cam. Using the Clean CCD function I notice the shutter is still in view blocking the sensor. Does this show shutter problem? Intend to send to SSC but a search here found that a guy (fatigue) able to repair cams. Did sms him and was given a quote. Can anyone suggest where to send for repair as this is my 1st cam fault, SSC or fatigue (David)?. Coz I've got no idea whether this is a simple fault or otherwise. Been using it since 2005. Thanks. ps: Just when Sony is abt to launch their new cam this happen. Is this a hint

Just send it in to the sony service center at wisma...if i am not wrong, they will repair this problem for you for free...don;t panic. It is a just the error 58 problem.

[Trigger Happy]

Originally Posted by myopia Just send it in to the sony service center at wisma...if i am not wrong, they will repair this problem for you for free...don;t panic. It is a just the error 58 problem.

doesn't sound like error 58, that resolves itself after the first shot and a "reboot". TS' problem sounds chronic enough, i'd be inclined to suspect a faulty shutter. anyway, bringing it to ssc first is a good option, the old-hands from KM are good and helpful

[CYRN]

seems like dying shutter. juz get it replaced.

[fatigue]

[quote=zcf;3359288]never face or see any cases match your issue before, you can send in SSc and as for a quote 1st, too expensive then go for Fatique?

I agree with you.

[Galdor]

Oh yah, Fatigue is the man.

[Agetan]

Time to buy A-700 then?

Just in time.

Hart

[yokechye]

yeah... ur 5D wanna retire... i can hear a700 calling u

[greenieadi]

Originally Posted by yokechye yeah... ur 5D wanna retire... i can hear a700 calling u

Arrggh nooooo..............

[greenieadi]

Phew!!!!!!!!.....SSC called to say it cost me $90+ to repair. Did not get what he's saying but heard that it's not the shutter problem. Collecting on Monday.

Thanks all.