Hi people. It's been a LONG time since I've posted.
Have had an Alpha 850 for quite some time already, approx 2 years. Recently, I got caught out in heavy downpour while out on assignment. Already tried to protect it with plastic bags and rain cape. But there was just too much moisture and I think there was also condensation inside the camera, causing the LCD panel inside the viewfinder to be shorted out.
Everything else works fine, though.
Decided to send it to Sony Centre to get it fixed. Service and evaluation charge is S$80.
A few days later, they called to update me. Quite fast response, I must say.
They explained that there were two issues:
1) The circuit board connected to the viewfinder was damaged (corrosion due to water contact).
2) The prism itself got some problem.
Nothing surprising there.
"The total cost will be one hundred and thirty five dollars".
"Oh wait. Sorry sir. It is actally one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.".
:bigeyes:
Seriously man. Holy shift.
(My friend's EOS 7D's main circuit board needed to be replaced, and that cost him $400. Including parts and labour)
Not proceeding with the repairs of course. Like I said, everything still works. No viewfinder LCD is just like driving without a speedometer. Now I am REALLY eagerly awaiting the next Alpha FF.
Have had an Alpha 850 for quite some time already, approx 2 years. Recently, I got caught out in heavy downpour while out on assignment. Already tried to protect it with plastic bags and rain cape. But there was just too much moisture and I think there was also condensation inside the camera, causing the LCD panel inside the viewfinder to be shorted out.
Everything else works fine, though.
Decided to send it to Sony Centre to get it fixed. Service and evaluation charge is S$80.
A few days later, they called to update me. Quite fast response, I must say.
They explained that there were two issues:
1) The circuit board connected to the viewfinder was damaged (corrosion due to water contact).
2) The prism itself got some problem.
Nothing surprising there.
"The total cost will be one hundred and thirty five dollars".
"Oh wait. Sorry sir. It is actally one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars.".
:bigeyes:
Seriously man. Holy shift.
(My friend's EOS 7D's main circuit board needed to be replaced, and that cost him $400. Including parts and labour)
Not proceeding with the repairs of course. Like I said, everything still works. No viewfinder LCD is just like driving without a speedometer. Now I am REALLY eagerly awaiting the next Alpha FF.