Sony Alpha 33 hangs
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it happens in normal operation. For example, you just shot a pic of ur friend, upon checking the image, suddenly a UFO flies nearby, and you quickly press the shutter button to get back to shoot mode, but it just hangs.
This happens in:
-Resuming to shot mode after playback
-Turning on the camera from full power off
-Resuming from power saving mode.
The chance this happens is like 1:50 for above operation.
This is definitely an issue and not "imagination" or "poor technique"
For me it is annoying but not unbearable which is why I haven't taken my cam for servicing.
I have A55 and usually shoot with aperture priority and viewfinder only (ie screen off).
Occasionally after taking a shot when I switch to preview the cam jus hangs.
Usually I only have to switch off an on but sometimes I have to take out the battery to get it back working.
As I say because i am a casual user it is not a die die issue.
For me it is annoying but not unbearable which is why I haven't taken my cam for servicing.
I have A55 and usually shoot with aperture priority and viewfinder only (ie screen off).
Occasionally after taking a shot when I switch to preview the cam jus hangs.
Usually I only have to switch off an on but sometimes I have to take out the battery to get it back working.
As I say because i am a casual user it is not a die die issue.
albertri
Senior Member
I guess I'm lucky with my set coz I have not encounter this other than what I've posted due the compatible battery.
Odd. I've tested an A55 just now for about 3 hours in Aperture Priority mode and not encountered the issue. I'll keep trying.
albertri
Senior Member
tried on my A33 last night before I retire for the day good 30-45mins until I give up and just catch my rest.
kei1309
Senior Member
no one accuses anyone of poor technique or imagination
we're just advising against the said procedures to capture the technician's attention.i did have this problem testing out the 10fps on the A55. immediately after i stopped shooting, i pressed the playback button, only to have the camera hang at an image, or to hang with a black screen. however, i soon realized that it's because the camera's still writing the image to the memory card, as the red light is still flashing.
is this the problem you're facing?
lawrencewkl
Member
Hi,
Sorry to hear about your experience. Just to share, I have an A55 almost as soon as it is available here. I have used it for many many days and there is no such problems on my set (I do switch modes, playback photos, ON/OFF frequently). Hence, your set most likely have a fault. Sony should repair or replace yours.
Sorry to hear about your experience. Just to share, I have an A55 almost as soon as it is available here. I have used it for many many days and there is no such problems on my set (I do switch modes, playback photos, ON/OFF frequently). Hence, your set most likely have a fault. Sony should repair or replace yours.
i often do that but never hung, u quite suay to encounter 5 lemons. Maybe A55 dun like you..
Yes, is that what you are referring to?
I would say this is normal. the camera is still trying to write to the memory card, and then recieve a command to playback pictures. so, it will take a while. the slower the memory card, the longer the wait.
just like when you just start up your pc, immediately while your desktop is loading, try to launch a few programs, i'm sure the cpu will respond slowly too.
u will, sooner or later.
I saw 3 a33s, and 2 a55s that have same problem. And thats all units I have handled. Not all is mine, but I tested them.and to all discussions above, this don't have any relation to writing the card or whatsoever. As this also happens even without a memory card:lovegrin:. And the black screen is not a few second or minutes, it stays that way until the battery is completely drained if you don't remove the battery. Even turning the switch off won't work.
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Ya cant turn off. Even at off setting red light remains lit. As much as there is a workard still feel Sony should address this eg thru firmware upgrade etc.
Hey wah on, I am unable to repeat this issue. Do u hv a defined test plan to replicate this issue? I mean u must b able to show Sony when u reported this issue.
Hey wah on, I am unable to repeat this issue. Do u hv a defined test plan to replicate this issue? I mean u must b able to show Sony when u reported this issue.
kei1309
Senior Member
as much as i would love to see your products repaired, like some of us mentioned above, using wah on's method of showing the problem to the technician will only serve to showcase that your method of operation is the problem.
i would suggest doing your own tests to find out the best natural way to replicate the problem before heading down.
Actually was thinking 2 tracks should b done. One is to see if this issue is isolated or a issue faced by most. A defined test plan can help new buyers n current owners underseand this issue n perhaps feedback to sony. Else how else can they improve this issue?
2ndly I wasnt exactly try to find issues on my camera. Jus tat I saw this issue 4 days into my ownership hence wanted to see if it's isolated. Will take more shots as per normal to see if problem arises. Believe all pdts will hv issues. Even soft focus issues on selected canon cam.
2ndly I wasnt exactly try to find issues on my camera. Jus tat I saw this issue 4 days into my ownership hence wanted to see if it's isolated. Will take more shots as per normal to see if problem arises. Believe all pdts will hv issues. Even soft focus issues on selected canon cam.
There is no defined test plan. It happens completely randomly on each of the three operations i mentioned above. Doing my method to recall the error is just like you keep on buying lottery tickets to hit the jackpot.
There is no certain procedure. It is random. Tye only way you can show to the technician is to record a video while your unit hangs, and show the video to the tech guy.
I got my mainboard replaced by them, but the issue is still there. So i am assuming it is a firmware issue instead of hardware. Since too many samples have this issue. A few from this thread has experienced this, and me, have 100% rate on testing units. Even on HK and malaysian sets.
There is no certain procedure. It is random. Tye only way you can show to the technician is to record a video while your unit hangs, and show the video to the tech guy.
I got my mainboard replaced by them, but the issue is still there. So i am assuming it is a firmware issue instead of hardware. Since too many samples have this issue. A few from this thread has experienced this, and me, have 100% rate on testing units. Even on HK and malaysian sets.
oceantoofar
New Member
Yesterday when I was shooting Thaipusam for around 2 hours, then i noticed this "hanging" issue ... i am using a55. when it was in the powersave mode and i press the shutter button to activate it, it doesnt respond ... lcd was blacked out no matter how many times i press the shutter button... had to power off and on ..... it happened a few times yesterday ...
Has anyone sent it in for servicing due to this problem? dunno if i should live with it or send it in?
Has anyone sent it in for servicing due to this problem? dunno if i should live with it or send it in?
hi guys i seem to hv identified the problem(i think). actually it's our A33/55's feature. the camera is not in hang up state. the APS-C sensor overheated. at this state, the camera will protect itself at watever state of function it's on and shut down even tho power is at ON dial. i realize the batt was somewat warm as well when i took it out. either batt heat up the interior or jus a case of both APS-C cmos overheating plus power is being drained and overheating as well.
this overheating issue is documented in manual and seems like it's not unique to sony camera. As for the state of hanging, in my previous case it was SHUTTER open and overheated. a clearer case to demo this is to on ur video. u should see this together with overheating msg in like 9-11 min. thereafter the camera shuts down automatically. if u din catch the message that flashes for like 5s then u would hv missed it. hope it helps.
this overheating issue is documented in manual and seems like it's not unique to sony camera. As for the state of hanging, in my previous case it was SHUTTER open and overheated. a clearer case to demo this is to on ur video. u should see this together with overheating msg in like 9-11 min. thereafter the camera shuts down automatically. if u din catch the message that flashes for like 5s then u would hv missed it. hope it helps.
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more info here
http://www.popphoto.com/video/2010/09/tested-sony-a33-and-a55-video-overheating-issue
higher chance of occurence if using FPS. i was using a lot of Multi frame NR for my night test shots when the issue occured.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/the-truth-about-overheating-dslrs/
http://www.popphoto.com/video/2010/09/tested-sony-a33-and-a55-video-overheating-issue
higher chance of occurence if using FPS. i was using a lot of Multi frame NR for my night test shots when the issue occured.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/the-truth-about-overheating-dslrs/
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