DSC-H2 Shutter Button Problem

[G_H]

Hi,

I just ordered a refurbished H2 from Sony's website (SonyStyle) for 200 bucks.

Thought it was a good deal, maybe I'll be one of the lucky ones.

Anyway, I was wondering what's the point of replacing a part prone to failure with the same thing?

Is it possible to replace the original shutter button with something more durable?

[G_H]

BTW, if there is no permanent fix, like replacing the shutter button with something built to last, then here is a link that tells where to buy one cheap AND how to install it.
http://www.camerahacker.com/Forums/D...release_button

[rum65]

.Tanks for the info. I’ll try it and let you know the result. By the way I use a paperclip to take pictures as a temporary fix to the problem.

[G_H]

good luck

I'll be interested to know how it works out for you.

[Ohclaro]

Well Guess What. I'm another un happy Customer about this H2 Camera. I was just sitting on my desk reading a magazine when I hear something about to pop. Yes the whole boton jumped about 3ft in the air landing next to my magazine. I have already order the part thanks to you for posting it. Thank you for placing your order

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So I guess i will see the part in about a week or so. I will let you guys know how did I manage to fix it without breaking it. lol. but if something major happens I would be sending to sony for the $181 Flat Rate Fee.

[jjnc69]

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[pgmark]

I found this page when I typed "DSC-H2 parts" into Google and this came up the number one link. I got the camera in May 2007. In June 2008 I went on vacation with it. At that point I had taken maybe 3000 pictures with it without any problem. So anyway, I was in China on my vacation just minutes before my boat was supposed to leave for a cruise there, when the shutter button came off. Since I was only maybe 1/4 of the way through my trip, I thought of getting a new camera, but even the smaller inferior cameras were too much (without bargaining; Im sure it would have been less than what I was originally told, but whatever). So in the end I was able to rig it up by sticking a wire straight down the hole where the button used to go. It seems the button is like a thumb tack, and as long as I had that wire going to the same point and making contact with whatever's down there, that's all I need. The wire is held in place by tape, and I have now taken around 1000 pictures with this set up.

Of course, since my camera was just over a year old when this happened, its not under warranty. Sony wanted $130 just for labor. So if you figure the part is around $20, then you're looking at at least $165 by the time you add in shipping. Of course, it still has the same low quality parts, so this is liable to break again. Besides, look on ebay and see how much these cameras go for. Its not worth it. I told the guy at Sony that I was unhappy with this situation and that I'd rather go buy a new NIKON than pay to get this Sony repaired. :mad2:

Im really surprised at this. Sony has always been a high quality brand, and Im really disappointed in the way they are handling this. I still have a DSC-S70 that I got in 2000. It became obsolete, but it still works as well as it ever did. YOu would think that the H2, which is supposed to be a much more capable camera would be of the same (or better) quality. After reading this forum, I think I will just keep it the way it is instead of getting it fixed. Here is a picture of my camera with the wire makeshift shutter button.

[spotbark]

I was having this problem on my Sony DSC-H5! I had fallen in love with the halfway focus feature and it was like taking pictures in the dark when it stopped working. After reading so many options on the internet I started taking my camera apart (i know now, big mistake!)
Finally contacted Teleplan Camera Repair and they had me send in the camera ( and all the pieces err). They did a great job and on top of it included a cleaning of the camera, which was much needed! Now my lovable halfway focus feature is back!