A350/A500/A550 first frame underexposing

I just got myself an A350 and have been reading up generally on the cameras idiosyncrasies and came across a number of posts in other forums that refer to an issue where the first frame is under exposed after the camera is turned off for c. 24hrs. This is despite reporting correct shutter and aperture readings. I also found posts regarding some A5xx and other A3xx cameras also displaying this to a similar or more extreme extent with a first black frame.

So guess what, this is exactly what my newly acquired A350 is doing. It is a problem I can live with I guess, but wanted to ask three questions of the good folks of Dyxum.

1) How many of you have this issue, in particular with the A350, but interested in other models as well?

2) Does this behavior become progressively worse or does it remain with just the first shot only?

3) Is there a clever fix other than sending it back to Sony.

BTW this camera was not gained from anyone on here but through a reputable Camera chain. I actually want to keep the camera but may negotiate deal with the shop provided that the problem is not likely to get much worse/extensive. Although not infallable, the Camera only registers just over 900 actuations (but I suspect may have been through a reset or two due to the previous owner trying to fix the issue).

Any input much appreciated.

Edited by Sandyw - 31 January 2011 at 00:00

Jon,

Thanks for the input, I agree it's not worth the fix with Sony (if I had to pay).

However, it does give me some leverage to reduce the purchase price from the shop if I don't insist they repair the camera hence saving them the hassle..... win win.