Sony Camera Parts & Service/Repair Manual Websites

sybersitizen wrote: glad2badad wrote: I'm considering getting my A77 professionally cleaned (depending on $$$) but not sure where to start looking or even consider sending it. Which part is dirty? I haven't encountered any cleaning needs on the A77 that I can't handle myself.

For the life of me I can't get the sensor clean. :( Don't know why ... my A700 didn't / doesn't seem as difficult.

sybersitizen wrote: glad2badad wrote: For the life of me I can't get the sensor clean. :( Don't know why ... my A700 didn't / doesn't seem as difficult. You have access to essentially the same cleaning tools as anyone else. What approaches have you tried? What is the apparent nature of the 'contaminant' (solid, liquid, small area, large area...)?

"dust bunnies" that I can't seem to clean. No idea what they are from other than standard dirt/fuzz that has hardened. I use Eclipse 2 with sensor swabs (PecPads). Like I said, the A700 in the past was easy ... the A77 seems harder.

sybersitizen wrote: You can actually see stuck particles on the sensor? Any chance that some of your bunnies are on the SLT mirror (either side) rather than the sensor?

Maybe ... this conversation has me rethinking it. I'm going to take another look. :-)

Hi guys,

So ... I really need help on how to repair (dis / assemble) the a99 front cover / panel.
I tried it alone, but NOW I KNOW, after all i did, i CAN see I'm in trouble.

1. I just removed the rear cover to repair the rear dial disc. Its DONE!
2. I was trying to figure out how to remove the front cover / panel to repair the front dial / disc.
3. I think it takes at least one screw to find, right above the IR light, but I dont know how to reach it ...

And at this moment I am in despair, almost crying ... haha

PLease, help me, thanks guys!

and sorry about my english, im brazilian...

(In time, I did a lot of research on google and youtube looking for something about dis / assemble A99, but I couldnt ...

Edited by Bruno Marinho - 30 May 2017 at 04:31

Ahoy!

Lens/Camera Repair + Pro Sensor Cleaning:

Continuing on the main theme, but in this case for UK Minolta/Sony lens/camera repair/service and sensor cleaning, the place you need to go to is Camera Repair Workshop (CRW) who were the Konica Minolta (UK) repair agent, and the best thing to do is to phone Dave and discuss with him first. Forget emails or Facebook etc. I've used them a few times and have been very happy with their work.

Camera Repair Workshop

DIY Sensor Cleaning Guide:

This has been discussed a zillion times, but if you click the URL below, it'll take you to the Dyxum Knowledge Base thread and specifically to a 'how to' guide I wrote some years ago now for wet and dry cleaning and the kit I used and from where it can be bought. I don't know if SLT is the same or different to DSLR, but I wrote it for DSLR cameras, so maybe it'll be useful to you. It isn't a definitive guide as other products and methods are available, but for £50.00 (ish), it'll pay for itself after the first clean, though it's a learning curve and it'll take a few attempts to start with.

Dyxum Knowledge Base: DIY Sensor Cleaning Guide

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rmd wrote: The following FREE camera repair course contains, amongst many others,a range of Minolta service manuals : https://learncamerarepair.com/productlist.php?category=1 Repair manuals are just a part of this comprehensive free course for anyone who wants to try diy/servicing on their cameras.

Edited by stiuskr - 06 February 2020 at 12:20

kenner1 wrote: Just thought I would pass along a positive review of a repair of my Sony lens here in Vancouver. This is the second time i have used Fusion Cine (see link) and have been impressed with their stellar service. I have no affiliation with them but their service needs to commended. I had a ‘mishap’ with my lens and couldn’t remove the bent filter ring. They said they would take a look at it but it didn’t look good. Later that day, damaged ring was removed, email received and $25 dollars later, lens is back. Lucky I had a filter on it. https://www.fusioncine.com/parts-service/

I also have dealt with them... and agree they are excellent.