All Sony Mirrorless Camera Errors and Their Solutions

• The error can appear when you are turning on your camera or soon after the boot-up process completes. It might also happen right in the middle of a shoot, which might be quite inconvenient. Though there are lots of reasons why it could happen, one of the most common has to do with shutter problems.
• Moreover, a good number of Sony mirrorless cameras have the In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) system. For such cameras, the cause of the problem could have to do with IBIS or sensor stabilization malfunctions.
• A third probable cause could be an electronic circuit problem, and in this case, it will likely appear right at startup.
• A final cause of the problem could be an accident. Accidents range from impact and dropping to moisture, water, or liquid damage and the connection of incorrect power sources leading to short-circuiting.

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• First, you might notice that when the message appears, the camera may lock up. Consequently, when you try to power it off, the message will likely remain on the screen. To turn it off, simply turn the power button to the off position and then remove the battery or disconnect the power. The first solution is to do what the camera is telling you, switch off then on.
• If the cause was a stuck shutter, turning the camera off and on will make it reset and work properly. Similarly, the action will resolve an error resulting from IBIS malfunctions.
• In case the error message still appears after the power cycle, you could try resetting the camera. Go to the menu and find the "Settings" tab. However, if the camera is still frozen, you cannot access the menu and reset it.

• Using the same memory card on multiple devices
• Stuffing the memory card beyond the required limit
• Interfering with the memory card while it is in use
• Inappropriate ejection or insertion of the memory card
• Virus intrusion on the device hindering functionality

• To start with, try to capture new images and try viewing them. In case you are unable to view them, you might need to format the SD card in-camera. But if the new images display without a hitch, the problem might be your old images. You might then try to use photo repair software to fix them and resolve the error.
• Another option is to export the images to an editing app in JPEG, PNG, or even BMP. After exporting them, try to open and save them afresh. After you transfer or export the images, format the SD card, reload them then check if the same error message appears.
• If the issue persists, reset applications by going to Settings>Apps>Reset App Preferences. In case this tool does not work, clear data for album applications. To do so, go to Settings>Apps>All> then select "Albums" and then "Clear Data."

• The first and most logical step would be to check the camera lens connection. Take into consideration that the camera will not be able to communicate with the lens unless there is contact.
• Contact should be between the metal pins on the camera body and those on the lens. To check this connection, first power off the camera and then detach the lens from the body of the camera.
• Then you will need to examine the metal contacts on both the lens and the camera body. Once you understand how they should attach, reattach them. Note that the marking on the camera body should align with the marking on the body of the camera.
• Once they align, you need to turn clockwise lightly until you hear a click. Power the camera on and check if the error has been resolved.
• In case the error message still appears and the lens you are using is from a different manufacturer, there could be a compatibility issue. Notably though, even in the absence of communication between the lens and camera, you can still take photos.
• The only things you will not access are Auto Focus and Auto Exposure. To take photos, simply set the camera to manual and then manually set the desired features. These include the shutter speed, ISO, aperture, and focus.
• If you would like to attach the camera body to a telescope or other device, set the mode to manual. Next, enable the "Release w/o Lens" and on the Shutter Lock option, select "Off no lens."

• Check battery terminals. If there is dirt or grime on them, this could be causing the malfunction. Use a clean, dry cloth to wipe them off. Take care not to touch the terminals with metal objects or your hands.
• If possible, change batteries and check whether the message clears
• Alternatively, you can connect your power adapter to the camera and plug into a wall outlet and check if that helps

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• To confirm whether this, put the camera in the cleaning mode. If it responds by opening the shutter, the error may have to do with the contacts. Check on the camera body using a different lens to rule it out.
• On some mirrorless models, you can override the check for lens present by activating manual mode. If yours does not, try to override the release without having lens interlocking.

• One issue could be incompatibility arising from the fact that the memory card was previously formatted on a different camera. The solution is simply to format the memory card in-camera and check if the error resolves.
• In other cases, it could be that the memory card is locked and is thus not visible on the camera. Remove it and check the lock switch; if it is locked, switch it back on.
• A third possibility could have to do with the metal pins that provide contact between the camera and card. Once again, you will need to remove the card then use a cleaning solution to wipe the contacts clean.

• To charge the camera's internal battery, simply plug the camera into a wall.class="img-fluid" alternatively, you can insert a rechargeable battery that is fully charged. Leave the camera off for a minimum of 24 hours.
• That will allow the internal battery to recharge automatically. After this process, you will likely need to recharge the removable battery.

• The first step is to recharge the battery and monitor usage.
• If you have recharged it recently and get this message, you might try changing batteries to check whether your current batteries are the problem.
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• You need to turn the camera off, remove the battery, and then turn it back on. That is a reset, and should normally fix the issue.
• However, if the problem is more serious, it may warrant a longer break. So repeat the reset process, but this time, you need to leave the battery out for a minimum of 1 hour.