turn camera on lens comes out ,nothing in view finder
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Have the same problem-seems my auto lens cap is NOT opening automatically. I have to tap it to open and tap it to close, losing the shot some of the time...
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Hello hello Rmauma...!The Little push-button on the side...is working...like the release-button...on your camera...Push it In...and turn the lens...same way...as your normal lenses.If the button...or the adapter is stuck...Perhaps try...to twist the adapter...just a fraction...in both directions...while pressing...on the button.This can givethe Little locking pin...enough room...to Work.Now take the lens...with the adapter...one hand on each...close your eyes...and let your hands Work...Hope this will help...Greetings...Jakob. Hello hello Rmauma...!The Little push-button on the side...is working...like the release-button...on your camera...Push it In...and turn the lens...same way...as your normal lenses.If the button...or the adapter is stuck...Perhaps try...to twist the adapter...just a fraction...in both directions...while pressing...on the button.This can givethe Little locking pin...enough room...to Work.Now take the lens...with the adapter...one hand on... » Read More Hello hello Rmauma...!The Little push-button on the side...is working...like the release-button...on your camera...Push it In...and turn the lens...same way...as your normal lenses.If the button...or the adapter is stuck...Perhaps try...to twist the adapter...just a fraction...in both directions...while pressing...on the button.This can givethe Little locking pin...enough room...to Work.Now take the lens...with the adapter...one hand on each...close your eyes...and let your hands Work...Hope this will help...Greetings...Jakob. « Show Less
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no view finder , let it run then pull the flash drive and plug it into your lap top the see what you are getting
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Double check to make sure it's not on "no flash" (lightning bolt with circle and slash through it) which youcan change by pressing the circle with the ok in the middle. If that doesn't work, turn the camera off, take the battery out,and then put back in and turn on. also make sure your camera is well charged. Otherwise, get service.
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Hi Bonnie. I alsoHave an Alpha A57. You need to release the lens recognition function. Press the menu button and then scroll to the right using the four direction button until you get to the first settings menu that has an icon like a cog. Use the same button to go down to the setting "release w/o lens". Press the centre of that same button to be able to select "enable". Your lens should then work.
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Not to my knowledge - I don't know how else to access settings. There is no viewfinder.
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If the lens doesn't retract all the way, slide a piece of paper in between the lens barrels. Try turning it on. This fixed mine tonight. I think the lens wasn't seated properly.Don't do this unless you are sure it's out of warranty.
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The view finder is built into the optical system of the camera. You can't see it.
1999633
Either Google it or look in the manual that came with your lens. Sorry, that's all I got.
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All I can think of is you might need to try "rebooting". There is a tiny hole in the bottom of the camera (inside the place where you would screw in a tripod). Try sticking a paper clip in the tiny hole a push for about 5-10 seconds. Mine has frozen before and that resets it. Do that, then try hooking it back up to your computer.
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Try resetting the camera. You might also try connecting the charger cord to see if a charge jolt would make a difference.
1999635
Either Google it or look in the manual that came with your lens.Sorry, that's all I got.
2256002
I haven't heard of that one but I'd try updating the camera's firmware. That should re-flash both the camera and lens, perhaps fixing it. If that doesn't work, my guess is that you'll have to get a replacement. The camera has already had two firmware releases and one is due out in a few weeks (8/24/2014) that's supposed to add new video features.
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This occurs when you are removing pictures from the camera. When you remove the pictures turn the camera off and put the lens cover back on. Then connect the camera and turn it on. When you are finished turn the camera off and the screen will go blank. If it doesn't take the lens cover off. Turn the camera on and then off( The lens will extend and then come back) Then put the lens cover back on. Try going thru this scenario and it will close down and then work for you when you turn it back on.
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Try adjusting the diopter adjustment on the viewfinder- likely was off. Should view and record in focus.
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Opening the battery cover, you're going to see (on the aluminum plate) a small black lock next to the hinge. With the camera upside down and the lens facing your right leg, just move it in the same direction where the small black arrow is pointing and turn it a little bit forward and it will come out slowly.
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Your sensor might be dirty - this requires professional cleaning. The battery would have nothing to do with it. Your lens might be set to MF (manual focus) on accident too!