Sony Repair

Prices exclude spare parts. In most cases we restore Sony Alpha bodies and G/GM lenses at component level without full unit replacement.

• Diagnostics – $0 if repair is completed / $50 if declined
• Express repair (2–3 hours) – +50% to the selected service
• Shutter replacement – from $120
• Sensor cleaning (FF/APS-C, dry/wet + dust map) – from $85
• Sensor replacement – from $220
• E-mount / A-mount bayonet rebuild – from $110
• USB-C / micro-HDMI (Type-D) port – from $95
• IBIS (SteadyShot INSIDE) unit service – from $150
• OSS stabilization unit (lens) – from $140
• Aperture/diaphragm unit – from $130
• LCD / touchscreen / EVF module – from $110
• Main board / firmware recovery – from $160
• CFexpress Type-A / SD UHS-II slot pin repair – from $110
• Lens calibration & optical alignment (decentering) – from $70

Final cost depends on the Sony model and repair complexity. Each service includes testing and a written warranty.

What We Do Best

• Alpha mirrorless (A1/A9/A7/ZV), APS-C (A6xxx), RX100/RX10 compacts, and Cinema/FX bodies
• G & GM lenses: linear/XD motor repair, diaphragm units, flex cables, zoom/mech rebuilds
• Water or saltwater damage recovery and corrosion cleanup
• Media/data services: “Recover Image Database,” card errors, file recovery

Typical Sony Issues We Fix

• “Camera Error. Turn power off then on” after shutter/IBIS fault
• Overheating or early cutoff in 4K/10-bit; thermal management and firmware issues
• “Unable to read memory card” / “Recover Image Database”; bent pins or slot failure
• CFexpress Type-A compatibility, slow buffer, or write stalls
• micro-HDMI wobble, no signal to recorder/monitor
• IBIS rattle or image jump; SteadyShot INSIDE module service
• Lens not recognized / “Attach lens properly”; dirty mounts or failed contacts
• Decentered optics, field tilt, or severe focus shift on fast primes

Sony Flash & Accessories

We service the Multi Interface Shoe, HVL flashes, wireless triggers, and digital-audio adapters (ECM-B1M/XLR-K3M): hot-shoe boards, cracked feet, sync issues, and firmware.

1. My Alpha overheats in 4K. Can you stabilize long takes?

Yes. We refresh thermal pads, verify power delivery, update firmware, and test with your codecs/bit-rates.

2. “Recover Image Database” keeps appearing. Is the card bad?

Often bent pins or a fatigued slot. We repair/replace the reader and validate with UHS-II or CFexpress Type-A media.

3. IBIS rattles when the camera is off. Normal?

A light rattle can be normal. Strong shakes, image jump, or IBIS errors are not—bring it for module alignment/service.

4. The camera won’t recognize my lens.

We clean contacts, check firmware and mount tolerance, and repair the contact block or flex in the lens if needed.

5. What cards should I use for A1/A7S III/A7 IV?

Use CFexpress Type-A for highest bit-rates; otherwise fast SDXC UHS-II V90. Always format in-camera and avoid removing cards while writing.

6. Banding under LED or screen flicker—how to reduce it?

Enable Anti-Flicker/Var. Shutter, switch from full electronic to EFCS or mechanical, and set shutter to the light’s frequency.

7. Can you fix decentering or soft corners on my GM prime?

Yes. We realign optical groups, set flange distance, and verify sharpness across the frame.

8. Pixel mapping for hot pixels—do you offer it?

We run sensor remap, update firmware, and test long-exposure noise performance.

9. Is the micro-HDMI port repairable?

Yes. We replace the connector and add strain-relief guidance to prevent repeat failure.

10. Turnaround and warranty?

Standard 3–5 business days; express 2–3 hours when parts allow. Written warranty 1–3 months by job type.