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Hi all
Just a quick hello new to the site and dslr world ! bought myself a sony a300 which i think fits my needs nicely but i'm having a bumpy start, i'm now on my second soon to be third body!! first one felt like it was about to fall apart very creaky, so got it exchanged .
Now i'm currently experiencing a stuck pixel on the lcd, this doesnt affect the pictures but is constantly drawing my attention. Spoke to retailer and they are happy to exchange it too so i might aswell get another. Like i said i like the camera but would have thought for the money quality control may have been better. Hopefully will be shooting happily tomorrow.

Welcome to cameralabs Sitinduk! I am so sorry to hear you've got defective products from Sony. This does happen sometimes. I must say when I bought my SonyA200, the pop-up flash button did not work but since I am not using the flash very often, this is not an issue for me, I can always raise it manually. All the other functions seem to be working alright after 3 months passed.

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that sucks ... i brought mine in the states while on holiday ... im so glad mine was all perfect.

In any manufacturing process there will be defects i think you've just been really unlucky ... this is my first dslr but its brilliant

Hello sitinduck, and welcome to the friendly Camera Labs forum!
Sorry to hear of your woes. But that is exactly why you should buy at a place where they can cope with such problems!
Good luck with your next body

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Sorry to hear you're so unlucky with your A300's. My A700 is in perfect shape. I agree though that a broken pixel is disturbing. I have two on my PC monitor and they both draw attention. I've gotten used to them though...

- Bjorn -

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Hi all
Well just got back from Jessops, and can say that my 3rd body is perfect no issues at all! have to say the support and customer service from them has been excellent. Will continue to shop with them in future.
Now i must start taking pictures.

Do that, and perhaps show us some .
Good to hear you finally have a fully functioning camera.

- Bjorn -

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Already taken a load but hard to decide on the good ones

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I like the shot of the dog and the rose, the rose looks stunningly good! Good job!

- Bjorn -

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