0x5b Error Code in Digital Camera Sony DSLR-A100

The 0x5b error code indicates that the amount of light passing through the aperture lens is not being controlled by the F-Stop selected.

What is the aperture?
A camera collects light in order to deliver the image. The Aperture regulates how much light is being allowed into the lens.

A diaphragm is inside each lens and it is what controls the lens opening and closing to the size you have set it to, this is what is called the aperture setting. Size settings are referred to as f-stops such as f/2.8, f/5.6, f/11, etc.
The smaller the F-stop, the larger the aperture.

Camera specifications are clearly marked on any camera specifications and generally show as any of the following three ways:

• F2.8 is considered Maximum aperture.
• F2.8-F8.0 A stating the maximum and minimum aperture, and there are standard increments between these.
• F2.8-3.5 or F2.8(W)-F3.5(T) Describing the maximum aperture for the wide-angle (F2.8) and telephoto (F3.5) focal lengths of a zoom lens.

Remember, the smaller the F-stop, the larger the aperture.

This might be a bit more technical than you are used to, or you are enjoying this level of detail.






Either way, when the Error 0x5b presents itself it is communicating that the aperture is not doing its job, and the aperture lens is not being controlled by the F-stop selected.

The culprit?   

A malfunctioning has occurred with the AV drive unit. These little pieces wreak havoc quickly in these great yet sensitive cameras.

How the 05xb Error Code comes up?

When you shoot a picture by holding the camera in the normal eye level position and pointing into what would be considered normal daylight. What happens is you press the button, the shutter closes very  slowly and the error code 0x5b is displayed. Nothing else can be done and you have to switch the camera off. Upon turning the camera on again, the camera goes through its self check and you get the OK. If you now attempt to shoot a picture into poor light, very dark shade or down to the ground - where you would expect a poor light reading, it will take the shot perfectly.

Now, raise the camera up to horizontal, try to take a picture and you get the error code and again it shuts down. It seems as if the system is being saturated with high light levels.
This shows how it is the AV drive unit which is not doing its job and controlling the aperture of the lens.

For this reason this error appears in bright environments if the AV drive unit is not working properly.
This is repairable and sometimes a cleaning service is enough other times the AV drive unit needs to be replaced.

Can it be fixed!? Absolutely! Sony Camera Repair
We have the expertise to evaluate and test your camera, pinpoint the problem and do the camera repair!

Error E:91:01 in Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T300, Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55

The Error E:91:01 is an error that is many times is described as; flash error E:91:01 , flash won’t work, flashing error on LCD, Sony Error Code

What is E:91:01?

When a problem occurs while the camera is operating, the self diagnosis function starts working. The display on the LCD screen is what is wrong with it in this case, and presents the Error E:91:01 code. Normally, this error can be repaired by a service center. Expert camera repair expertise, tools and timing are imperative in this repair.

This specific error E:91:01 means that the flash capacitors are not being charged properly, hence the camera is unable to fire.
When you send your camera to Teleplan for camera repair, we do a full diagnostics before coming to this conclusion. The flash unit needs to be thoroughly diagnosed to figure out what is wrong with it and why the capacitors are not being charged.

                                                                       
                        E:91:01 appearing on                                         E:91:01 Flash is not working
            Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T300 Screen                      Unable to select the Auto Flash or Flash Force
 
However, the camera allows you to take pictures and see them in the playback mode, but all of them without the flash working, and of course, the annoying E:91:01 will continue blinking on your screen.
Cameras where this error presents itself are mostly Sony. Here are some common models:

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC T300
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W55
Sony Cyber-Shot Camera Repair

The turn the power off and on again error appears in Sony Cyber-shot DSC Digital Cameras.

Most Camera Repair situations are related with a lens issue, the lens can be stuck or can damage to the sensor lens.
It is very common that this error starts appearing if the camera was dropped; it could be intermittent or permanent.

If you can quickly shut it off and power on again, and it is working, it is fine.
The problem persisting shows that something is going on inside the camera.

Once the camera is disassembled, it becomes evident if the problem is adjustment, cleaning or requires actual parts to be replaced.

View Sony Cyber-shot DSC models

Many amateur attempts to fix the Sony Cyber-shot DSC result in causing damage and breakage of further pieces. The assembly is quite tight and does not allow for parts to be easily moved.
An attempt to disassemble without the technical expertise and tools often ends up in additional parts being broken, or “left over” parts when trying to re-assemble.

Repair Your Camera and Start Taking Pictures again!

Do you have a cracked or malfunctioning LCD on your Sony Alpha or Cybershot? Let the pros at Teleplan Camera Repair take care of your problem. Teleplan has trained technicians to properly replace the display on your Sony digital camera. Even if the problem is obvious like a cracked LCD, we always perform a diagnostic test on your camera first. Upon repair, we will test your Sony Alpha camera for proper function so the camera is ready for you to enjoy upon return !