Have had my digital camera about 4 1/2 going on 5 years. It is a "cybershot" by Sony. Have had no problems until the last couple months. All of a sudden, my indoor pictures are looking fairly dark, and outdoor pictures where there is "blue" sky in the background it is coming out pink, as is any area where there is a shadow/light contrast--the light area has a pink tint. I thought maybe it was the flash, but then realized that I took some night pictures of this nasty spider in our evergreen and it turned out crystal clear. I checked the settings--I'm using the "auto" setting that I usuually use. Could it be my memory stick getting worn out?? I really don't know what it could be. I will likely have to go to a camera shop (or the local Best Buy, since that's about all we have!) to get whatever it is fixed, but if someone could lead me in the right direction, I'd be oh-so-greatful!!! When going in "clueless", I'm always afraid I'll get swindled (such a sad statement about our society). Thanks! As a scrapbooker, I need to get this figured out as my "baby" turns one this week!!!!!
You may want to stop into National Camera Exchange and see what they think or West Photo. I think you would have better luck getting honest/knowledgeable answers here as opposed to Best Buy.
I've worn out and have had to replace 3 digital cameras in the last few years. I'm rough on my camera and I take thousands of pictures to th epoint I literally wear them out and break them. I've looked into fixing them and it's not cheap or worth it.
I also recommend going to National Camera Exchange I just went there last week and bought a new DSLR camera and the sales associate was so helpful and really helped me get what I needed didn't push things I didn't need.
Sometimes digital camera's just don't last, especially the point and shoot ones. I have a DSLR for my business, but I've carried a point and shoot for years in my purse. My first one was an old 3mp one, and it went strong for 3yrs, then slowly went downhill, pictures getting dark, funky colors, then fuzzy..... then it died. I just sucked it up and bought a new one because after 4yrs, it had served its purpose.
You can inquire about getting it fixed, but it would probably be cheaper in the end ot just buy a new one.
I agree - buy a new one. After 4-5 years. the technology has improved so much. It's not worth fixing.
In addition to your "auto" setting, is there a light setting? Maybe that got changed by accident. Usually you can go from incandescent, to flourescent to outdoor or indoor. The other thing that could have changed is the ISO speed, but if that's the case, most likely you'd get blurry where you didn't used to, not color change. Try a new memory stick - can't hurt. Do you still have the manual? If so, they usually have a trouble shooting page where it tells how to make adjustments.
