Many consumers know about Sony's recall of laptop batteries that it manufactured for its computers, as well as those for Apple and Dell. But the Japanese electronics giant has also posted another CCD Service Advisory.
According to Imaging Resource, the problem is caused by "internal wiring in the CCD sensor comes loose at high temperatures and humidities, and causes the camera to stop recording images, or to record distorted images. During the last round of service advisories we heard that the problem may have related to moisture penetrating into epoxy chip packaging. Interestingly, the Japanese PC Watch website states in its coverage of the news that this time around, the affected sensors use ceramic packaging, which generally offers better environmental sealing. According to PC Watch, moisture can potentially penetrate the ceramic packaging nonetheless, entering via the gluing surface."
Affected cameras recently added to the list include: Cyber-shot DSC-F88, DSC-M1, DSC-T1, DSC-T1, DSC-T3, DSC-T33, DSC-U40, and DSC-U50. We're still waiting for news from Sony USA for next steps.
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Posted by dstory on November 24, 2006
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Oh, crap. Doesn't Nikon use Sony CCDs in their DSLRs? I wonder if this is going to affect my D70.
Commented by: Travis Saling at November 24, 2006 01:51 PM
It appears that your D70 is safe. For a comprehensive view check this page; http://www.imaging-resource.com/badccds.html
Commented by: Harold at November 25, 2006 07:23 AM