This troubleshooting page will help you diagnose problems with the Sony Alpha DSLR-A850.
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Upon flipping the power switch to the on position, there is no response.
If the camera is not powering on with a battery inside, chances are that the battery is drained. Replace the battery using this guide, which will show how to properly remove and replace the battery unit.
The strap on your camera has been damaged and is unable to perform its task.
If the entire strap fails, it is easy to replace this simple component with a new strap you can purchase at nearly any photography store. Use this handy guide to learn how to completely remove this piece from both sides of the mounting points and replace it with a brand new strap.
Final Picture will appear clear, but when looking through the viewfinder the image has a scratch or other obstruction.
If the protective eyepiece lens is damaged, this will only show when looking through the viewfinder and not in the final picture. A simple solution to this issue is the replace this part with a new unscratched part. Find how to replace this outer protective lens with this guide.
If there is no visible damage to the eye piece or viewfinder, yet when you look through said viewfinder there appears before you a scratch or smudge, this could be the result of a scratched or smudged focal lens. Follow this guide on how to replace this focusing lens.
The rubber eye piece cover has become worn or non-functional.
This guide will show detailed and simple instructions on how to detach the rubber viewfinder cover from the camera and how to replace this part with a new one.
