I noticed my A6000 was not uptodate as it had firmware version 2.0 and 3.2 is latest. So I decided to upgrade the firmware this afternoon...everything went smoothly until, just before completion of the upgrade, when an error message appeared and the process was aborted. After that, I was unable to even turn on the camera! Dead in the water! Sony support really tried but couldn't correct the problem and so I am now facing a camera repair. I am considering just selling the camera "as is" on Ebay and purchase a replacement (I"ll be sure it is 3.2!!).
tinplater wrote:
I noticed my A6000 was not uptodate as it had firmware version 2.0 and 3.2 is latest. So I decided to upgrade the firmware this afternoon...everything went smoothly until, just before completion of the upgrade, when an error message appeared and the process was aborted. After that, I was unable to even turn on the camera! Dead in the water! Sony support really tried but couldn't correct the problem and so I am now facing a camera repair. I am considering just selling the camera "as is" on Ebay and purchase a replacement (I"ll be sure it is 3.2!!).
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You may want to try doing the firmware again on the dead camera. You may get lucky. Make sure the firmware is completely done. If this doesn't work. I have no other solutions. Good luck.
Why don't you send it to Sony repair so they can properly flash the firmware.
There seem to be a few problems with Sony cameras, including firmware updates that render the camera useless, overheating, etc. Inexcusable for a camera in this price range and from a large company such as this.
Racmanaz wrote:
Battery die out?
That is a very good question.
If the battery was not as 100%, it can happen very easily with the Sony's.
Not all batteries are created equal.
tinplater wrote:
I noticed my A6000 was not uptodate as it had firmware version 2.0 and 3.2 is latest. So I decided to upgrade the firmware this afternoon...everything went smoothly until, just before completion of the upgrade, when an error message appeared and the process was aborted. After that, I was unable to even turn on the camera! Dead in the water! Sony support really tried but couldn't correct the problem and so I am now facing a camera repair. I am considering just selling the camera "as is" on Ebay and purchase a replacement (I"ll be sure it is 3.2!!).
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Sorry to hear that Tinplater, maybe fate is prodding you to go for a 6300/6500.
Firmware updates can be a risky business but I've never had a problem with a Sony update and I've had a lot of Sony cameras. Still, there's always a first time for everything.
Brasspounder001 wrote:
There seem to be a few problems with Sony cameras, including firmware updates that render the camera useless, overheating, etc. Inexcusable for a camera in this price range and from a large company such as this.
Yes. I sold my RX100 cameras for several reasons, one of which being worry about future reliability. I got an A6000 on sale, and I use that when I want a compact. I'm not happy with what I've heard about Sony service and support. I think I'll skip the updating.

tinplater wrote:
I am considering just selling the camera "as is" on Ebay and purchase a replacement (I"ll be sure it is 3.2!!).
Don't rush into that. If you don't get a a solution here, try other sites.
kymarto
Loc: Portland OR and Milan Italy
Brasspounder001 wrote:
There seem to be a few problems with Sony cameras, including firmware updates that render the camera useless, overheating, etc. Inexcusable for a camera in this price range and from a large company such as this.
Not only that, all the a6xxx series sensors suffer from serious banding issues. Sony knows this. I had two a6000s and thought it was a sensor defect, until I did some research and tried out a number of a6000 bodies. All with the same banding, so then I tried an a6300--even worse! I am now using a NEX-7. I am truly disappointed in Sony. I have had Nikons for years without a single problem. My Sonys are full of issues. I'm sorry I ever started with NEX. If I had it to do over again I would definitely go Panasonic or Fuji or Samsung.
I bricked an a6000, but i returned it to Costco and got a new one and left it at 1.0..
I've acquired an a6500 and it's not getting any updates....
Peterff
Loc: O'er The Hills and Far Away, in Themyscira.
Is it time to have a discussion about replacing Sonys with real cameras and should it be Canon or Nikon? 🙀
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Peterff wrote:
Is it time to have a discussion about replacing Sonys with real cameras and should it be Canon or Nikon? 🙀
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Sure, switch to either one if you want to go down market.
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