I cant believe this. It worked. This is the third Cypershot camera that I own. My DSC-P100 gave me the same error and I had to pay $100 plus to have it repaired. My DSC-P200 just gave me the same error. I did two light taps with the lens open and it fixed its self. WHAT THE heck is SONY doing with these cameras. Hey SONY how about putting that in to your troubleshooting guide for error E:61:00...tap lens lightly while open...if that doesnt work try it again..... Just pisses me off sometimes. JT

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