Dead Nikon d500
Jun 26, 2016 21:06:55 #
DaveO wrote:
My D500 did not come with a bad battery,but I already had three from previous cameras. I did manage to put in a Watson that came with a previous package deal from another camera and it wouldn't work,of course. My point being that I could have put a questionable Nikon battery in the D500. I checked my batteries when the bulletin came out and Nikon sent me a replacement this week.
I was replying to a post a couple before yours. Your point is well taken.
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Jun 26, 2016 21:15:13 #
[quote=Bill_de]I was replying to a post a couple before yours. Your point is well taken.
Just telling about my recent experience. By the way,Nikon sent me a shipping label for return of the old battery and then shipped the new one. Can't complain!
Just telling about my recent experience. By the way,Nikon sent me a shipping label for return of the old battery and then shipped the new one. Can't complain!
Jun 27, 2016 05:45:57 #
Jun 27, 2016 06:23:11 #
Bobnewnan wrote:
All was well, shooting away when it wouldn't focus... (show quote)
Ever hear of a computer crashing? pretty much the same thing. It sucks, It happens...and has happened to me but on an older 7000, removed the battery, rebooted and went on about my business, never happened again going on probably 3 years. Nothing as of yet on my newer FF bodies, My guess if it's a common occurrence and enough complaints, it'll be fixed (like a software bug) with a firmware update. As a maintenance engineer... without random failures you may find yourself out of work.. :(
Jun 27, 2016 06:25:23 #
Jun 27, 2016 06:58:56 #
Bill_de wrote:
br The problem the OP is describing sounds like a... (show quote)
I spoke with Lexar about this issue and yes They and Nikon are working on it. Lexar advice is to put a piece of tape on the bottom row of contacts and the card will work fine
Jun 27, 2016 06:59:51 #
Jun 27, 2016 07:41:25 #
mborn wrote:
I spoke with Lexar about this issue and yes They and Nikon are working on it. Lexar advice is to put a piece of tape on the bottom row of contacts and the card will work fine
But will Lexar take care of the associated problem caused by the tape tearing off and jamming up the sd card slot with their recommendation? I would ask for a new camera body immediately. Let Nikon worry about it.
Jun 27, 2016 09:19:08 #
Jun 27, 2016 09:51:18 #
I live in Florida, the lightning capital of the world,especially this time of the year. I have had to reset my D500 twice, with all the static in the air. I have similar situations with my other cameras down here, so not just a D500 problem in my case.
Jun 27, 2016 09:54:21 #
avemal wrote:
There is a Firmware up date. Check it out.
It has to do with language in menu, not camera lockup.
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Jun 27, 2016 09:55:28 #
Unfortunately with electronics, and that's what cameras are today, this can and does happen. If it were mine, I would try to return it to the store I bought it from and exchange it for a new one. This is why I buy my camera bodies locally and in person. I have exchanged two brand new bodies within the first week on two recent occasions. In both situations, the store I purchased the items from took care of me without hassle as I am a good customer. The good news is that the exchanged bodies worked flawlessly. If it's too late to exchange, give Nikon Service a call and see what they suggest. Of course you must first try the stuff mentioned above and check, re-check and re-check your settings. I hope for the best for you as I know this can be very frustrating!
Jun 27, 2016 09:59:10 #
Bobnewnan wrote:
All was well, shooting away when it wouldn't focus... (show quote)
Bad battery? I would get another battery before sending the camera back. Shipping is expensive.
Jun 27, 2016 10:35:28 #
Thanks for your thoughts. Battery is good, cards are per the manual, I've written the store where I bought it and expect a reply when I get back to the U.S. If it happens again I'll try the reset to default buttons. Nice camera just not trustworthy at this point. I've had it 4 weeks.
Jun 27, 2016 10:39:09 #
Reset the camera to its original settings. It happened to me too on my D7000 and I think it was due to the AutoFocusing settings, the reason why your shutter button.
doesn't go thru.
doesn't go thru.
Bobnewnan wrote:
Thanks for your thoughts. Battery is good, cards are per the manual, I've written the store where I bought it and expect a reply when I get back to the U.S. If it happens again I'll try the reset to default buttons. Nice camera just not trustworthy at this point. I've had it 4 weeks.
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