Nikon D5300 malfunction; and Nikon support for Windows is elusive at best
Jan 19, 2017 14:18:22 #
There seem to be Nikon-knowledgeable folk on this list; maybe someone can help me.
I just bought a used D5300; it seems great except that the autofocus on the camera doesn't work. Cleaning the contacts doesn't help, nor trying a known-good lens (my included lens works fine on another 5300).
Where can I get this repaired? Can I repair it myself - I'm pretty good with doing such. BTW, I live in Edmonton Alberta.
Problem number 2: I run Windows 7 on my computer. I tried to download Nikon ViewNX-i for Windows 7. When I got to the “View download page” the Windows icon is greyed out; only the Mac icon works. I haven’t been able to find anything on the Web; every time I find something that says ViewNX-i for Windows 7, the link takes me to the Mac download. Does Nikon not support Windows?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Anybody have a working link to ViewNX-i for Windows 7?
Thanks for reading this.
Regards, Waldemar
I just bought a used D5300; it seems great except that the autofocus on the camera doesn't work. Cleaning the contacts doesn't help, nor trying a known-good lens (my included lens works fine on another 5300).
Where can I get this repaired? Can I repair it myself - I'm pretty good with doing such. BTW, I live in Edmonton Alberta.
Problem number 2: I run Windows 7 on my computer. I tried to download Nikon ViewNX-i for Windows 7. When I got to the “View download page” the Windows icon is greyed out; only the Mac icon works. I haven’t been able to find anything on the Web; every time I find something that says ViewNX-i for Windows 7, the link takes me to the Mac download. Does Nikon not support Windows?
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Anybody have a working link to ViewNX-i for Windows 7?
Thanks for reading this.
Regards, Waldemar
Jan 19, 2017 14:35:14 #
What makes you think the camera's autofocus doesn't work? Does this apply to all lenses for this camera? Has it ever worked in your experience with this body? Is the camera newly purchased? Can you return it since you say used? What lenses are your using and do you know the D5300 doesn't have a focus motor and many older Nikon lenses will not autofocus on this body?
Jan 19, 2017 14:39:02 #
One, use google search to find a repair shop.
Nikonian, if you are reading this, you might want to create a page that list objectively the most reputable ones???
Two, you have various versions of the same program on the Nikon site. Just download the one appropriate for your OS.
Nikonian, if you are reading this, you might want to create a page that list objectively the most reputable ones???
Two, you have various versions of the same program on the Nikon site. Just download the one appropriate for your OS.
Jan 19, 2017 14:44:22 #
mmmmm
I am getting some really weird feelings now... (after verifying this red flag)
Costco does not sell used stuff as far as I know.
I am getting some really weird feelings now... (after verifying this red flag)
You wrote:
This from a thread you created yesterday (Jan 18, 2017)....../... I just bought a Nikon D5300 with two zoom lenses from Costco .../...
Costco does not sell used stuff as far as I know.
Jan 19, 2017 15:00:11 #
Waldemar Belczowski wrote:
. . . Problem number 2: . . . Nikon ViewNX-i for Windows 7. . .
Waldemar - Regarding View NX-i for Win7, there is another option. If you can't obtain View NX-i, then the updated version of View NX2 works on Win 7, I'm using it to edit images from both a D5100 and D750.
Jan 19, 2017 15:28:41 #
Jan 19, 2017 16:03:48 #
Waldemar Belczowski wrote:
There seem to be Nikon-knowledgeable folk on this ... (show quote)
Is you lens an AF or AFS? That model camera will only autofocus with Nikon AFS lens. CHG CANON alluded to this. Some aftermarket..Sigma etc will also auto focus. I don't know which. Hopefully someone here can speak to that.
Welcome to the forum.
Jan 19, 2017 16:25:07 #
Rongnongno wrote:
mmmmm
I am getting some really weird feelings now... (after verifying this red flag)
This from a thread you created yesterday (Jan 18, 2017)...
Costco does not sell used stuff as far as I know.
I am getting some really weird feelings now... (after verifying this red flag)
This from a thread you created yesterday (Jan 18, 2017)...
Costco does not sell used stuff as far as I know.
exata35 is the new member who bought new at Costco. The OP also a new member who bought used highjacked that thread and someone kindly suggested that he/she started a new thread.
Jan 19, 2017 16:27:56 #
royden wrote:
exata35 is the new member who bought new at Costco. The OP also a new member who bought used highjacked that thread and someone kindly suggested that he/she started a new thread.
You are absolutely right. My apologies to the op.
Jan 19, 2017 16:39:25 #
Rongnongno wrote:
You are absolutely right. My apologies to the op.
No problem Rong. I think the two new members got together, bought D5300 cameras and posted one the same day just to mess with us.LOL.
Suggestion to Waldemere to follow exacta35's thread and read amfoto's post. Alan is a very knowledge man.
Jan 20, 2017 07:45:51 #
Waldemar Belczowski wrote:
There seem to be Nikon-knowledgeable folk on this ... (show quote)
If the other advice given does not solve your problem, and if you bought the camera used from a trusted vendor, you could return it . If you did not buy it from a trusted vendor, then you have no other recourse but to send it out for repair. The money you saved buying it used will no longer be a savings! Live and learn.
Jan 20, 2017 09:34:20 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
You stated you bought this camera used. Any DSLR camera, sooner or later will need a repair. I'm unaware if Nikon cameras purchased in Canada are considered gray market. Surely there must be a Nikon authorized repair facility in Alberta. Or you can check the serial number, and call it in to Nikon to find out. If camera is returnable, do so. Good luck.
Jan 20, 2017 11:27:50 #
The D5300 does not have an autofocus motor in the body, so the issue will be with the lens
View NX-i is for an IOS (Apple) operating system
View NX-2 is for Windows 7 and later
View NX-i is for an IOS (Apple) operating system
View NX-2 is for Windows 7 and later
Jan 20, 2017 12:43:15 #
Live and learn - isn't that a fact.
But there's a fine line between generally not trusting people to avoid getting suckered; and choosing to view people more positively. The latter requires taking a chance occasionally. In the case of buying this camera, I can see after the fact that the seller conducted a fairly complex campaign to deceive a buyer, including the use of an accomplice. I got taken, but I hope that doesn't harden my outlook too much.
But there's a fine line between generally not trusting people to avoid getting suckered; and choosing to view people more positively. The latter requires taking a chance occasionally. In the case of buying this camera, I can see after the fact that the seller conducted a fairly complex campaign to deceive a buyer, including the use of an accomplice. I got taken, but I hope that doesn't harden my outlook too much.
Jan 20, 2017 14:20:33 #
I am sure you checked, but make sure your lens in not switched to manual
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