Camera is not working well
Jan 16, 2018 09:09:58 #
67skylark27
Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
Maybe reset to factory settings? EV value jacked way up? Maybe a setting is just out of wack.
Jan 16, 2018 09:36:02 #
Seriously: post an example picture of the problem as a reply to this discussion and click on (store original).
Jan 16, 2018 10:31:04 #
Ellen101 wrote:
HI there Happy New Year everyone. br I am experie... (show quote)
Ellen - I sympathize with your understandable frustration. It really might be best to contact Nikon and send it back to them with a detailed description of the problem you are encountering as well as some sample photos. They can diagnose with much greater accuracy and assurance than even the most intelligent random UHH member. Good luck!
Jan 17, 2018 05:53:38 #
rdubreuil
Loc: Dummer, NH USA
Ellen101 wrote:
Where or how do I get that "auto tune"?
Thanks
Thanks
3xxx an 5xxx series Nikons do not support lens fine tuning, that is available in the 7xxx series and up.
Jan 17, 2018 06:03:38 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
This is a good reason to have a backup camera to your DSLR. Especially, if others depend on your photos. My backup is an inexpensive Nikon Bridge camera. I hope you can find the reason your D5100 is not working as it should. Good luck.
Jan 17, 2018 06:42:05 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Ellen101 wrote:
HI there Happy New Year everyone. br I am experie... (show quote)
First, check your manual and reboot to your original default settings, second, buy a new card, neither fixes are expensive and that my fix your problem.
Jan 17, 2018 07:15:23 #
Jan 17, 2018 07:32:06 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Starphotog wrote:
Sensor needs cleaning plain and simple answer!
You may be correct about that. Especially, if it has never been cleaned at all. Ever.
Jan 17, 2018 08:02:03 #
If you can't figure out and fix the problem, you can always send the camera to Nikon and they'll figure it out. That would be a lot less expensive than a new camera and you could have it cleaned while it's there. Probably cost $125 (or less) but worth it if you can't figure out the problem.
Jan 17, 2018 08:16:22 #
I had the same problem with my camera shortly after Nikon introduced the D850. Up until then, I was very happy with my photos.
Jan 17, 2018 08:19:06 #
joehel2 wrote:
I had the same problem with my camera shortly after Nikon introduced the D850. Up until then, I was very happy with my photos.
And the fix was.....?
Jan 17, 2018 08:30:45 #
Jan 17, 2018 08:38:01 #
OK So how do I clean the sensor?
Starphotog wrote:
Sensor needs cleaning plain and simple answer!
Jan 17, 2018 08:44:53 #
rdubreuil
Loc: Dummer, NH USA
Ellen101 wrote:
OK So how do I clean the sensor?
You mentioned having brought it in and had it cleaned and it didn't help. Wasn't a sensor cleaning included? You may want to call them back and verify whether they cleaned the sensor or not.
Jan 17, 2018 08:52:42 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
Ellen101 wrote:
HI there Happy New Year everyone. br I am experie... (show quote)
The D5100 is 7 years old. If you decide to replace it, because a possible repair would be higher than you want to pay. You can get a refurbished D5100, by Nikon, from Adorama for $260. You can either post a photo on this forum to get a possible diagnosis of the problem. Or get the sensor cleaned at a local photo shop. If you have no clue on how to wet clean a sensor with swabs, I recommend not doing it. There could be a number of reasons your camera is acting up. We are only guessing what it is. Good luck.
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