Dark spot on picture (Page 4): Well, the problem is somewhat neutralized, however, as stated that if i wish to use the flash the camera is going to have to be "looked out" by a...

artemus

CatMarley wrote:

A large dark shadow like that is NEVER going to result from dust or dirt in your viewfinder or mirror. You would need something the size of a cockroach to do that! It is ALWAYS something external getting in the way. The shutter too fast for the flash is the classic. Or a lens too long and casting a shadow using the flash. Glad you tracked down this gremlin for yourself!

Well, the problem is somewhat neutralized, however, as stated that if i wish to use the flash the camera is going to have to be "looked out" by a licensed technician. Daytime pictures i can take with no problem(so far) but night-time pictures (with the flash) will require the use of the pop up. I do remember taking some daytime pictures with the"AutoMode" on and the flash unit popped up. I don't know why but the picture came out fine with no dark spot. Now that has changed.

artemus

terry44 wrote:

glad you may have figured it out, have you tried going into the menu and setting the flash setting your D7100 manual will tell you what to use if you did not get one they can be downloaded onto your computer hope all works well.

Not yet, i am writing this idea down to try. Thank you

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

GOOD LUCK!!!

Take care.

bleyton Loc: Los Angeles, CA

This reminds me of something that happened quite a few years ago. My mom complained that all of her pictures were coming out with a red blob in the corner of every shot.

One day we had the family together and she went to take a picture of us. As she held up the camera to take a shot, I realized that I had solved the mystery. The way she was holding the camera, her red-painted fingernail was placed right in front of the lens.

Needless to say, we all had a good laugh.

artemus

bleyton wrote:

This reminds me of something that happened quite a few years ago. My mom complained that all of her pictures were coming out with a red blob in the corner of every shot.

One day we had the family together and she went to take a picture of us. As she held up the camera to take a shot, I realized that I had solved the mystery. The way she was holding the camera, her red-painted fingernail was placed right in front of the lens.

Needless to say, we all had a good laugh.

jlf1938 Loc: Acworth, GA

Are you sure that it is not one of your fingers in front of the lens?

artemus

jlf1938 wrote:

Are you sure that it is not one of your fingers in front of the lens?

I don't think i am placing my finger in front of the lens. i took a few more shots with a shorter lens and do not incur the problem. Could be that the flash was being affected by my longer lens?! Thanks for your advise!

CatMarley Loc: North Carolina

artemus wrote:

I don't think i am placing my finger in front of the lens. i took a few more shots with a shorter lens and do not incur the problem. Could be that the flash was being affected by my longer lens?! Thanks for your advise!

This is what may have happened

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

^^^Is that a new Canon?

artemus

CatMarley wrote:

This is what may have happened

This is the "BEST" explanation that can also be clearly seen. I see what you mean with this wonderful diagram/picture! Thank you for this thoughtful explanation.

artemus

CHOLLY wrote:

^^^Is that a new Canon?

Oh My! "OUCH" to all Canon owners

CHOLLY Loc: THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE!

Whaaaaaat??

It's the new MIRRORLESS model.

newcamman

I be sending that back to Nikon. That ain't no sensor dust. Not going to just blow off with a little air. Houston you got problems. Sorry pal