Posts: egslone | Ugly Hedgehog

jerryc41 wrote:

Thanks. Being loved is my goal.

lol A man with a sense of humor...how refreshing.

Jul 31, 2016 21:20:33 #

MtnMan wrote:

If you do decide to replace it I suggest you consi... (show quote)

Hi MtnMan,
I had already been doing a little research and had nearly decided on the D5300. I liked that it was lighter weight.

In your post, you talked about something I was wondering about. I had just started researching and hadn't ran across whether the lenses I have would fit with the D5300 body. A first hand recommendation means a lot. Thank you so much for your reply.

Jul 31, 2016 21:12:40 #

SharpShooter wrote:

Only read one page, but check the Live View if you have one.
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Hi SharpShooter, thanks for the reply. With all the excellent advice offered by many members, the problem was found to be a bent shutter blade blocking a sensor. Now I just have to decide whether to repair or upgrade.

I think I am going to go with the D5300.

Jul 31, 2016 17:22:45 #

jerryc41 wrote:

I'd send it to the manufacturer's repair facility and get an estimate. If it's a Nikon, you can start the process online.

https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-and-repair.page

Thanks, Jerry. I'll check it out. And as a side note...I love the articles and links you post. :)

Jul 31, 2016 17:20:53 #

Bill_de wrote:

That looks like a bent shutter blade. You can get an idea of price from Nikon before sending it in. The link below has a short video of how the shutter works, with slow motion toward the end.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CmjeCchGRQo

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That's what it was- the third blade is bent, blocking the sensor. Thanks for the link Bill. It was fascinating seeing exactly how the blades worked.

I'd like to take one more moment of everyone's time, just to tell you all how much I've appreciated your help. I think people on this forum are the best! I especially appreciated the great advice given by Ron about taking a picture of a white board to expose the issue. That made it easier for others to begin to see the problem. Now that I know what the issue is, I can decide if the camera is worth the investment to fix or if it would be time to upgrade to something else.

Thanks to one and all!!

Jul 31, 2016 14:07:23 #

blackest wrote:

since the lens wasn't fitted on the 2nd shot it h... (show quote)

Hi guys. I'm not sure who said it may be something hanging down blocking a sensor, but that is what it is. My daughter took a picture with her iphone that I will attach so you can see what it is. Now...can someone tell me what to do from here? Is there something I can do, or is it a professional repair job? Thanks, everyone.

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Jul 30, 2016 23:56:37 #

Rongnongno wrote:

A shutter creates a straight line, note V shaped shadow.

The trouble lies somewhere else. My suggestion is to remove the lens, take a picture of a white board (filling the whole frame) and see what comes out.

Hi Rongnongno,
Thanks for the response. I followed your suggestion and will add as an attachment. I hope you have a suggestion as to what is causing the issue.

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Jul 30, 2016 17:27:43 #

MtnMan wrote:

I was thinking that: shutter speed above 1/200 w flash on.

Hi MtnMan, thanks for the reply. When I noticed the problem I was trying to take a gold finch sitting on a rock trying to get a drink from a small puddle. I didn't use the flash but the shutter speed was probably set at 1/1250 becasue I had just been taking dragonflies.

Jul 30, 2016 17:14:32 #

No to the flash-bright sunshine, middle of the day. I have to admit I had to look up "second curtain sync" before I understood what you were saying, but no, that's not it either. I think I am at the advanced beginner stage so I only understand a little about cameras and photography, but I love it! Well, not so much today...but normally.

There are several YouTube videos that tell how to fix shutter problems. If it were you, would you follow their advice? One looked like a relatively simple fix. Remove the back and use silicone to lubricate a small gear. The camera is well out of warranty and a service bill may be as much as the camera is worth.

Jul 30, 2016 16:57:41 #

Thank you for the quick reply.

No. The strap is always around my neck. I've taken several shots with the same results. I changed the memory card, took the battery out for a half hour and still the black stripe is there. I took the camera back to factory settings, with no change. It looks to me like the shutter is slow; maybe the curtain isn't fully retracting fast enough. I had the mirror to lock up once, but the stripe across the bottom was perfectly level, not at a angle like it is now.

Jul 30, 2016 16:30:18 #

I am using a Nikon D-5100 with a shutter count of 27,795 clicks and yesterday it was working perfectly but today it is taking images like the one I posted. Can someone give me an educated guess what the problem may be? Thanks for any and all helpful comments.

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Jan 9, 2015 16:51:57 #

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Photographer buddy

I really liked two things about this photo. First the beautiful colors of your friends eyes and the way the water glistened behind the small bridge in the background. Thanks for sharing.

May 31, 2014 12:40:36 #

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Hi from Kentucky!

Hi, Brooke. Was this taken in Carter Caves state park?

Brookecjwilson wrote:

I stumbled on this site while looking to upgrade my camera. So far I've found it to be very interesting and helpful. I've always loved photography (especially nature pics) but never really had the time. So I'm learning more techniques daily. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Thanks Brooke