Nikon D7200: Call me paranoid but I have learned not addressing things can lead to problems down the road. Now if this is normal, then so be it. On my Nikon D7200 the power dial is...

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Call me paranoid but I have learned not addressing things can lead to problems down the road. Now if this is normal, then so be it.
On my Nikon D7200 the power dial is ever so slightly loose. Seems to work just fine. The only time I notice it is when I touch the shutter button.
When I tap my finger on the shutter button or the power dial there is a tapping sound and yes the power dial is ever so slightly moving.
I do not know if this is the way it is manufactured or the power dial is coming loose and needs service.
The tapping does not bother me, just concerned it is not normal.

Attached is a photo of the part I am referring to

Power Dial
Power Dial...

rjaywallace Loc: Wisconsin

Is your camera still under warranty? Have you contacted Nikon about your apparently valid concern?

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

authorizeduser wrote:

Call me paranoid but I have learned not addressing... (show quote)

Looking at your posts you have issues with that power switch on BOTH a D7100 and a D7200. They are available cheap and can be snapped off and replaced easily at home. Maybe replace the broken one on your D7100 first and see if that feels different enough to replace the D7200 one as well. Nikon uses that same switch on over 90% of the cameras they have made in the last 16 years (including your old D300), one of the beauties of Nikons, NEVER having to search all over for the power switch, its always right there in the same spot!

WayneT Loc: Paris, TN

Just normal movement back and forth could have worn away the catch on the bottom side causing it to loosen. As stated above easy to replace.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

WayneT wrote:

Just normal movement back and forth could have worn away the catch on the bottom side causing it to loosen. As stated above easy to replace.

How do I remove power dial?

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

rjaywallace wrote:

Is your camera still under warranty? Have you contacted Nikon about your apparently valid concern?

No it's not under warranty bought it second-hand though it is in mint condition with less than 10000 shots

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

The camera is only 10 months old so I suspect this very slight looseness in the power dial may be the way it was manufactured and perfectly normal but I am willing to buy another power dial and if somebody can tell me how to change it

thank you

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

authorizeduser wrote:

The camera is only 10 months old so I suspect this very slight looseness in the power dial may be the way it was manufactured and perfectly normal but I am willing to buy another power dial and if somebody can tell me how to change it

thank you

Knock the old one off with a large hammer and cold chisel. Strike up a blowtorch and heat up the doobary sprocket. When red hot push on the new knob and drop the whole camera into a pail of water to ensure a good shrink fit. Nothing difficult I promise ya!!!!!

Barny

I got a D7200 done 195.000 shutter clicks nothing loose except that it is always ready so is never switched off. Same with a D5100 about 160,000 clicks, nothing loose. Suggest it is a manufacturing fault or a mechanical failure.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Billyspad wrote:

Knock the old one off with a large hammer and cold chisel. Strike up a blowtorch and heat up the doobary sprocket. When red hot push on the new knob and drop the whole camera into a pail of water to ensure a good shrink fit. Nothing difficult I promise ya!!!!!

I ask a simple question, if anyone has replaced the power dial and how is it accomplished, and this is what I get ..... Sad!

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

authorizeduser wrote:

I ask a simple question, if anyone has replaced the power dial and how is it accomplished, and this is what I get ..... Sad!

Silly old me I should of course headed it "JOKE ALERT Read no further if you are devoid of a sense of humor". I do apologize and will make sure my answers to you in the future carry clear headings and instructions with warnings if deemed necessary. No no no do not concern yourself its no bother I can assure you.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Billyspad wrote:

Silly old me I should of course headed it "JOKE ALERT Read no further if you are devoid of a sense of humor". I do apologize and will make sure my answers to you in the future carry clear headings and instructions with warnings if deemed necessary. No no no do not concern yourself its no bother I can assure you.

and I got just what I expected, a condescending reply ..... still sad, but now even more so

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

authorizeduser wrote:

and I got just what I expected, a condescending reply ..... still sad, but now even more so

So glad not too disappoint you. Not sure I could have lived with that!

Orca Loc: Little Egg Harbor, NJ USA

Billyspad wrote:

Knock the old one off with a large hammer and cold chisel. Strike up a blowtorch and heat up the doobary sprocket. When red hot push on the new knob and drop the whole camera into a pail of water to ensure a good shrink fit. Nothing difficult I promise ya!!!!!

Most of the time I skip over your responses to questions asked here as they very rarely offer any help. This time I see you went into great detail on how to solve the OP's problem. Kudo's to you for taking the time. The coffee almost left my mouth when reading your answer. If you could expand a bit and include a short video showing how you have done this repair on your camera and how many ounces the hammer should be, I'm sure we all would bookmark it for future reference.

JTann Loc: North East, MD

authorizeduser wrote:

Call me paranoid but I have learned not addressing... (show quote)

I also have a D7100 and just checked mine. The on/off ring should not be loose. Mine is not. Time to call Nikon customer support and ask to have a shipping label sent to you so that you can send it in for repair.