What causes the dark border?
Feb 9, 2018 11:39:27 #
Hi guys, another question. This is bugging the heck out of me. What is causing the black marks at the top of these photos? Also, the difference in the blue skyline half way down the photo (bottom left picture). All taken with Nikon d5100 on auto. Help.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Feb 9, 2018 11:42:07 #
Feb 9, 2018 11:43:13 #
Feb 9, 2018 11:46:53 #
Looks like a shutter problem, not a lens issue.
To be sure, use try another lens if you have one, but I doubt that will make a difference.
The line is too well defined for it to be anything other than a shutter problem.
It's not the mirror either as that would show up at the bottom of the photo, since the projected image is upside-down in the camera.
Would you send an example file and clink on the "Store Original" box?
To be sure, use try another lens if you have one, but I doubt that will make a difference.
The line is too well defined for it to be anything other than a shutter problem.
It's not the mirror either as that would show up at the bottom of the photo, since the projected image is upside-down in the camera.
Would you send an example file and clink on the "Store Original" box?
Feb 9, 2018 11:51:08 #
Feb 9, 2018 11:52:32 #
I have to get the memory stick from the camera. It's home, I'll have to get it later. Thanks
Feb 9, 2018 11:53:45 #
Thanks, what would cause a sticky shutter? The camera doesn't have that much use.
Dave
Dave
Feb 9, 2018 12:05:59 #
relie wrote:
Thanks, what would cause a sticky shutter? The camera doesn't have that much use.
Dave
Dave
Any number of things.
Sh!t happens.
Sorry.
Try this: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/nikon-authorized-repair-list.page
Feb 9, 2018 12:10:20 #
I'm leaning towards shutter issue.
--Bob
--Bob
relie wrote:
Hi guys, another question. This is bugging the heck out of me. What is causing the black marks at the top of these photos? Also, the difference in the blue skyline half way down the photo (bottom left picture). All taken with Nikon d5100 on auto. Help.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
Feb 9, 2018 12:27:49 #
rmalarz wrote:
I'm leaning towards shutter issue.
--Bob
--Bob
Did you blink when you took the photo.
Look into that as well.
Just joking I agree with Bob and the others as to a possible shutter issue.
Feb 9, 2018 12:29:37 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Did you blink when you took the photo.
Look into that as well.
Just joking I agree with Bob and the others as to a possible shutter issue.
Look into that as well.
Just joking I agree with Bob and the others as to a possible shutter issue.
Blinking if you have long eyelashes is a possibility....remote, but....
Feb 9, 2018 13:01:36 #
relie wrote:
Hi guys, another question. This is bugging the heck out of me. What is causing the black marks at the top of these photos? Also, the difference in the blue skyline half way down the photo (bottom left picture). All taken with Nikon d5100 on auto. Help.
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
I agree, this is a shutter issue.
To explain, the shutter is really two curtains. When the button is depressed, the mirror lifts out of the way. The first curtain moves up, opening the sensor to light coming in from the lens. Then the second curtain moves up to block the sensor off at a predetermined time. It appears the top curtain is not opening all the way, leaving a sliver of the sensor blocked from the light.
Generally, this is a problem that will only get worse. I'm not going to guess why it is happening, but if you have kids, you will understand that, poop happens. Depending on the age of the camera, it would be covered under a new warranty. If the camera is older, call Nikon and explain the problem to them. They might cover it under an extended warranty. At worse they won't, but they can tell you where to get it fixed.
Good luck.
Feb 9, 2018 13:44:09 #
Feb 10, 2018 07:29:33 #
Feb 10, 2018 08:03:15 #
This appears to be a group of images in Box frames. If that is the case then the light is casting a shadow at the top of each picture. If they are TV screens, then they were out of sync with your shutter speed.
More info required and please use the "Download" feature to allow us to see more detail.
Don
More info required and please use the "Download" feature to allow us to see more detail.
Don
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.