camera problem
Sep 16, 2019 23:23:21 #
I recently purchased a Nikon D90 for my granddaughter who is showing an interest in photography.
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
Sep 17, 2019 00:51:00 #
Sep 17, 2019 01:27:37 #
Same problem no change with a fully charged battery I tried cleaning the contact points on the lens and inside the camera body where the lens attaches. Still get the flashing Err and the mirror in the up position. Thanks
Sep 17, 2019 01:29:57 #
Sep 17, 2019 02:55:05 #
Ugh. call nikon. Unless you have access to a highly skilled repairman, not just some guy in a back room at the cameras store, you could irreversably damage the whole shutter.
Sep 17, 2019 05:38:24 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
biersteiner wrote:
I recently purchased a Nikon D90 for my granddaughter who is showing an interest in photography.
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
Don't know the camera but has it got a mirror lock up button on it? Perhaps its been inadvertently switched on.
Sep 17, 2019 06:37:57 #
Check shutter speed setting, could be set to multi seconds in length and while it's in the up position (thinking something is wrong) you've been shutting it off? Other than short of sending it to Melville, Battery?
Sep 17, 2019 06:42:21 #
Sep 17, 2019 07:08:44 #
A.J.R.
Loc: Devon, UK
biersteiner wrote:
I recently purchased a Nikon D90 for my granddaughter who is showing an interest in photography.
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
Try this- Remove the lens, and press the shutter button without mounted lens.
Sep 17, 2019 08:29:36 #
Sep 17, 2019 09:13:31 #
BebuLamar wrote:
A d80 is not worth sending to Nikon.
There's a good chance that they no longer work on them.
Sep 17, 2019 09:59:32 #
biersteiner wrote:
I recently purchased a Nikon D90 for my granddaughter who is showing an interest in photography.
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
After taking the first picture the mirror remains in the up position. Has anyone who uses this or has used this camera experienced this problem? And would anyone have a remedy I could use to try and fix this?
I have a D80 that does exactly the same thing. Diagnosis is a failed PCB. (The "err" message while the mirror is up is the clue)
Since the value of this old camera is around $100 at best, the $300 cost of a new PCB is prohibitive. Its a shame as the CCD in the D80 was a superb sensor shared with the D200 and produced some wonderful colors, especially in the red spectrum.
The D80 is long discontinued and no longer supported by Nikon Service.
Sep 17, 2019 11:04:12 #
"A d80 is not worth sending to Nikon." IF they still service the camera.
I believe the first thing the gentleman requesting help should do is to get in touch with Nikon. Hopefully, if the camera is broken there will be a refund.
I believe the first thing the gentleman requesting help should do is to get in touch with Nikon. Hopefully, if the camera is broken there will be a refund.
Sep 17, 2019 11:09:45 #
camerapapi wrote:
"A d80 is not worth sending to Nikon." IF they still service the camera.
I believe the first thing the gentleman requesting help should do is to get in touch with Nikon. Hopefully, if the camera is broken there will be a refund.
I believe the first thing the gentleman requesting help should do is to get in touch with Nikon. Hopefully, if the camera is broken there will be a refund.
A refund on a 13 year old camera? Not likely.
Sep 17, 2019 13:25:48 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
It may well be the problem that MT Shooter has noted... a failed PCB board. That would be impractical to repair. If it's even possible to get replacement parts, the cost of the part and labor involved in replacing it would likely be far more than the camera is worth (check eBay for recent D80 sales, to get some idea of value).
But before giving up completely on the camera, remove the lens and GENTLY use your finger nail to see if you can "encourage" the mirror to drop back down.
Over the years I've seen some cameras develop a problem with foam light seals, located around the perimeter of the focus screen and against which the mirror presses when it's flipped up. With age, some of those foam seals get "gummy" from the adhesive that was used to attach them. In some cameras this can cause the mirror to get stuck in the up position.
If the mirror drops down with some slight "encouragement", it would be worthwhile to look further into having it repaired. Now, I am not familiar with it and don't know if the D80 even has this type of light seal or is prone to this problem. But, if it does and IF this is the problem, it's a relatively cheap and easy fix. Most any independent (and possibly local) camera repair shop worth its salt can get "generic" foam seals and install them, after removing the old ones and the adhesive that's "gone bad".
If that's not the case and if some other simple mechanical problem isn't found - i.e., if it's something more serious like a failed PCB - the camera is most likely a "goner" and it's time to start shopping for a new one.
Forget Nikon Factory Service... they likely don't even work on D80 any more. Instead consult an independent repair shop. "Factory" repairers just replace parts when things fail and they stop working on models once their stock of replacement parts are exhausted. Independent repairers sometimes can actually fix a faulty item, using generic parts and supplies from other sources and may even have "donor" cameras available as a parts source.
But before giving up completely on the camera, remove the lens and GENTLY use your finger nail to see if you can "encourage" the mirror to drop back down.
Over the years I've seen some cameras develop a problem with foam light seals, located around the perimeter of the focus screen and against which the mirror presses when it's flipped up. With age, some of those foam seals get "gummy" from the adhesive that was used to attach them. In some cameras this can cause the mirror to get stuck in the up position.
If the mirror drops down with some slight "encouragement", it would be worthwhile to look further into having it repaired. Now, I am not familiar with it and don't know if the D80 even has this type of light seal or is prone to this problem. But, if it does and IF this is the problem, it's a relatively cheap and easy fix. Most any independent (and possibly local) camera repair shop worth its salt can get "generic" foam seals and install them, after removing the old ones and the adhesive that's "gone bad".
If that's not the case and if some other simple mechanical problem isn't found - i.e., if it's something more serious like a failed PCB - the camera is most likely a "goner" and it's time to start shopping for a new one.
Forget Nikon Factory Service... they likely don't even work on D80 any more. Instead consult an independent repair shop. "Factory" repairers just replace parts when things fail and they stop working on models once their stock of replacement parts are exhausted. Independent repairers sometimes can actually fix a faulty item, using generic parts and supplies from other sources and may even have "donor" cameras available as a parts source.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.