Nikon D7100 stuck wheel: I have a Nikon D7100 that has been on the shelf for many months. The wheel that adjusts S-Cl-CH and PSAM etc. appears to be stuck. Has this happened to you and...

levinton

I have a Nikon D7100 that has been on the shelf for many months. The wheel that adjusts S-Cl-CH and PSAM etc. appears to be stuck. Has this happened to you and do you have a fix, short of Nikon repair?
Thanks!
Jeff

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

levinton wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 that has been on the shelf for many months. The wheel that adjusts S-Cl-CH and PSAM etc. appears to be stuck. Has this happened to you and do you have a fix, short of Nikon repair?
Thanks!
Jeff

Jeff Can you:
To display the menus, press the MENU button. Select ISO sensitivity settings in the shooting menu, highlight Auto ISO sensitivity control and press the multi selector right.
Highlight On and press OK (if Off is selected, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user).
Adjust settings.

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

levinton wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 that has been on the shelf for many months. The wheel that adjusts S-Cl-CH and PSAM etc. appears to be stuck. Has this happened to you and do you have a fix, short of Nikon repair?
Thanks!
Jeff

There is a lock button on top that you need to press down before you turn the P A S M dial
and for the single-continues-bulb selector, there is a button on the side of the dial that also needs to be pressed before the thing can be turned.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

"...There is a lock button on top that you need to press down before you turn the P A S M dial..."
thank you Wallen

Wisdom and calm amide the chaos...
btw, I've had more than one user perplexed on how to open the Memory Card Slot on a D300...

Best Advice? Operate the manual controls on all your bodies at least once a month (minimum)
And for Screwdriver lenses... work the aperture blades once a month also...

This wisdom comes from sources likes KEH and such who see this chaos constantly...

I have an epic Tokina AF 80-200mm f/2.8 that will not go into manual focus until you set Manual Focus on the camera... then and only then will Tokina's "Clutch" mechanism work...

And if you are purchasing a used lens and the seller states it's been sitting in the box for years (walk away quickly) the aperture blades may stick... experience in a brutal teacher...

levinton

Wallen wrote:

There is a lock button on top that you need to press down before you turn the P A S M dial
and for the single-continues-bulb selector, there is a button on the side of the dial that also needs to be pressed before the thing can be turned.

Thanks - aware of it. But it is a bit sticky and can press down - but it cannot be turned when I get button to press down.

levinton

Thanks. Aware of the button but cannot get it to function.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

levinton wrote:

Thanks. Aware of the button but cannot get it to function.

Time for Nikon repair.

levinton

YES-indeedy.

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

levinton wrote:

Thanks - aware of it. But it is a bit sticky and can press down - but it cannot be turned when I get button to press down.

Cant mess with it really so no other option but to send it out for repairs.
Check the cost, it might be better to buy a replacement or just keep it as a paperweight.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

levinton wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 that has been on the shelf for many months. The wheel that adjusts S-Cl-CH and PSAM etc. appears to be stuck. Has this happened to you and do you have a fix, short of Nikon repair?
Thanks!
Jeff

1-800-645-6687. Ask for tech help. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.

yorkiebyte Loc: Scottsdale, AZ/Bandon by the Sea, OR

levinton wrote:

I have a Nikon D7100 that has been on the shelf for many months. The wheel that adjusts S-Cl-CH and PSAM etc. appears to be stuck. Has this happened to you and do you have a fix, short of Nikon repair?
Thanks!
Jeff

Recommendation..... Stay away from the Soda/Pop when operating expensive equipment (first-hand knowledge!).

JimBart Loc: Western Michigan

The lock button on top needs to be pushed down and the ring below it turned. I find I need to turn mine by the little teet at the base of the bottom ring
Trying to reiterate what Wallen said.
Would a single drop of wd40 or sewing machine oil be of help

levinton

Thanks for your help. Familiar with button function. A bit nervous about using wd40 or oil. Maybe those electronics sprays? Cheers for the Holidays!

dadaist

If you should venture into trying WD40, you MUST use the WD40 with Silicone-otherwise you will only collect more dirt in that area overtime. I think you might be able to purchase a replacement camera on eBay at a cost that would be less than a repair. Check it out. Good luck, either way!

levinton

Thanks for the tips!