Z camera issue
Oct 18, 2021 22:30:23 #
My sister and I returned from Tanzania where all 3 of our Nikon Z’s had failure of LED screen. Between us we had a Z6, a Z6ii and a Z7ii.
After 48 hrs travel home and a good camera cleaning I’m happy to report return of function…for all 3.
Anyone know if this occurred from overheating, dusty roads in the Crater, or some other cause?
After 48 hrs travel home and a good camera cleaning I’m happy to report return of function…for all 3.
Anyone know if this occurred from overheating, dusty roads in the Crater, or some other cause?
Oct 18, 2021 23:24:06 #
NikonJack wrote:
My sister and I returned from Tanzania where all 3 of our Nikon Z’s had failure of LED screen. Between us we had a Z6, a Z6ii and a Z7ii.
After 48 hrs travel home and a good camera cleaning I’m happy to report return of function…for all 3.
Anyone know if this occurred from overheating, dusty roads in the Crater, or some other cause?
After 48 hrs travel home and a good camera cleaning I’m happy to report return of function…for all 3.
Anyone know if this occurred from overheating, dusty roads in the Crater, or some other cause?
Are you sure it wasn't just the eye sensor on the viewfinder getting dirty? That has happened to me a couple of times and the rear LCD stops until the sensor is cleaned.
Oct 18, 2021 23:44:00 #
Oct 19, 2021 06:31:15 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Are you sure it wasn't just the eye sensor on the viewfinder getting dirty? That has happened to me a couple of times and the rear LCD stops until the sensor is cleaned.
IMHO, this problem and simple fix deserves more attention. My wife’s Z6 was driving both of us crazy last week until I tracked it down on Google. So easy.
Oct 19, 2021 08:51:19 #
Oct 19, 2021 09:08:39 #
Oct 19, 2021 09:36:09 #
ClarkJohnson wrote:
IMHO, this problem and simple fix deserves more attention. My wife’s Z6 was driving both of us crazy last week until I tracked it down on Google. So easy.
I agree! It’s a weak spot and annoyed us several days. Maybe a different eyepiece design, or forewarning at least! Thankfully I found I could still access the menu via the eyepiece view.
Thanks!
Oct 19, 2021 09:39:11 #
I did shoot with my D500 for awhile, but soon went back to the Z7ii because it was brighter and better with autofocus! I do love the Z series!
Oct 19, 2021 10:10:35 #
Oct 19, 2021 10:15:01 #
NikonJack wrote:
I agree! It’s a weak spot and annoyed us several days. Maybe a different eyepiece design, or forewarning at least! Thankfully I found I could still access the menu via the eyepiece view.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I don’t know that I’d call it a weak spot. I’ve had it happen with every camera I own that has an EVF with automatic switching, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic and Sony.
Oct 19, 2021 10:16:50 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I hope they're still under warranty. I'd contact Nikon right away.
Nothing to contact Nikon for, just clean the eye detection sensor.
Oct 19, 2021 10:44:01 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Are you sure it wasn't just the eye sensor on the viewfinder getting dirty? That has happened to me a couple of times and the rear LCD stops until the sensor is cleaned.
That happened to my Sony a6600. The owner of Delray Camera where I bought it immediately knew what the problem was and had me on my way in a couple minutes.
Oct 19, 2021 11:02:45 #
My Z6 does this upon occasion as well. One little blow to the eye sensor solves it. No trip to Nikon Repair needed. It's a bit annoying when it happens and I hope Nikon does something about it in future cameras, but don't let it ruin your day. Seems to be a 'thing' with mirrorless! Best of luck.
Oct 19, 2021 11:11:25 #
Thanks. I just didn’t know about it and none of the photographers we were with knew what was going on, so we thought something was broken. Appreciate all the kind responses!!
Oct 19, 2021 12:03:49 #
NikonJack wrote:
I agree! It’s a weak spot and annoyed us several days. Maybe a different eyepiece design, or forewarning at least! Thankfully I found I could still access the menu via the eyepiece view.
Thanks!
Thanks!
...well, *design* is what it is for you. Now you know of the condition so it's an easy fix. No big deal.
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