Trouble with my Nikon d-80
Feb 5, 2013 11:19:52 #
I had an unfortunate accident with my d-80. The camera was dropped on cement and it messed up the works. Had it repaired by an approved Nikon shop in Tucson and $350 later and about a month, got it back. That was 5 years ago and the camera has worked fine since until recently. On a sporadic basis, and seemingly when shooting vertical, a dark cloud half moon appears on the right side of the image. The cloud consumes about 1/3 of the frame and pretty much ruins the photo. At first thought, it may have been a bad flash card, but I ruled that out. Wonder if anyone has had a similar experience and if so how to fix it?
Feb 5, 2013 11:26:19 #
Sounds like its time for another trip to the repair shop, or time to upgrade your body to a newer model.
As to the "cloud", its impossible for anyone to even venture a guess without an example of the problem posted for analysis. I did know one shooter who had a similar "sporadic" issue, turned out it was the new wrist strap he had bought partially blocking the lens when he shot with the body in a vertical orientation.
As to the "cloud", its impossible for anyone to even venture a guess without an example of the problem posted for analysis. I did know one shooter who had a similar "sporadic" issue, turned out it was the new wrist strap he had bought partially blocking the lens when he shot with the body in a vertical orientation.
Feb 5, 2013 13:50:16 #
The strap was the first thing I checked, but it was not the cause. What is stranger about the problem is it seems to only occur on verticale shots. attached is an example. I have a newer d-5000 model, so I am not without, but I do like the d-80. I am thinking that a trip to the camera repair shop may be the only answer. Thanks for your interest and input.
Feb 5, 2013 13:55:25 #
hamtrack wrote:
I had an unfortunate accident with my d-80. The c... (show quote)
Try Rick Riggins at www.discountcamerarepair.com. He's a member here, and he does good work for a fair price.
Feb 5, 2013 15:23:43 #
Feb 5, 2013 17:13:21 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
Looks like a loose shutter blade to me. New shutter time if that is the case.
Feb 5, 2013 17:30:53 #
That's definitely not a strap issue, nor a blocked flash. Its something much closer to the sensor. I thinks FilmFanatic's diagnosis is probably a likely cause.
You should be able to see the issue. Take the lens off, put the camera in manual, hold it vertically, set the shutter at 10 seconds, and trip the shutter while watching the blades motion both ways. Several cycles should eventually reveal an answer.
You should be able to see the issue. Take the lens off, put the camera in manual, hold it vertically, set the shutter at 10 seconds, and trip the shutter while watching the blades motion both ways. Several cycles should eventually reveal an answer.
Feb 5, 2013 17:35:31 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
As I am a grammar nazi, I can say "lose the loose blade" and be sure I know what it means :-)
Feb 5, 2013 19:24:45 #
FilmFanatic wrote:
As I am a grammar nazi, I can say "lose the loose blade" and be sure I know what it means :-)
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
Feb 5, 2013 20:27:19 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
FilmFanatic wrote:
As I am a grammar nazi, I can say "lose the loose blade" and be sure I know what it means :-)
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
Grammar nazi and Nazi are quite different of course
Feb 6, 2013 08:30:02 #
dreadpiraterobertstw
Loc: Gateshead UK
Hi - I'd just like to introduce myself and add my 2 cents or 2 pence - Have you tried shooting a blank white sheet of paper/card - indoors under controlled conditions? - I think only when you have ruled out outside influences can you really put it down to your camera! - I have a fellow Degree student who was about to send his camera (Nikon 7000) back for investigation/repair only to find that he had been using the wrong lens hood which was cutting out portions of the frame.
Feb 6, 2013 08:33:21 #
If the black section wasn't on an angle I would have said maybe you were shooting at a higher speed than the sync speed on a flash shot like this. But since it's on an angle, who knows for sure. I don't.
Feb 6, 2013 08:44:06 #
FilmFanatic wrote:
Grammar nazi and Nazi are quite different of course
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
FilmFanatic wrote:
As I am a grammar nazi, I can say "lose the loose blade" and be sure I know what it means :-)
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
Grammar nazi and Nazi are quite different of course
Right. You probably don't want to be associated with the "N" people. Did you see the "Soup Nazi" episode of Seinfeld? Very funny.
Feb 6, 2013 08:51:29 #
My wife is a gym "Nazi"... She always says I'm not doing enough reps, weight, etc. So I coined the term to fit her (of course I got the idea from Seinfeld)
Feb 6, 2013 11:46:43 #
FilmFanatic
Loc: Waikato, New Zealand
jerryc41 wrote:
Right. You probably don't want to be associated with the "N" people. Did you see the "Soup Nazi" episode of Seinfeld? Very funny.
FilmFanatic wrote:
Grammar nazi and Nazi are quite different of course
jerryc41 wrote:
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
FilmFanatic wrote:
As I am a grammar nazi, I can say "lose the loose blade" and be sure I know what it means :-)
I'm surprised you "chose to choose" the term nazi for yourself.
Grammar nazi and Nazi are quite different of course
Right. You probably don't want to be associated with the "N" people. Did you see the "Soup Nazi" episode of Seinfeld? Very funny.
Always loved Seinfeld, I think I saw every episode at least once
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