Shaded area in photos: There is a shaded area in recent pictures that seemed to just appear. Took several pictures which were fine then subsequent pictures had this shade area top...

corpsol Loc: Cape Cod

There is a shaded area in recent pictures that seemed to just appear. Took several pictures which were fine then subsequent pictures had this shade area top left. Happens in all modes, and without lens attached. Picture enclosed.

Any diagnosis or help would be appreciated.

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Jolly Roger Loc: Dorset. UK

A little confused re. the comment "and without lens attached".
Are you using a lens hood? My initial thought was a damaged or incorrectly fitted lens hood.

d3200prime

It could be part of a lens hood. If you're not using one it could be that you are unconsciously getting part of your hand over the edge of the lens or worst-case scenario would be the camera's shutter is causing this issue which requires a trip to a repair shop. I'm not much help but that's all I can come up with. BTW: what camera are you shooting with when this happens? I wish you well and good shooting to you.

rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona

Looking at the image carefully, it looks like a Nikon D750.
---Bob

d3200prime wrote:

It could be part of a lens hood. If you're not using one it could be that you are unconsciously getting part of your hand over the edge of the lens or worst-case scenario would be the camera's shutter is causing this issue which requires a trip to a repair shop. I'm not much help but that's all I can come up with. BTW: what camera are you shooting with when this happens? I wish you well and good shooting to you.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Since the shadow is tilted it's not likely to be a shutter or mirror issue. Have you checked to see if there's something behind the mirror in front of the sensor? It would be at the bottom of the sensor. Whatever it might be, it appears to have a wavy edge.

Use the "lock mirror" menu item and look into the camera and see if there's something in there.

Does it move around if you shake the camera? If you turn the camera upside down?

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

corpsol wrote:

There is a shaded area in recent pictures that seemed to just appear. Took several pictures which were fine then subsequent pictures had this shade area top left. Happens in all modes, and without lens attached. Picture enclosed.

Any diagnosis or help would be appreciated.

Do a test: Five images with lens hood
five images without lens hood

Report back please

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

PixelStan77 wrote:

Do a test: Five images with lens hood
five images without lens hood

Report back please

And five images in portrait orientation.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Camera strap?

d3200prime

Go to this link and check your serial number with Nikon https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-advisories/technical-service-advisory-for-users-of-the-nikon-d750.html You could qualify a free shutter replacement from Nikon if your serial number is included in the Nikon recall.

d3200prime

rmalarz wrote:

Looking at the image carefully, it looks like a Nikon D750.
---Bob

Yep, he just might qualify for a free shutter replacement from Nikon. Hopefully, this is the case. Thanks.

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

Change lenses first to determine if it is a lens problem.

corpsol Loc: Cape Cod

I’m sorry. In my haste I forgot to mention-it is indeed a 750. Have-tried multiple exposures. Not a strap or hood. Tried multiple lenses. Used camera without lens and the shaded area remains.

Many Thanks to everyone for their input. In Hawaii 3 weeks in April virus willing. Need to resolve.

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

corpsol wrote:

I’m sorry. In my haste I forgot to mention-it is indeed a 750. Have-tried multiple exposures. Not a strap or hood. Tried multiple lenses. Used camera without lens and the shaded area remains.

Many Thanks to everyone for their input. In Hawaii 3 weeks in April virus willing. Need to resolve.

Off to repair. Waste no time.

lightchime Loc: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Why do you think the camera is responsible? Has the light source, direction, and any interference been considered. There is no reason to consider a repair when the problem is simpler. Hope this sheds some light on the issue.

L

EoS_User Loc: Oshawa, Ontario Canada

Looks like shutter issue. I've experienced similar issues. Mine was worse though. I was getting the "shadow" over the top third of the image. Got the shutter repaired and issue gone.