shutter problems? I've had my D50 for two years, and this is the second time I've had to replace the shutter because it sticks. Is this a defect of the D50 or do I just have a lemon? Granted, I use the camera lots, since I'm a professional photographer. But surely, that problem should not keep cropping up?! shutter problems? I've had my D50 for two years, and this is the second time I've had to replace the shutter because it sticks. Is this a defect of the D50 or do I just have a lemon? ... » Read More shutter problems? I've had my D50 for two years, and this is the second time I've had to replace the shutter because it sticks. Is this a defect of the D50 or do I just have a lemon? Granted, I use the camera lots, since I'm a professional photographer. But surely, that problem should not keep cropping up?! « Show Less
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The D50 is not worth a $300.00 repair. It is a great camera when it's working properly. I would take the $300.00 as a down payment on a newer Nikon model.
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I think the 'shutter problem' can be traced to the lens or the settings, or a low light condition. Start adjusting the settings before you send it in for a new one. Also you need to change or recharge the battery occasionally.
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Went on a trip with my new D50 and it stopped working after 5-6 pictures. Showed an error message. When I got back home I decided to read the book. Seems the lens slipped out of F22 to F16. Rotating the F-ring back to F22 fixed the problem. Ignorant me. Since then I try to only purchase lenses with a little snaplock on the f-ring. Problem solved.
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I currently have four of them, they all function perfectly. My D90 is better (12.2mp) but it's three times the price.
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my d50 is on it 2nd owner.purchased june 06,and used as a wedding camera along with my n80.2nd owner does sports.neither of us had a problem with the camera.to anyone reading this,do not fix a d50,do not buy from the two dealers here on amazon with those high prices.my d50 cost 550.00 with lens in 06.put any repair toward a d5000 body and use your same lense that u have now.
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Same here, I got my D50 nearly 3 years ago and also have been plagued by the sticky shutter problem starting after 1.5 years. I have been taking lots of photos (29500 shutter releases so far) and used the extended warranty. I'm also disappointed by this shutter and considering returning the camera again for repair.I envy the time where people would keep their film camera for 20+ years... (maybe they did not take that many photos :)
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Make sure the lens is switched to A or AF and not M. Make sure it is locked into the smallest (highest numerical) f-stop setting (some lenses have locks some do not and some don't even have a setting ring). Make sure the camera is set on AF and not M. Take a Q-tip and alcohol and clean the electrical contacts on the lens and on the camera. If nothing works buy another. I got perfect D50s and a D60 for under $250.
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I, too, am having shutter problems. I have had my D50 camera since 2005 and have close to 18K shutter releases. Now, it completely sticks, gives me an "ERR" message and then I have to click again to release it, but it will not take a picture. I have loved my camera since the moment I got it. Now I need to ship it to Nikon and wait for the estimate. $300 to repair it??? is it worth it?
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I have experienced the same thing but my camera is a few years old. Initially I had an awful time with its flash not working. Just as the warranty would expire, the flash stopped functioning. Nikon fixed it once and replaced the entire camera the second time. But now with this shutter problem, I am fed up. I do not trust the camera, and Nikon by extension. I have a 35 year old Nikkormat which is in my attic, which never gave me any problems. Bummer. I am in the market for another camera, not a Nikon.
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Also I bought the camera used. I have probably shot 20,000 pics with it because it is not my primary camera. No idea how many shots taken before or what maintenance may have been performed. It was previously used by a news outlet though. But I had the shutter replaced on my primary camera (also a 1D Mark IIN that I bought new in 2006) and it has worked perfectly since then.
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I thought I had that problem...but, I really didn't. Sometimes when I aim at camera at a scene I want to photograph, that scene is blurry. However, it does not last. I lightly click the button that takes the picture, without pushing it down hard enough to take that picture. Every time, so far, the image rights itself and is no longer blurry, but sharp. I believe every time I have had the blurry image appear, it has been in daylight and on auto setting.
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There is a long wait period between fully depressing the shutter button (this is after focusing with a half press) and capture.By the time the picture is taken the moment is well over.I have a Canon G3 - it does not have a similar issue, however Canon's support is unwilling to acknowledge that there is a problem.Locking the exposure prior to the shot fixes the problem, but then you have to do this for each shot and it means another flash.
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I never had any problems with mine, still works perfectly. On the camera, there is there is switch option, as enter the camers the switch is @ top right hand, you will find a a camera symbol click to switch to your desired option. If it fails you know its faulty.
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My camera did the same thing and at first I thought it was the camera and I thought about exchanging it for a new one. I instead bought another memory card to try first and since then I haven't had any issues.
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I've never had that problem although I do know that you really need to hold the button down until you hear the shutter click almost an old-fashioned film camera or the picture won't take. Hope you find a solution to your problem!
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It's not solved. My D610 had oil spots too. There are D610 out there that don't have the issue (yet).And I stress YET, because the issues can present itself after use. Yes, you can return your camera, yes if you whine enough and try enough units you might get a good unit. I just gave up and took my money instead of another D610, I do not like playing the lottery for $1,500.
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There is a long wait period between fully depressing the shutter button (this is after focusing with a half press) and capture. By the time the picture is taken the moment is well over. I have a Canon G3 - it does not have a similar issue, however Canon's support is unwilling to acknowledge that there is a problem. Locking the exposure prior to the shot fixes the problem, but then you have to do this for each shot and it means another flash.
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My Canon SD850 IS worked beautifully for two years, but this summer it started having the same problems with focusing that have been described on this forum. It has become unusable, so now I am sending it to Canon for repair. Based on this forum, I don't have a great deal of confidence that it will be resolved for the long term. The canon customer rep that I spoke with today said there are no service bulletins on Canon's official website regarding this problem, so it is not a design or manufacturing flaw that they are owning up to at this time.
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J Gibson:I dropped my old 50mm 1.8D and this is the message I got after that, I had to replace it. It might be a defective or broken lens. I would suggest trying it on another Nikon AF camera and if it still doesn't work hopefully you can return it or have it replaced under warranty.
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I just received my D800 a couple weeks ago. Almost all my images are out of focus, even with simple portraits. I haven't contacted Nikon yet because I'm attempting to return the camera.
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I have not had this problem, but due to the camera's cost, I would be hesitant in any attempt to fix it yourself. I would recommend that you take it to a camera store that sells Leica cameras and explain the problem. It may be something simple that they can repair immediately. If they can't, they can advise you on the next step, either allowing them to work on it or sending it to Leica for repairs. In my opinion, this camera is outstanding and worth the cost of having it repaired.
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I have had this happen a couple of times on my camera (purchased December 2011). I am not sure why it is getting stuck like that; when it happens for me, the whole camera freezes up. The only way I have found to "un-stick" the lens cover is to pop the battery out and put it back in, which seems to "re-set" things.
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I purchased a D5000 in July and have been very satisfied with it. Great camera. I recently received an email from Nikon about this problem. My s# is 304**** and they say it has the problem. I haven't sent it in yet. I'm having a problem with fixing something that works fine.
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Had the same issue with a Nikon d5100, but after a few tries it was resolved. Check the following:1- for some reason, the lens didn't fit in with the camera, but after trying a couple of times it finally clicked into position2- there is a ring near the lens (the left part of the product picture) that must be slide out for the lens to autofocus. After you slide it you'll see the AF appear from under the ring, beore that there is only MF ( manual focus) visibleAfter these two the lens worked perfectlyHope it helps
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Happened to me once and I return the camera within the 30 day trial period just to be "safe". Spoke to Pentax directly, they advised me to return the camera within the trial period and get a new one. They did offer to try to fix the problem should I decide to keep the camera but that it would take several weeks. The problem with mirror flopping is an ongoing issue with this camera. You can read more about it on Steve Huff's website to get an idea how much of a problem it is. I do agree that it's a fantastic camera in general.