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nightfly56 Registered since 02nd Feb 2012Thu 02-Feb-12 04:49 PM
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"D70 problem"


GB
          

I have a D70 that has just developed a problem, when I go to take a photo everything appears to work, I can hear the shutter operating, flash works but no photograph??? can anyone shed any light on this, I have searched the web but not found any solution
many thanks
Mick

  
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MEMcD Moderator In depth knowledge in various areas Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Thu 02-Feb-12 05:57 PM
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#1. "RE: D70 problem"
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Hi Mick,

Welcome to Nikonians!
Sorry to hear of your problem.
How are you determining that no image was captured?
Did you press the playback button on the back of the camera to review the image?
Did you try downloading the memory card to your computer?
Is there an error message in the cameras display?
Have you tried using a different SD memory card that was formatted in the camera?
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!

Best Regards,
Marty

  
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Omaha Registered since 07th Jan 2012Thu 02-Feb-12 08:04 PM
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Starting with the simplest stuff first...you do have a memory card in the camera, right? In the menu, there is a "No CF Card?" option. Is your set to "Enable release"? If so, the camera will fire even though there is no memory card to store the image.

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nightfly56 Registered since 02nd Feb 2012Thu 02-Feb-12 09:16 PM
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#3. "RE: D70 problem"
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GB
          

memory card is in has been all the time, no picture on preview screen though the photo number is there and when connected to pc all I get is a black square

  
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MEMcD Moderator In depth knowledge in various areas Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Thu 02-Feb-12 09:43 PM
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#4. "RE: D70 problem"
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Hi Mick,

What exposure mode are you using?
Did you inadvertantly dial in negative Exposure Compensation? Maybe -5?
If not the shutter mechanism is likely broken and the camera requires service.
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!

Best Regards,
Marty

  
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nightfly56 Registered since 02nd Feb 2012Wed 15-Feb-12 02:54 PM
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#5. "RE: D70 problem"
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GB
          

could this problem be a corrupted memory card????
thanks
Mick

  
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MEMcD Moderator In depth knowledge in various areas Nikonian since 24th Dec 2007Wed 15-Feb-12 06:58 PM
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#6. "RE: D70 problem"
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Hi Mick,

It is possible but highly unlikely.
Do you have another SD card that you could try?
Don't forget to format the card in the camera before capturing an image.
If you have a card reader you could eliminate any possible problems with the cameras USB port.
Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!

Best Regards,
Marty

  
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Floridian Silver Member Nikonian since 11th Feb 2007Wed 15-Feb-12 07:04 PM
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>... all I get is a black square

Hmm... I take it you are getting a photo, but it is solid black. This suggests the camera is taking a picture, but without the sensor being exposed. You say you hear the shutter opening, but what you may be hearing is the mirror. If the photo comes out black, and what you see on the camera LCD is just a black picture, my guess would be that the shutter isn't opening.

If my guess is right, you'll probably need to send it in for repair (or get a new camera).

Randy

  
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nightfly56 Registered since 02nd Feb 2012Fri 17-Feb-12 10:18 PM
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problem solved bought another D70

  
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