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egret Registered since 23rd Jun 2012Sat 23-Jun-12 05:01 PM
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"Camera automatically takes picture"


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Coolpix 8700.....when I turn camera on the lens extends, the flash door opens and it takes a picture all by itself. I can't do anything with it at this point except turn it off........but, it just repeats when I turn it back on!

  
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Asgard Administrator He is your Chief Guardian Angel at the Helpdesk and knows a lot about a lot Nikonian since 07th Apr 2004Sat 23-Jun-12 05:20 PM
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I would check the settings in the menu.

Could be the self-timer.

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egret Registered since 23rd Jun 2012Sat 23-Jun-12 05:35 PM
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Self timer not on.......

  
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Asgard Administrator He is your Chief Guardian Angel at the Helpdesk and knows a lot about a lot Nikonian since 07th Apr 2004Sun 24-Jun-12 12:35 PM
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When it happens, which information do you see in the viewfinder ?

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egret Registered since 23rd Jun 2012Sun 24-Jun-12 02:21 PM
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I don't see anything out of the ordinary.......icons of all the settings along the bottom, hourglass icon when processing the pic, then back to the bottom icons.

  
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Covey22 Moderator Expert in various fields including aviation photography Awarded for his contributions to the Resources and The Nikonian eZine Charter MemberMon 25-Jun-12 04:23 PM
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I wonder if it's an intermittent short to the shutter circuit when you power on the camera.

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egret Registered since 23rd Jun 2012Mon 25-Jun-12 05:46 PM
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I couldn't hazard a guess about the short! If it's something that may need factory service, is that something that may cost so much it's probably better to just go get a new camera!? I realize it depends on what the problem is, but, I'm thinking service on this type of equipment is probably pretty pricey.........

  
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Covey22 Moderator Expert in various fields including aviation photography Awarded for his contributions to the Resources and The Nikonian eZine Charter MemberTue 26-Jun-12 03:19 AM
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#7. "RE: Camera automatically takes picture"
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Most appliance shops' bench fee to just diagnose is already a third to a half of the cost of a new Coolpix, so your suspicions about repair are right on...

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My Plan:

Get out of the car.
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