Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

jimclassic

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Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

Hi,

I have Nikon D3100 and one day I suddenly got error as "Error. Press shutter release button again". I have done below troubleshooting steps to check the symptoms:
1.) Changed lens but still issue persists.
2.) Change different exposure setting and found that this error comes only above 3.5 aperture. It dint give any issue if I am using 3.5 aperture but if I go for smaller aperture like 4, 4.5 and above it gives me error.

So this means this issue is appearing only when I use smaller aperture.

This camera is not under warranty, so I am looking for some fix/solution that I can resolve my self.

Please suggest me any steps to troubleshoot this issue.

Thanks in Advance
Jim
 
Re: Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

Have you done a factory reset yet? That should be your first step. Just like rebooting your computer. If you don't know you can read it in your manual. If you don't have your manual you can find it on-line.
 

jimclassic

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Re: Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

Followed below steps for factory reset but issue still persists:

"Resetting the D3100
The D3200 and D3100 do not have a 2 button reset option. To perform a reset you need to manually choose the reset option in the Shooting Menu and the Setup menu. To do this press 'Menu', select the Shooting Menu and scroll through the options until 'Reset Shooting Options' is highlighted, press ok, highlight 'Yes' and press ok again. Repeat this for the Setup menu."

Jim
 

480sparky

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Re: Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

Messages like this usually indicate the shutter has given up the ghost.
 

Marilynne

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Re: Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

Welcome!

Please update this post when you find out what is wrong with your camera in case some one else has the same problem.
 

TheCROW

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Re: Fix required for "Error. Press shutter release button again" for Nikon D3100

This error usually means that the aperture motor has seized, or gone bad. If the camera is out of warranty you can try to un-seize it yourself by removing the bottom plate of the camera. Have a look here for how to do it, but avoid spraying the silicone lubricant inside the camera, just put a drop on a toothpick and use that to lubricate the gear IF and only IF you choose to do that.
How to fix the Nikon DSLR "Press shutter release button again" error - YouTube
 
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