Old DSLR image issues - is this a bad CCD sensor?

boriska00

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Hello everyone!

So I got an old DSLR (D70S) that has major image issues.
A friend was going to throw it out, but I thought it might be worth fixing it.

Attached are the sample images that it takes.
I am thinking this is a bad CCD sensor. If it is the case, I can just replace it and have a camera that will take decent pictures and I don't have to worry about breaking.

What do you all think? Is this a bad sensor? Or is it something simpler that just needs adjustment?

Thanks everyone!
 

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Marcel

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? I have no idea. Have you tried to do a reset of the camera? It does look like something is way out of order, but I have no idea what. Have you tried different card, B&W mode?

You should send this picture to Nikon service center and ask them.
 

Nathan Lanni

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Hello everyone!

So I got an old DSLR (D70S) that has major image issues.
A friend was going to throw it out, but I thought it might be worth fixing it.

Attached are the sample images that it takes.
I am thinking this is a bad CCD sensor. If it is the case, I can just replace it and have a camera that will take decent pictures and I don't have to worry about breaking.

What do you all think? Is this a bad sensor? Or is it something simpler that just needs adjustment?

Thanks everyone!

I pretty sure that streaked and displaced LCD image indicate the LCD is bad.
 

Marcel

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That's what I forgot to ask. Did you try to look at photos from the card or is this just from the back of the camera?
 

Marcel

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These are the actual images downloaded from the memory card, not LCD snapshots.
I did try a reset - no change.


Contact Nikon service center unless you think you can replace a sensor yourself... I don't think Nikon would still support and repair this older model. But you might be lucky. If it was me, I would not repair it. Better get yourself a used D90 or even D40 could be better.
 

Brian

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are these images from in-camera JPEG, for Nikon ".NEF" raw format files?

I would try shooting in Raw, and looking at the .NEF files just to rule out the JPEG engine having a bad data path. Since the camera was free, you have nothing to lose!
 

boriska00

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Thanks everyone!
Raw images were bad as well. I picked found a working used sensor for $30, so I'll replace it and see what happens.
Like Brian said above, I got nothing to lose in this case, but might gain a decent camera.

I'll let you all know how it goes next week once I get the sensor.

​Thanks again.
 

Nathan Lanni

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Replacement sensor is in, camera is as good as new! :D
​Now I need to find a good used lens for it.....

He haw! I love a success story like that and I'm glad you had the guts to tackle it. I'm pretty handy but wouldn't know where to start ohn replacing a sensor.

Post some photos with it.

There's plenty of good used lenses out there - eBay has tons of D style lenses.

Happy shooting
 

hark

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Have you repaired electronics in the past, or did you find a web site that helped guide you through the process?

Hey, if you ever get laid-off, you might want to put in an application as a Nikon repair tech. They haven't been doing such a good job lately--they need better techs. ;)
 

boriska00

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I don't fix electronics for a living, but I do deal with it on a daily basis at work ;)
I found a Nikon repair manual that shows the internals and how to take it apart..
 
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