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Did my D5100 run out of film??
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I told Chris I guess that means I'd have to buy a new camera and he didn't say anything. I love my D5100. I have tiny hands and it fits perfectly. I also finally got use to the weight. Not sure if I want another camera.
Thanks Ted. If you were here, I'd have you look at it, but I'm not waiting until November.
RockyNH_RIP
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Thanks Ted... I just asked her in another thread if she had a place local to look at it.. Hopefully they can get her up and running quickly.
Pat in NH
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Thats good anyway!! Warranty's are handy when something like this happens...
Pat in NH
Horoscope Fish
Senior Member
I've not tried this technique but I've heard it can unstick a stuck shutter...
Turn your camera on.
Turn off "VR" if the attached lens supports it.
Put your camera in Manual and set it for a 15 second exposure. All other settings are unimportant.
Take the shot, wait five seconds and open the battery compartment and pop the battery OUT and then quickly back IN.
The idea here is to cause a little bump in the power cycle, during the exposure, to get the shutter to pop free. You may need to repeat the above steps several times to get the shutter unstuck. Like I said, I've not tried this myself but I do have it on reliable authority that this can solve the problem. Good luck!
Turn your camera on.
Turn off "VR" if the attached lens supports it.
Put your camera in Manual and set it for a 15 second exposure. All other settings are unimportant.
Take the shot, wait five seconds and open the battery compartment and pop the battery OUT and then quickly back IN.
The idea here is to cause a little bump in the power cycle, during the exposure, to get the shutter to pop free. You may need to repeat the above steps several times to get the shutter unstuck. Like I said, I've not tried this myself but I do have it on reliable authority that this can solve the problem. Good luck!
I believe they are an authorized Nikon warranty service shop. And, being in Delray, you won't have to travel to North Miami. When I had sprayed gunk on my D5100 sensor, they cleaned the sensor 6 times to get it 100% clean. I watched and it was 6 times. Service is excellent.
Check them out, and give them a call if the earlier suggested fixes don't work.
Here's the link: HOME - SPTS
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Thanks Ted. Pedaling over there shortly.
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Let us know when you find out the "scoop".. I may be able to help if you are gonna be without for long?!
Pat in NH
Thanks Pat. Since it's Friday, I won't know anything until Monday. The Delray office is just a drop off point. They no longer service cameras there. I'm doing fine with my little Coolpix S3100. It feels funny in my hands. It does take some good photos, but it can't take any long distance BIF photos so I told Chris no wetlands until I get my camera back.
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Ok, keep me posted... as you know, I have a 5100... if yours is only out for a week or so, not much need cuz shipping down and back would eat that up... ... I will watch the thread..
Pat in NH
I just wish it had done it earlier in the week, that way I wouldn't have had to wait the weekend before anything would be done.
Earlier in the week? So you wouldn't have to wait? Haven't you ever heard of Murphy, and his law?
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"If anything can go wrong, it will. And, exactly when you want it least."
I added the second part.
