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Live mode switch not working on Nikon D 5100.
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<blockquote data-quote="BloggerDude" data-source="post: 809163" data-attributes="member: 52473"><p>Elaine,</p><p></p><p>I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your Nikon D5100 in Live Mode. Let's try some troubleshooting steps to see if we can resolve the issue:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Battery Check:</strong> Ensure your camera's battery is fully charged and inserted correctly. A low battery can cause Live Mode to malfunction.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Power On:</strong> Make sure the camera is turned on before attempting to activate Live Mode. Sometimes, Live Mode won't work if the camera is off.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Mode Dial:</strong> Verify that the mode dial on top of the camera is set to one of the Live View modes (usually indicated by a camera icon with a small video camera inside). If you're in any other mode (e.g., Auto, Program, Manual), Live Mode may not function.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Monitor Settings:</strong> Press the "INFO" button on the back of the camera to cycle through display options. The Live View display might have been unintentionally turned off.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Lens Cap:</strong> Ensure that the lens cap is removed, as the camera won't display anything on the screen if the cap is on.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Autofocus Mode: </strong>Try changing the autofocus mode to see if it makes a difference. Switch between AF-S (single-servo autofocus) and AF-F (full-time autofocus).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Reset the Camera: </strong>If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting the camera to its default settings. Find the "Reset All" option in the Setup menu.</li> </ol><p>If the Live Mode still won't activate after trying all these steps, there might be a hardware issue with your camera. I recommend reaching out to Nikon customer support or taking your camera to an authorized Nikon service center for further assistance.</p><p></p><p>The Nikon D5100 is an excellent camera for beginners, and I hope you get to explore and learn the basics of photography soon. Feel free to ask for help if you encounter more issues or have photography-related questions. Happy shooting!</p><p></p><p>Best regards</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloggerDude, post: 809163, member: 52473"] Elaine, I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your Nikon D5100 in Live Mode. Let's try some troubleshooting steps to see if we can resolve the issue: [LIST=1] [*][B]Battery Check:[/B] Ensure your camera's battery is fully charged and inserted correctly. A low battery can cause Live Mode to malfunction. [*][B]Power On:[/B] Make sure the camera is turned on before attempting to activate Live Mode. Sometimes, Live Mode won't work if the camera is off. [*][B]Mode Dial:[/B] Verify that the mode dial on top of the camera is set to one of the Live View modes (usually indicated by a camera icon with a small video camera inside). If you're in any other mode (e.g., Auto, Program, Manual), Live Mode may not function. [*][B]Monitor Settings:[/B] Press the "INFO" button on the back of the camera to cycle through display options. The Live View display might have been unintentionally turned off. [*][B]Lens Cap:[/B] Ensure that the lens cap is removed, as the camera won't display anything on the screen if the cap is on. [*][B]Autofocus Mode: [/B]Try changing the autofocus mode to see if it makes a difference. Switch between AF-S (single-servo autofocus) and AF-F (full-time autofocus). [*][B]Reset the Camera: [/B]If none of the above steps work, you can try resetting the camera to its default settings. Find the "Reset All" option in the Setup menu. [/LIST] If the Live Mode still won't activate after trying all these steps, there might be a hardware issue with your camera. I recommend reaching out to Nikon customer support or taking your camera to an authorized Nikon service center for further assistance. The Nikon D5100 is an excellent camera for beginners, and I hope you get to explore and learn the basics of photography soon. Feel free to ask for help if you encounter more issues or have photography-related questions. Happy shooting! Best regards [/QUOTE]
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