Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.
Display
Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 22, 176).
Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Auto off timers (0 143).
Information display does not appear in monitor:
Camera does not respond to controls: See “A Note on
Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this display vary with temperature.
AA Note on
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, taking care to avoid burns, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the problem persists after removing the battery from the camera, contact your retailer or
Shooting (All Modes)
Camera takes time to turn on: Delete files or folders.
•Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted (0 20, 24).
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•Camera is not in focus (0 26).
•CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at highest
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Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder: Viewfinder horizontal and vertical frame coverage is approximately 95%.
Photos are out of focus:
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•Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus lock (0 60, 62).
•Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually (0 62).
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