20 Most Recent Nikon N70 35mm SLR Camera Questions & Answers

sounds like the film advance motor died needs repairing at a qualified shop if you think the camera is worthy, since its old how much is it worth to you vs a new one

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See the instructions on pages 24-25 of this manual: http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n70/nikon_n70.htm

When you say you put in a new roll of film, did the camera advance the film with the mirror locked up? Have you tried triggering the shutter few times to release the mirror? If that doesn't work, open the back of the camera. Turn the film take up spool in one direction...that should release the mirror down. Turn it also in the opposite direction. If that doesn't work, reach inside the lens mount opening and pull the mirror (very very gently) down. Don't force it down if it doesn't want to go. Sometimes that releases the mechanism that freezes from sitting idle for too long. It is always a good idea to take the camera out and triger few frames every couple of months to keep things lubricated. Let me know if that fixes it. AJ.

Is the focusing screen scratched, or is it the mirror? You can buy a replacement focusing screen for about $25 on eBay. Removing and installing the screen is an easy task that you can do without any tools.

The Err message alone indicates that a malfunction has been detected, and the manual recommends to fire the shutter and check for the message to clear. If it does not, to contact a Nikon Service Rep.

If it is Err + E, the film did not advance properly and needs to be reloaded.

Nikon CoolPix cameras, in all but a very few old models, save in .jpg format. DSCN is the filename prefix, not the file type like a JPEG or TIFF. Some models will also save in TIFF format, or in a very select few very high end models in .NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) RAW files, but unless you're using a Nikon DSLR this is highly unlikely. If the images will open on any other program that views jpg files, such as the programs supplied with your computer then it's not a formatting issue.

For example, the file names should, from the time the camera is new, begin naming as DSCN0001.jpg, DSCN0002.jpg, and so on. If you're trying to transfer directly from the camera, to an IPAD, it's likely a driver issue instead of a file issue. Just remove the card and use a $5 SD card reader, or plug the card into the IPAD if it accepts them. You may also search to see if there is software available for your camera to use on the IPAD.

This is most likely a failure in the film transport system. If it jams after one frame, the camera will think it is at the end of the roll and indicate so. This can be repaired fairly inexpensively. However, it's not a user serviceable problem and will need to be repaired by a qualified service technician.

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First, here's a copy of your manual if you need a copy to check while away from home - or if you lost yours. The info below and page references are from the link provided above.

Autofocus operation depends on general lighting, subject contrast and detail, and other technical factors. In rare situations where autofocus (and manual focus with Electronic Rangefinder) is not possible, ">
First, make sure the camera is in AF (auto focus) mode. You find the switch on the front of the body, near the bottom to the right of the lens (looking at the front of the camera). Make sure the pointer is on AF, not M (Manual). This is detailed on Pg 31.

Second, make sure the "solid O" is displayed in the viewfinder. This indicates the camera has locked focused successfully. If the "" and "
1) Very dark subject. Solution: Focus manually with clear matte field, or for Single Servo AF, focus on another brighter subject located at same distance, lock focus, then recompose (pp. 36-37). Or, use a Nikon AFSpeedlight (SB-28, SB-27, SB-26, SB-25, SB-23, SB-22s, SB-22 or SB-20) to perform autofocus with Speedlight's AF illuminator., 2) low-contrast subject and 3) Strongly backlit subject or bright subject with shiny surface such as silver or aluminum, or scene in which there is a pronounced difference in brightness.

2) Low-contrast subject. Focus manually with clear matte field, or for Single Servo AF, focus on another subject at same distance but with more contrast, lock focus, then recompose (pp. 36-37).

3) Strongly backlit subject or bright subject with shiny surface such as silver or aluminum, or scene in which there is a pronounced difference in brightness. Focus manually with clear matte field.

Check the mode you're in. Generally, "Program Mode" will provide "shootable" settings 99.9% of the time. Creative control in this mode however is lost. Try switching to one of the other Modes to get some creative control back. Vari Program allows you to change shutter speed or aperture and automatically make other adjustments to allow the shutter to release. Similar or greater creative control is available when the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or full Manual exposure modes are selected. You may be able to compensate for overly bright subjects by decreasing the aperture size (increasing the f number), or for dark subjects by increasing the aperture size (decreasing the f number). You may need to change Exposure Mode to gain control of aperture settings. See Page 46.

I hope this helps - and good luck!

Slide the camera back lock release down, open the back, and pull out the film cartridge. Full instructions are in the manual. "LOADING FILM" is on page 16, "REWINDING FILM" is on page 24, and page 25 shows how to remove the film.

If you need a manual, you can download one from
http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n70/nikon_n70.htm

Yes you can most certainly can :)

For European markets Nikon include NikonView 6.2, while in certain other markets the new PictureProject software is included, you can set this to automaticly import pictures when the camera is plugged into your computer.

the other options would be to remove the sd card from the camera and use a card reader

or another clever option is an "eye-fi" card, this will automaticly transfer pictures to an account when you are within range of an open wifi network

(see here for more info http://uk.eye.fi/)

Follow the illustrated instructions on pages 16-18 of the manual. If you don't have the manual, you can download one from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n70/nikon_n70.htm

Check that you have the aperture ring on the lens set to minimum aperture, biggest f stop number. It should lock in that position, and there may be a small button to keep it locked there.

You can only get the PUK code from your service provider (not the shop you got the phone from but the phone company that your phone dials through, i.e. Orange, Vodaphone, etc.).