20 Most Recent Nikon D70s Digital Camera - Page 7 Questions & Answers

Black, unremovable dots are probably bad pixels in the sensor. These are parts of the sensor that no longer react to light. If you don't see any issue looking through the viewfinder, then the sensor is messed up. Since you say you don't see anything on the surface, I assume the optical part of the camera is in tact. You can try cleaning the sensor - Menu - Setup - Clean Image Sensor - it certainly can't hurt.

You need the Camera Control Pro software from Nikon in order to use the D70s from the PC in tethered mode. You can download a free trial version of CCP from
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

Assuming you're referring to the ML-L3 wireless remote, simply set the camera's release mode to one of the remote modes. Quick-response remote fires the shutter when you press the button on the remote. Delayed remote waits two seconds to let you hide the remote behind your back before firing the shutter. Full details can be found in the camera manual.

When you are using the raw format, you are also taking a jpeg basic photo. The camera display on;y show the jpeg. Most windows programs only show jpg also. In order to view the raw files, you must use s/w capable, such as Photoshop or the s/w that came with the Nikon (Picture View, I think/ Compare both jpg and raw files. If they both exhibit the same anomoly, than more than likely you have a dirty or bad CCD sensor.


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On top of the camera body, on left side(as your using it, there are 2 buttons. Not the one that says bkt, but the other one is pressed and whiloe pressed rotate the command dial until a circle with an arrow at approximatley 11 o;clock show on the LCD screen. Timer can then be used. To cancel, Press button and rotate command dial to normal.

You should have a file protection option in the camera menu, access the picture, press the menu button and look for the protection options.

You can download the user manual from here:-

http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/13570/~/user's-manual---d70s---guide-to-digital-photography

You need to go to the tools menu and change USB fro PTP (Picture transfer protocol) to MASS STORAGE. PTP is only used if controlling camera from computer.

Read the manual on how to do a two-button reset. Also: from the nNikon Support Page on the D70::
It has come to our attention that select electrical components in a limited number of D70 cameras may, in some instances, fail affecting camera performance and/or operability.
While only a limited number of D70 cameras are affected by this advisory, if (1) when a memory card is inserted, your D70's memory card access lamp blinks, locking camera operations and preventing operation, or (2) with no memory card inserted, the camera will not turn on despite the battery indicator showing a fully charged battery, Nikon Inc. will service it free of charge.
To obtain complimentary service for cameras affected by this advisory, please click the link below to download and print the Service Return Form. The Service Return Form provides return instructions.
The Frequently Asked Questions button at the bottom of this page offers more information about this advisory and, should you have more questions, also provides information about how to contact Nikon.
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On top of camera body, press the button that looks like numerous pages (to right of BKT button), while at same time rotate command dial until a clock looking image (circle with arrow at approximately 11 o'clock) is displayed in control panel. I suggest you RTFM or if you don't have a manual. download from nikonusa.com and READ IT!!!

Sounds like a contact issue - either they are not making consistently or they are just dirty. I'd start with a good contact cleaner (Radio Shack or photo store) and spray the snot out of both the camera contacts and lense (making VERY sure to protect the optics. You can also try a pencil eraser on each one gently rubbing the contacts to remove any corrosion or contamination. If cleaning does not work, there may be a more basic issue like a bent contact or bad connection. That would suggest professional repair.

Yes. Almost every Nikon lens will fit on the current DSLRs. Most lenses of that vintage won't autofocus, of course. Also, they probably will not meter on Nikon cameras with an even number of digits after the D, like the D80 or D5000, and will require you to shoot in manual mode.

Also, most Nikon DSLRs have a sensor that is smaller than a frame of 35mm film. This means that only the central portion of the image area is used, in effect making each lens seem longer. A 200mm lens on a DSLR will give you about the same image that a 300mm lens would give you on a 35mm camera, for example. This lens multiplier does not apply to the D3 family and the D700.

You need to press the button half-way first to allow an exposure reading to lock on to.

How do you know the sensor is damaged? You will need to send it to an authorized Nikon repair center. This could take time.

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The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens , and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair center for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

You can also have a look at THIS link.

Hope the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance.

Regards
Andrea

There are many programs that specialize in recovering images from memory cards. I googled and got these

The "r21" is an indicator of the remaining number (r

Does your lens have an aperture ring and, if so, do you have it set to the "A" setting? Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the camera body and lens where they meet with a cotton swab lightly dampened with rubbing alcohol? Do you have the focus set to autofocus or manual?

You can perform a two button reset. This can be accomplished by holding the BKT button and the metering mode button simultaneously for two seconds. Review page 111 of the D70 manual details which settings are restored to factory default after performing a two button reset. Custom settings are not changed.

Good luck!