I know the answer to this - the fall broke it and you have to send it off to the nearest Nikon repair center to get it repaired.
Ta-daaaa!
D5100 Producing Black Images (yes lens cap is off)
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Posted 8 months ago #
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I was taking photos and after about photo #271 in my session this happened. Several black ones and no more photos afterwards. I've tried resetting the camera, the shutter and other possible fixes listed here including a different memory card, lens etc. Nothing! it
I contacted the seller (B&H) but 90 day warranty has expired and so basically I can send it them to them but have to pay to have it fixed. This sucks as I've had the camera for 5 months, had a D50 and before that many film Nikons and never had a major problem. I'm currrently job hunting, so don't have extra $ and the leaves (Aspens) are already turning here and not to mention other things I like to photograph. I'm very unhappy as cameras cost a lot on my budget as a counselor and not to mention I upgraded from the D50 because the photo quality has improved a lot and had hoped to keep the D5100 for many years and have it to be a reliable camera as I take very good care of my equipment.Posted 8 months ago # -
I have also had the same problem with a Nikon d5100, when I first bought it and now 11 months later. Are there no suggestions to correct this?
Posted 6 months ago # -
I threw in the towel and sent my 13 month old black picture taking D5100 in to Nikon for repairs. I cited the posts in this thread and they gave me 20% off the repair price. If anyone is looking into batch production issues, my serial # is 3017074.
The repair consisted of replacing the shutter mechanism, shutter curtain blade and power pcb. They also cleaned it, upgraded the firmware, adjusted the auto focus mechanism and mirror angle. The camera is now working normally. Total cost after the 20% complimentary discount and including shipping and taxes was $136.82.
Posted 6 months ago # -
@ liud....my question is not about camera age but about the number of shots you took prior to its malfunction.....Maybe you could give us that information...
Posted 6 months ago #
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