 Jennifer F. Hoss |
Nikon N55 When I load the film into my camera and press it to the on button, The only reading that I get is err err over and over. The shutter wont open or anything. I just got it back from the shop where it was repaired for a focus problem. I havent been able to use it since I got it back. I dont want to send it back to the shop because it took them 6 months to "fix it" Help
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Will Turner |
I guess you tried using new batteries? Don't like any AF Nikons under N80 for these reasons. The electronics, film advance and AF mechanisms are built to a budget. If you get 2 years out of them you're doing well. Me, I wouldn't invest any more money on repairs in such a camera, $200-$300 will get you a nice lightly used MF or AF Nikon body that will last a good long time.
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Jennifer F. Hoss |
Yeah I tried new batteries and still nothing. Im pretty depressed about the whole thing. It took me a while just to be able to bring myself to spend even that much on a camera. Im not sure if I want to buy another one, just because I dont want to spend even more money to have similar results.
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Nicole Kessel |
I don't know about the N55 but, on my N80 there was a reset function. If you check your manual there may be something similiar for the N55. Maybe that will help.
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Will Turner |
If "Err" and "E" are blinking on the top LCD and "Err" is blinking in the viewfinder display, it means that the film is not advancing or the film is incorrectly installed. Reload film again. If only "Err" blinks (no blinking "E") in both the viewfinder and top LCD it means the camera has detected a malfunction. Nikon suggests turning the power off once, then back on. Also check batteries for correct polarity (inserted correctly). If the "Err" still does not clear or reappears frequently, something's busted. Autofocus cameras are much more complex mechanically than most manual focus bodies. They also tend to have more complex electronics. Consumer-level SLR cameras, in order to be competitive, HAVE to give you all the bells and whistles multipoint AF, autobracketing etc. So how come they aren't as expensive? The cost savings has to come from somewhere, and it comes from the build quality. This is why I have always bought, and recommend others to buy, the higher level serious amateur or pro-level bodies. Paradoxically, in today's market, a lightly-used higher-level SLR could be a much longer-lasting camera than one that's brand new, but uses cheaper internals or is hastily assembled offshore by semi-skilled workers. You can never give a guarantee on SLR longevity, particularly with autofocus cameras. (With the better manual focus Nikon bodies such as the Nikon FM2n, you could almost do so). It's hard to draw an absolute line. But generally speaking, people with up-market AF Nikons seem to do better in terms of repair frequency - something like an Nikon N90s, N8008s, N80 can be purchased at KEH used for $150-275 in excellent condition, and is the way I would go.
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