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Images not sharp

 

There are many factors for images not being sharp and exhibiting in many ways.

 

Camera

 

Dust on the mirror or A/F sensor
Wrong custom settings
Using the wrong focus bracket
User movement
Low light shooting conditions
Focus screen, mirror, bayonet mount or sensor out of alignment
Worn mirror box causing shutter bounce
Tough subject for the auto focus to lock on to
Camera needs to have a focal calibration
Incorrect fine tune set up
The eyesight diopter is incorrect for your eyesight making it look blurry though the eyepiece
You are too close to the subject

 

Also see lens focus issues

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SLR Camera Errors
 
An unknown error code displayed on the camera LCD is the camera driver system advising your there if a failure in the unit. 
 
Most equipment failure error codes are a generic code telling you there is a fault but not what is failing.
 
You can apply self testing.
 
While camera is turned off, remove the lens and clean the body and lens contacts.
Try another lens - lenses can also cause errors.
Remove the batteries – let stand for 30 seconds then re-fit the batteries.
Re-set the camera functions, in the menu of the camera there should be a re-set function.
This will re-set the camera back to the manufacture specifications.
Check the C/F card pins – you may find a card pins are bent or damaged.
Try another card - the card may be faulty.
Check your batteries for voltage and current – low batteries can cause a error.
If you are using a USB attachment - check the USB lead and connection ports.
If it is an error caused via the PC try removing the software and re-installing.
If all the above trouble shooting does not eliminate the error you will have to bring/send the unit is for repair/inspection.
If your equipment has a power error please send in the battery and charger.
 
 
There are also many universal codes your camera may display. These codes are specific to the failure 
 
Camera not found
Drivers not found
Shutter error
Memory error
Device not found
Card read error
Card read error
Battery low

 

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What is the Aperture Control Unit?
 
The aperture is a device that controls the light that enters the camera. This is the exposure control. Nikon have the aperture control unit in the body and Canon and Olympus have the aperture control unit in the lens. The camera aperture is located behind the bayonet mount.
 
How do I know if the aperture is not working correctly? 
 
An indication that the aperture unit is not functioning correctly is the exposure of the image. The images may be over exposed or they will have a dark tinge to them also when you look through the view finder it also has a dark tinge. 
 
Can the aperture be repaired?
If the aperture lever is bent we will try to bend it back in to place or a new aperture control unit will be required.  
 
The aperture lever may bent or damaged if the Nikkor lens stopper screw is missing. This screw stops the lens from rotating past the stopping point.
 
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Card pins accidentally damaged  
 
I have bent card pins in my Digital SLR/Compact Camera, how did it happen?
Cards incorrectly inserted can damage/bend the CF card pins.  
 
                              
                                                                                  
Inserting a card in the wrong way can distort or break the pin. A distorted or broken pin can short circuit or damage the circuit board.
The CF card holder is connected to the Main Printed Circuit Board.
 
 
Can the pins be repaired?
 
The repair process depends on the extent of the damage and if the main printed circuit has been damaged.
 
We can attempt to remove the damaged pin and transplant a new pin
Remove the card pin assembly and replace the complete assembly
Replace the pin assembly and the main printed circuit board
 
Important note: Please check your cards for damaged – inserting a damaged card may damage the pins again.
 
 
 
Forcing a card in or out can seriously damage the camera. If in doubt stop and refer to markings on the card door or instruction book
 
 
 
The XD, MMC, SD, SM and memory stick have exposed gold contact avoid touching them especially if you experience static discharge though touch.
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Auto Focus not working 
 
The Auto Focus is not working on my camera. Is there anything I can try? 
 
Self testing:  
Check the camera has not had the auto focus switch turned off. On some model camera’s there is a separate auto focus switch on the camera body.
Check the auto focus switch has not been turned off on the lens.
Try another lens on the camera.
While camera is turned off, remove the lens and clean the body contacts near the bayonet mount.
Apply the same clean the lens contacts at the end on the lens.
Re-set the camera functions, in the menu of the camera there should be a re-set function.  This will re-set the camera back to the manufacture specifications.
Check to make sure the camera focau point is set to center point focus.
 
If all the above trouble shooting does not eliminate the focus fault you will have to bring/send the unit is for repair/inspection.  
 
Most digital SLR cameras they have an in-built diopter, if the image is blurred in the view finder but sharp on the display your diopter may not be set to your eye sight.
Check your instruction manual for the position of the diopter and the adjustment method.
 
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Active or in-active pixels 
 
I have coloured dots showing on my image. What is it?  
These are active or in-active pixels.    
 
What are Pixels?  
Pixels are an item of information. They are arranged in a grid order using dots, squares or rectangles. Each pixel contains the information of the image you have taken.
 
Why is my image effected? 
All digital cameras have active or in-active pixels, it is impossible to produce a CCD with out them. These no-corporative pixels are turned off and a mapping file is produced to identify where they are. This mapping file is applied to every imager and lives with in your camera image processing circuit.  
 
Can the active or in-active pixels be removed? 
We can re-map the pixels using service software. CCD's can develop new naughty pixels and it is necessary to produce a new mapping file. Only a service center with the appropriate software can re-map a CCD. If the re-map fails a new CCD will be required.
 
 
                                              
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Damaged rear Liquid Crystal Digplay

 

The rear LCD on digital SLR units can be very vulnerable, it is a liquid crystal display incased in glass. The glass can fracture due to pressure or impact. 

 

Cost:  Depends on the make and model of the camera. Ph: 03 9419 5247 email  info@camera-clinic.com for prices

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