Newest 'dslr' Questions

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What Nikon bodies support SnapBridge and recent F-mount lenses?

I have a Nikon D3000 and several auto focus capable lenses. I am looking to upgrade my camera to another Nikon but something newer that has Snapbridge and will work with my auto focus lenses. Anyone ...

Steffanie

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asked Jun 17 at 19:48

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Dirt is on the sensor or in the lens

Hi i'm new in dslr cameras. I have this canon and when i take pictures of the sky this happens. I already clean the sensor and also the lens (i open it to clean from inside), but still have this fuzz ...

gm8

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asked May 30 at 14:01

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4 answers

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Is this the right way to shoot in the style of a Hollywood silent movie?

I need to shoot a silent movie on a digital camera. I have a Canon EOS 77D, which has an APS-C sensor (22.3 × 14.9mm). David Mullen, a cinematographer, said here that early Hollywood silent movies ...

user477203

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asked Apr 29 at 15:14

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Is EXIF timestamp affected by write buffering?

In general, if you capture an image at time X, but the camera is write buffering after a long continuous shot burst, when the image is written to card at time ...

stephent

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asked Apr 12 at 19:47

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How do I recreate a vintage 70s-90s photo with my Nikon DSLR?

I ask for your advice in recreating those 70s-90s photographs like this picture I took from a printing whose author is Elizaveta Porodina (2023). What is the technique used to create such a picture, ...

Cacti-Math

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asked Mar 26 at 17:08

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1 answer

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Vignetting on my Nikon D780 with AF-S 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR Lens

I've recently got a new camera, the Nikon D780 with kit lens (AF-S 24-120mm f/4 G ED VR), the lens works great except for the vignetting I often get with. I have tried using it with and without the ...

Ben

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asked Mar 2 at 8:59

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Nikon D5300 mounting issues with 35mm

I just bought a (used) Nikon AF-S DX 35mm F1.8 G for my D5300 and I can't make it to work properly. My 18-55mm works fine and I've never had any issue attaching it to the camera, but when I got this ...

icaroloop

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asked Feb 1 at 12:48

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Can I see what the final image will look like on screen in camera in manual setting with flash enabled?

I'm a very beginner hobby photographer so apologies in advance if I'm doing something silly. I've had a dslr for a few months and I worked my way through understanding different aspects and I'm ...

LocustHorde

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asked Jan 17 at 14:19

8 votes

7 answers

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Switching from a bridge camera to a DSLR: is it worth it, on a budget?

So I've been with my old camera for a few years now. It's a Canon SX150 IS, 16.1 mp, with 16x optical zoom I believe. I really like it, but I feel recently like I want to upgrade, so I've been looking ...

user114142

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asked Jan 9 at 16:23

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Does a mirrorless camera need a shorter focal length for the same FoV as an SLR?

Let's say we have a 50mm lens on a full-frame reflex camera. As mirrorless cameras have a smaller distance to the sensor, does it mean we need a shorter focal length for the same sensor size to have ...

Rafael

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asked Dec 27, 2023 at 22:25

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5 answers

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Why are my blacks coming out so noisy on a Pentax K-30 DSLR when using RAW format

I'm a new DSLR user with an older model Pentax K-30, using a 18-55@43mm lens (The lens that it shipped with). I don't yet understand what all the settings mean, or how they are used, or the impact of ...

Aaargh Zombies

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asked Nov 26, 2023 at 17:23

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My 60d won't turn on - even with a fully charged battery

The camera does not power on, even when the battery is fully charged. It is not a battery problem. I have used the battery with other cameras without any problems. The battery indicator on the top LCD ...

Kostk

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asked Jul 4, 2023 at 12:59

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Why is my Canon's shutter speed so slow in bright light conditions?

My Canon 5D Mark 1, which has been in use for about 10 years, is strange. If you use Av mode or Auto mode, the shutter speed is very slow even when there is enough light. Even taking direct pictures ...

Kostk

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asked Jul 2, 2023 at 7:42

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Configuring live view on external monitor for Nikon D7100 attached to microscope

The camera is attached to a professional dentistry microscope and feeds into an external monitor through HDMI. The live view on the monitor is really dark, and details undistinguishable. However, ...

Georgian

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asked Jun 14, 2023 at 17:56

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6 answers

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Beginner kit improvement advice - which lens should I consider?

I have a Canon 250D (APS-C) since september 2022; I'm really enjoying it but I feel like that's the moment for my first lens upgrade. The camera came in kit with the well-known 18-55 mm STM f/4-5.6. ...

IFrank

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asked Apr 30, 2023 at 15:36

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Nikon D3100 Making weird sounds while trying to take photo

Whenever it try to take a photo on my nikon D3100 it keeps making weird motor sounds. I have dropped its lens once about 3 months ago but has been working fine until now. Here's a link to the sounds ...

Panav Chaudhury

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asked Mar 20, 2023 at 9:20

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AF not working on Manual mode AV or TV mode, and shutter not opening. however both AF and shutter opening on auto and not flash -EOS400d

I am testing an old EOS 400d to see if its worth using- on auto mode and no flash mode- the camera focuses, I get the green light then it takes the photo once I fully press the trigger button, in all ...

barnaby king

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asked Oct 24, 2022 at 8:37

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4 answers

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Is there any way to use viewfinder while recording video with Canon DSLR?

I have Canon 60D. When on recording mode the viewfinder doesn't work because the shutter is up and you can only see through the screen. This is a problem because it's much harder to find the subject ...

xbmono

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asked Oct 20, 2022 at 0:26

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2 answers

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What is causing a glowing and grainy effect on my photos?

I’m an amateur trying out photography. I’ve been recently gifted my aunt’s underused Canon 60D and I’ve only used it to take pictures of some accessories. I can’t help but notice that there’s a glow ...

Brian

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asked Aug 28, 2022 at 7:35

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1 answer

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Should I shoot with just my new mirrorless canon R6 or dual shoot with DSLR? | Weddings

Wondering if anyone would like to give me their take. I just got a new canon r6 yesterday which was quite a big purchase for me. Very excited about it and am now stuck going back and forth between how ...

user106782

asked Jul 7, 2022 at 18:55

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Compensating For Low Light Conditions

As a photography newbie, I am hoping to use a book stand and dslr camera for occasionally scanning a few pages out of a Math book. Expected distance from camera to page will probably be about 18 ...

user2661923

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asked Jun 28, 2022 at 3:00

3 votes

2 answers

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What happens if a DSLR loses power mid-exposure?

I recently purchased a dummy battery for my camera so I could take timelapses over a longer period of time than my battery would last. For now I'm using it in places where AC power is readily ...

maples

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asked May 6, 2022 at 22:42

2 votes

1 answer

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Which DSLRs can be used with Minolta Auto Bellows I?

Will a DSLR camera body mate with the Minolta Auto Bellows I? Which DSLR will work, if any? To clarify, I'm a novice. I've posted a photo with a black round bar projecting out of the bottom of the ...

Donald Begs

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asked Mar 31, 2022 at 2:42

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Should I get my Canon DLSR serviced?

I got my Canon EOS 7D in India in 2011 and have clicked some great snaps with it. And to be fair, it hasn't given me any trouble since purchase. So much so that I never had to take the camera for ...

srini

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asked Mar 13, 2022 at 13:40

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Which camera is better mirrorless or DSLR in terms of image quality? [closed]

I am a beginner to photography buying my first ever camera. I love taking landscapes and am not very interested in portraits etc. Would a mirrorless or DSLR camera have better image quality?

TechNo

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asked Jan 5, 2022 at 21:36

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2 answers

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What to use as continuous power supplier with Sony a7II?

I try to figure out how to provide my camera with enough power during video shootings and I have purchased a dummy battery with USB-C power adapter to connect it to power bank, but when I connected it ...

Max Mustermann

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asked Oct 12, 2021 at 18:54

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2 answers

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How come my DSLR takes worse low-light photos than my phone, both in RAW w/ comparable settings?

I'm shooting in RAW, manual, on both my DLSR (Nikon D90) and my smartphone (iPhone Xs, Moment Pro camera app) and I've noticed significantly poorer low-light performance on my DSLR, with additional ...

Piotr Chylarecki

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asked Oct 12, 2021 at 2:18

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plug n play camera compatible with a projector

I am working on a project where I have a projector and a camera working together. The camera will record what a person does in front of a projector. Ideally the camera would also record what the ...

user102087

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asked Oct 7, 2021 at 12:42

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Can cycling with a DSLR damage it?

I’m a road cyclist and I’m looking at purchasing a DSLR to go with me when I’m cycling just to take photos of what I see, however I am worried that the vibration of a Bike could damage the DSLR. The ...

Osian

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asked Sep 25, 2021 at 18:26

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Why is my aperture mode taking forever to take a photo of the moon?

I tried to take a photo of the moon, I was in Aperture mode but it was like a self timer was on. It took ages, it took that long, I had to turn off the actual camera and of course, it took as soon as ...

Photography Tom

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asked Sep 23, 2021 at 20:03

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Does going over old images and looking at the settings improve yourself as a photographer?

So I'm looking at some old photographs and looking at the iso, shutter and aperture and wondering to myself why did the camera, or why did I pick those settings knowing what I know now. Since I’m ...

Big Joe

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asked Sep 11, 2021 at 17:59

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Nikon D7100 not Auto-Focusing

I've had a Nikon D7100 for about 6 years and have always used the Nikon 18-55mm AF-S lens that came with it. I've never had any problems with the camera. I've also never taken off this lens for the 6 ...

user_583

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asked Sep 1, 2021 at 21:19

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4 answers

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Lenses/camera recs for documenting art

I have an art project that I need to document and could really use some help picking a lens and possibly a camera for it. I did the documentation process a long time ago when I was applying to art ...

Reka

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asked Aug 12, 2021 at 2:27

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DSLR lifespan vs shutter count when shutter is replaced

I know the lifespan of DSLR largely depends on the shutter count. But I want to know how does the lifespan of DSLR is affected when the shutter is replaced. If we install fresh new shutter in a used ...

Rajendra V

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asked Jul 26, 2021 at 21:05

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Telephoto Lens Advice for Canon

I use a Canon 600D and currently have three lenses: EFS 18-55mm A very old 50mm Pentax I use with adapter A very old (1970s?) Auto Super-Paragon 200mm f/3.3 I use with an adapter I want to get more ...

Dom

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asked Jun 4, 2021 at 9:39

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3 answers

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Why are most smartphone cameras poor at capturing photos during the nighttime compared to DSLR cameras?

Phone cameras have come a long way since the 2000s in terms of megapixels however one glaringly obvious way in which they fail is their ability to capture photos in low-light conditions. I have a ...

Eric Hernandez

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asked May 11, 2021 at 15:15

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Is it possible to resize a large picture by file size and not resolution?

I'm going to get a passport photo taken at a studio with a high-end DSLR camera for LinkedIn. The photographer said that it would be in .TIFF and at the least (15+mb). I would like the original but ...

Eric Hernandez

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asked Apr 22, 2021 at 10:07

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What is a great older/used DSLR suitable for use as a webcam (on a Mac)? [closed]

I am interested in getting a used DSLR to use as a webcam for my Mac (recently watched this YouTube video and like the idea!) I am not going to buy a new/expensive camera just for this, so I thought I ...

Drewdavid

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asked Mar 19, 2021 at 23:44

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2 answers

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DSLR Camera with no wireless connectivity (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS)?

I would like to buy a new DSLR camera but I'm concerned about security. I was wondering if there's a camera on the market that doesn't have built-in wireless connectivity to it or has an option to ...

Trafel

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asked Feb 19, 2021 at 21:35

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Live view on my Nikon D7000 is too dark

So I own a Nikon D7000 and when I use live view (to manual focus for example), its kind of hard to see through live view during the day, and especially on the sun because LCD is not bright enough. ...

Gavrilo Adamovic

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asked Jan 3, 2021 at 10:11

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Why is my Nikon dSLR taking so long (7 seconds) to autofocus?

I think my D5000 (or lens?) AF is malfunctioning, but I'm not sure. I'm using the stock lens (Nikon DX, AF-S NIKKOR 18-55mm) It takes seconds (like 7 seconds) for it to find focus and seems to keep ...

Tom Myddeltyn

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asked Dec 28, 2020 at 23:38

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1 answer

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Is a Canon 18-200mm lens a good idea?

Currently I have a T7, and I don't like the non-versatility of the kit 18-55mm lens, i.e. I need more focal range. Is a Canon 18-200mm lens a good option for a replacement? I've seen a lot of reviews, ...

Arthur Mills

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asked Nov 22, 2020 at 3:24

8 votes

2 answers

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DSLR in sand and salt water

Doing a stop-motion by the sea, the Nikon D5200 camera and tripod got overrun by a wave and submerged in salt water, and then on sand. From reading this forum thread, this one, and watching this video,...

emonigma

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asked Nov 16, 2020 at 17:08

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Canon 80D DC Coupler to automatically turn DSLR back on after power outage

I am setting up a very long term time lapse and a big concern is that if the power goes out I need my DSLR to automatically turn back on. This is because I will have limited access to the camera when ...

Nikolaj Cklamovski

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asked Nov 6, 2020 at 8:11

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2 answers

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Does a DSLR lens have a shutter speed?

I was analysing the combination of a Nikon D5600 and AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20MM F/4.5-5.6G VR, mainly for Northern lights photo purpose. The Nikkor lens which I am analysing is not a fast lens so I will ...

Lokesh

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asked Oct 25, 2020 at 15:52

4 votes

2 answers

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Is it safe to video record the sun with a DSLR with a solar filter? [closed]

I've read so far that taking photos of the sun with a DSLR is ok with a sun filter. I'm wondering, is it safe to take videos of the sun with a solar filter on a DSLR?

foamroll

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asked Oct 16, 2020 at 21:26

23 votes

12 answers

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Can smartphones, like iPhone 12 Pro, replace entry-level DSLR cameras?

I am new to this photography. I was planning on buying an entry-level DSLR like Canon Rebel SL3 with a few lenses (18-55 mm, 70-300 mm, and 50 mm prime lens), but after the iPhone 12 pro release I ...

Manoj

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asked Oct 15, 2020 at 6:37

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Adapter to use DSLR lens on Mirrorless cameras [duplicate]

I am planning to use adapter for dslr prime/zoom lenses from Nikon/Canon with Sony Mirrorless A7iii camera. Will this impact the quality photos taken? Will it be advisable to go for Sony E mount prime/...

Lokesh

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asked Oct 7, 2020 at 10:44

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1 answer

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Why is my DSLR taking white pictures?

I have a 14-years old Nikon D50 (approx. 13,000 shots) and it started to taking white pictures only, sometimes I can see something (example below). After some time the pictures were OK. So I took it ...

user3624251

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asked Sep 24, 2020 at 11:51

2 votes

0 answers

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Can't factory reset my Pentax K-70 DSLR

So I'm pretty sure I've jacked up my camera for good and I don't know what I did wrong so I want to factory reset it, but when I go to the "Reset" option, it is grayed out. When I go to the &...

Ikari

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asked Aug 19, 2020 at 19:02

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