Questions tagged [troubleshooting]
Questions about a specific problem or issue, often dealing with a lens, camera body, image sensor, lighting equipment, or software specific to photography.
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Black dots appear in photos
First off, I understand that there is another thread with a similar question but mine is slightly different. I have a Nikon D80 and all of a sudden these black dots appeared on my photos. Quick google ...
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Why isn't the shutter button delay in self timer mode on my Nikon D300S?
I have a Nikon D300S. I have tried using the self-timer; I have it set. However, I push the shutter release button halfway and it takes the picture instead of starting the timer.
Any suggestions?
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Why do these reflections appear in some photos and how can I stop it from happening? [duplicate]
Why do these reflections appear in some photos and how can I stop it from happening? This is not the first time this has happened. Wondering if a hood would fix the problem
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My viewfinder won't autofocus but live view focuses well
I have a Canon EOS Rebel T5 camera and I've been running into an issue lately that I do not know how to solve.
The autofocus while using viewfinder does not work at all; I could not even take a photo....
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Nikon D90 light meter broken or not being exposed?
I have a Nikon D90 that had an unfortunate fall. Since then, if I have it in any mode except manual it throws up an Err.
If I use it in manual and follow its exposure guide in the view finder it ...
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What will cause a washed out spot in the centre of an image?
What will cause a washed out spot in the centre of an image?
I thought it was light leaking in through the viewfinder, but these were taken with it completely covered.
It only happens sometimes, and ...
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Olympus Pen EES-2: Can the ASA move?
I have recently acquired an Olympus Pen EES-2 from my grandmother. I am new to photography in general and would like to ask about the camera itself.
Attached here is the sample photo of the EES-2 ...
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How can I fix what seems to be a stuck Ricoh FF-3AF shutter release?
At least, that's what it seems to be. Whenever you want to advance the film on this model, you have to load the film, close the door and press the shutter release button once. After that, it should ...
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Canon G12 LCD screen does not completely fill out with an image
I have a Canon G12 which takes great pictures. I went to take a picture the other day and the LCD screen did not completely fill out with an image. If I look through the view finder I see more than on ...
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Why do I have many duplicate files after importing a backup into Apple Aperture, and how can I fix it?
My old MacBook Pro died and I had to buy a new one, a 2016 model. Now I know that Apple has end-of-lifed Aperture, but I'm still using Aperture 3. But when I imported the Aperture Library from the ...
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Is it normal for Sigma lenses to stop working after a Nikon camera firmware update?
I've updated firmware for my Nikon D5300 earlier... Is it normal that the autofocus on my Sigma lenses stops working after updating new firmware?
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Sony ICLA68 Preview Degrades in Quality after a second
I have had my Sony ICLA-68 for about a year now. I have always had problems with the images not coming out clear. I notice this when I am taking any kind of photo wither it be landscape, people, or ...
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What should I do when autofocus doesn't work on a Nikon D5100 and 18–55mm kit lens?
My brother bought a D5100 body only a few days ago and I've given him my 18–55 kit lens (I have a D3300). Today his focus stopped working (he might have fiddled with the settings a bit, I'm not sure). ...
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Best camera for beginner and knower? [duplicate]
I'm a beginner photographer. I'm 13. I'm not thinking photography for a job, but for a VERY nice hody. My father also loves photography, he is an expert but he don't have time in the last years to ...
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Why does my Canon Powershot SX400 screen stay white after I turn it on?
After I turn on my Canon Powershot SX400 camera, the screen stays white and nothing I do changes that. What could be the problem and solution?
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Why is my Mamiya-Sekor E f/1.7 lens stuck at f/16 both on and off the camera?
I recently bought a Mamiya ZE Quartz with a Mamiya-Sekor E f/1.7 50mm lens that I recently found at an antique store. It's either been abused or been used a lot, but it's seen better days.
For some ...
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How do I fix my Nikon D5100's power issue?
I used a Nikon D5100 with under 2000 shutter actuations. The rear amber light stays on and says to set the date and time but they won't set. The OK button is non-functional. The camera takes a picture ...
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Is it banding problem with the camera or with the SD card?
Hello, I just came back from a day of shooting with my Canon and several images are banded like this. Some have horizontal banding. I was shooting fast. Is it a write to disk problem, did the SSD card ...
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Canon EOS Rebel t3i has developed weird settings seemingly over night?
I've had this T3i for possibly 2 years now and it's worked fine fo this whole time, I took it out to film for the day, and the next day it was acting a little different.
Some of the main things I ...
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Canon 60D not recognized by my laptop Windows 10 64bit
I've been searching for several days now, and while this is a very common problem in Google Land, none of the fixes presented are not working. So far, I have:
Installed EOS Utilities
Updated to ...
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Why doesn't the RC-1 EOS remote work for my Canon Rebel XT?
I changed the batteries and I replaced the remote. However, when I put it on time delay and press the button nothing happens. Is this a remote issue or a camera issue?
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Why won't my 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G auto-focus on my Nikon D3200?
I got an used D3200 and I've been using it a prime 50mm 1.8D with no issue whatsoever. Yesterday I got my 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G which I also bought 2nd handed on ebay and I simply cant focus anything. I'...
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Can I show two sides of a card in one photo?
A form I was looking at asked for customers to submit ONE photo of BOTH sides of their ID card. I spoke with the developers of the form and they are changing it.
But then it made me wonder is it ...
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How do I diagnose the source of blurry photos?
Probably a novice question, but how do I correctly diagnose from a photo for what reason that camera wasn't able to focus properly? Or tell if the image was blurry for some reason other than incorrect ...
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Are the artifacts I am seeing with my Samyang 24mm f/1.4 typical?
Before having repaired this lens, below is the test image, with contrast adjusted and shot in f/1.4.
The bigger and brighter stars are not round, with some decentering issue. As it should not be like ...
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My DSLR takes photographs with black strip on top
My DSLR is having an issue. What's the cause of this black thing on taking pictures? What solution probably can I do? Please help. Thanks.
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How can I do Indoor flash photography with iso 100?
I've got a Canon 60D with a 30-70mm kit lens and a 50mm 1.8 along with a Yongnuo 568EX. I'm trying to improve on my event photography by creating a better balance between ambient and flash light.
I'd ...
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Corrupted picture while moving Lightroom folder to network drive
I moved ~5000 pictures from my laptop to a NAS. I did this by dragging-and-dropping the relevant folder in the Lightroom Library.
My problem is that at some point the network failed, and Lightroom ...
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Why are my highlights purple?
I was shooting a subject that featured a lot of sunlight shining across a surface. In some of the photos, the sunlight appears to have a purple tinge to it. In others, the colours are more natural.
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Why did the highlights come out pink in this shot, and how can I avoid this?
Here is an unexciting test shot of some ducks in a river, taken in bright sunlight:
In the foreground, the highlights have a distinctly pink cast. I am certain they weren't pinkish in reality, since ...
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black edge on photo
I have been using a Nikon D300s and using View NX2 to edit my photos. Since the last upload, when I try to edit a photo the lower part on a horizontal photo or the right side on a vertical photo ...
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Why won't my JJC JF-G2 receiver sync with the transmitter?
I have the JJC JF-G2 Flash 3in1 kit. My receivers are both on, same channels, but one does not sync with the transmitter. I've turned everything off, replaced batteries, changed channels, turned ...
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Why are the the Wifi options for my Canon EOS not showing? [closed]
In the menu/settings, Wi-Fi/NFC → Disable and Wi-Fi Function are greyed out, not white like the others, and I can't select them. What do I do?
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Camera will not take picture has this on screen (For)
I have a Nikon D7100. I have changed lens and removed battery done everything I know to do. Only odd thing I can find is screen has (For) blinking.
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Why doesn't my Nikon D5200 pop-up flash fire in manual mode?
I bought myself a new DSLR few days back I tried taking pics in manual mode at night, and the built-in flash won't fire, even if I press the button to make it pop up. What might be wrong, and what can ...
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Is it expected for the Nikon D3200 shutter to not release after taking a dozen flash pictures in a row?
I have a Nikon D3200.
With the camera on Auto Focus, the lens on Auto, and Flash on, I can take several pictures in a row with no problem. But after say a dozen or so pictures right after the other ...
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Canon error message: "Card cannot be accessed. Reinsert/Change the card or format card with camera"
I have a new Canon Rebel T6 and just charged and loaded the battery and then loaded a Lexar 32 GB card. I am getting the following error message:
Card cannot be accessed. Reinsert/change the card ...
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What is this green dot near the light in this photo and what's causing it? [duplicate]
Here is the photo:
Is there a name for this effect and is there any way to prevent this from happening? This photo was taken on a Nikon D60 with a Nikkor 50mm 1.8G lens.
The setting were f/1.8 1/40 ...
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what is the problem with this photo and how can i fix it? [closed]
We had a wrong camera setting on alot of pics. Is there any software to clean this up and make it clearer?
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Would a lens error cause a camera to NOT power on at all?
I have a Sony DSC-HX30V and there was sand in the lens gears. I disassembled the camera, cleaned the lens and put it together. It didn't turn on. I have tried tons of things and not sure what ...
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Canon EOS 400D - Shutter Release Lock Override
I recently acquired my first DSLR camera, an old Canon EOS 400D.
Not the most intuitive device, but for the most part it seems like a fine camera for an amateur.
The problem I have is one of missed ...
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What to do when my camera says "Card cannot be accessed" occasionally — even with different SD cards?
Recently I've been getting the "Card cannot be accessed" error on my 2 months old Canon 1300D (Rebel T6).
The thing is, it only happens after I already snap a few photos, or after using the camera ...
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Why does My Canon Rebel T3i/600D take multiple shots after beeping for two seconds every time I press the shutter button?
For some reason every time I press the shutter button to take a picture on my Cannon Rebel Ti3 600d it beeps for a few second and takes many pictures. I though this was the auto exposure bracket ...
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Why are my Nikon J1 pictures taken with the 30-110 zoom lens black?
Ok, so I'm new to this and we've had this camera for a while. If I use the 10-30 lens, everything is great. Pics and video work fine. If I put on the 30-110 zoom lens, I can barely see anything and ...
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Camera making strange sound when increasing shutter speed in live view
I recently got a Tamron 90mm macro lens (non vc) but when I use live view with it and decrease the shutter speed I notice a strange noise that sounds like it's coming from the camera. It doesn't ...
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I shot using S3 and it's pixelated
I generally shoot L + Raw but this time, I was doing a shoot for a new company and for some reason thought that I could use the "S3" JPEG setting (720x480). They are using them for online. They have ...
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What happened? Sold my Canon EOS 5D Mark II and buyer says images are not in focus
I sold my working, good condition 5D Mark II to another photographer in a facebook group. Paid by paypal, and mailed via UPS with insurance and tracking. The camera was in a good working condition ...
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Why can't I install the software for my G9X on my Windows 8.1 machine?
Just received my lovely silver G9x and it's a thrill to behold.
I have configured it to wirelessly send photos to both my phone and to Google Drive. That works like a purring charm.
But I have ...
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K-50 controls keep freezing up
I have a Pentax K-50 that seems to be exhibiting a problem, but I'm not sure if it's just something I'm doing wrong.
While using the camera, I sometimes find that it won't let me change the aperture ...
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Why is my Canon 600D not turning on?
My Canon 600D was working fine till the last two months when issues started rising. When I switch it on, I don't see the red blinking light and it's not turning on. The last time, I removed the ...
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