Digital Camera Problem

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Mon 6 Sep 2010 09:12
Digital Camera Problem - Dude - {P}

I have a Nikon D50 digital SLR which has been left unused for approx 6 months, and there now appears that there is a problem with the shutter release button not being activated when pressed.

This would appear to be the result of bad/dirty contacts on the shutter release and I was wondering if there is a cleaning agent I could spray on the button to overcome this problem.

Any help or advice would be much appreciated.

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Tue 7 Sep 2010 10:17
Digital Camera Problem - OG

You could try Servisol Switch Cleaner or Maplin do their own brand. The Servisol is available from a lot of places online or you could try your local music shop.

However a lot depends on the design of the switch, the contacts could be covered with a soft rubber/plastic membrane which will prevent the spray from getting where it's needed. You may have to send it away to a specialist repairer.

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Thu 9 Sep 2010 11:17
Digital Camera Problem - bintang

The standard camera service and repair price(i.e. the one charged, regardless of the problem) seems to be half the camera's cost. Having been bitten once, I gave the camera to Oxfam (with a note of warning) and bought a new one.

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