Photo Problems with D70s - CCD Problem?

[cumi]

Hi there,

has someone experienced such a problem with Nikon D70s (or other models)? The camera started today suddenly to make photos like this:



The brighter parts are badly screwed, the photos are can not be used. The camera is about 6 years old and worked perfectly until now. I didn't do anything unusual with it (cleanig or such).

Any tipps and ideas are warmly welcome.

 

[KmH]

Yes, others have posted photos that look like that, and from a variety of camera makes and models.

Image sensors don't last forever. Electronic things tend to malfunction all at once rather than deteriorate over a period of time like many mechanical processes.

You can try a 2 button reset, and/or reload the firmware. Otherwise, consult with a repair facility.

 

[Rhoads238]

I would say send it to be repaired. Either that or look at as an excuse to upgrade.

 

[cumi]

You can try a 2 button reset...

How should I do it? I don't know about this...

 

[Derrel]

You can try a 2 button reset...

How should I do it? I don't know about this...

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My Panasonic Lumix went out the same way!!! It got excessive moisture inside of it, and the images looked almost exactly like yours!!! I then took the camera and placed it in a coffee can filled with fresh, good dessicant bags for about 10 days...brought it back to life!!!

Best of luck to you!

 

[cumi]

I talked to Nikon Service in Vienna. The problem is definetly with the sensor. They will replace the sensor with a used one for about 130€.

 

[KmH]

You can try a 2 button reset...

How should I do it? I don't know about this...

It is in your D70s User's manual. If you don't have the manual, you can download it - Nikon Product Manuals available for download

 

[Mully]

I have a D70 and this problem occurred for me after 2months.... Nikon replaced the sensor and never had another problem ... This is now a backup, especially shooting strobe at higher shutter speeds. Good luck ....you can find good used ones on ebay that might be cheaper than a repair.

 

[cumi]

You can try a 2 button reset...

How should I do it? I don't know about this...

It is in your D70s User's manual. If you don't have the manual, you can download it - Nikon Product Manuals available for download

I tried both the 2-button and also the 1-button reset, but unfortunatly didn't helped...

 

[KevRev123]

That is the CCD sensor going out. To be honest I'm surprised your D70 lasted this long.

I don't know if you really plan to have it repaired as it can be buy used for about as much or you could really throw money towards upgrading.