20 Most Recent Nikon COOLPIX P100 Digital Camera - Page 6 Questions & Answers

Did it ever get really cold? The screens are REALLY delicate and extreme temps can do that to them. You might have to send it in fro repair. Check w/Wolf camera for more info...

Hi,

This does not sound good for a brand new camera.

Looks like there could be some issue with the zoom function which got stuck.

I would suggest that you seek a replacement to avoid any potential problems later on.

Hello,please start using flash,push the flash icon in multiselector and choose in menu flash mode (highlighted); then OK.
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Here you go:

Click on the Gray/black box for the printable version. You have to create a login and then enter your camera's serial number to access the printable manual.



http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/16765

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Same thing happens to me. WHAT'S WRONG?!?

Hi, sure your camera is in warranty try contact Nikon service for replace the part damaged or defective.
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follow following steps. I followed all these and its working now :)
1. Ensure batteries are fully charged & clean the battery connector point in side the battery compartment.
2. Look carefully between the lens and the camera body for any sand, dirt or any damaged etc.
3. Try turning the camera with the lens facing down and shake to dislodge anything stuck
4. Try removing batteries and memory card, wait 5 minutes and refit the battery only.
5. Now turn on camera( with out card ) and see ,if working then fix the memory card & again turn on the camera. If working then fine . Otherwise format the memory card and fix back in camera again & try. Make sure before format the memory card take a back up all photos in your computer then format. If no luck then reset or restore the camera setting by pressing Menu key for 2 sec .. in not done the press both Menu & self time key for 2 - 4 sec.
i hope it will gives you success.
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http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/noprint/P100_ENnoprint.pdf

Here is the manual for your Nikon P100. Page 93,135 and 163 have information about the Auto-Focus feature. Optional accessories are on page 179. I’m happy to help further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/jeremy_69f3cc28d95bf514

Hi, your Coolpix have the xenon tube exausthed if ready led light but dont fire. Best regards

Hi, possible causes:
Completely exausted battery.
Charger or Usb cable bad.
Fuse open in charge circuit or several damage.

Greethings.

Hi , when you insert other memory card the error is still remains? If your answer is yes ,the camera needs to inicialize try to do this in camera menu without a card. Err remains after initialize contact Nikon service.
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Hi. Your camera seems to have a problem with the memory card. Try to reformat it first and see if it works any better. If not, I would recommend to purchase a new memory to replace the current one. Cheers!

Sounds like a failing memory card. Anytime you are prompted to format and select "Yes" you are erasing you data. You should first try the card in a card reader. You could possibly use data recovery software like Recuva. Get a new card and see if the problems still occur. Also be sure you card is fast enough for video - check your camera specifications.

Check the battery, maybe empty or placed improperly.

Hope this help and rate please.

Hi there please follow the steps and let me know the result.
1. Ensure batteries are fully charged & clean the battery connector point in side the battery compartment.
2. Look carefully between the lens and the camera body for any sand, dirt or any damaged etc.
3. Try turning the camera with the lens facing down and shake to dislodge anything stuck
4. Try removing batteries and memory card, wait 5 minutes and refit the battery only.
5. Now turn on camera( with out card ) and see ,if working then fix the memory card & again turn on the camera. If working then fine . Otherwise format the memory card and fix back in camera again & try. Make sure before format the memory card take a back up all photos in your computer then format. If no luck then reset or restore the camera setting by pressing Menu key for 2 sec .. in not done the press both Menu & self time key for 2 - 4 sec.
i hope it will gives you success.

This camera is a bridge between the Point & Shoot (P&S) types and a "full blown" dSLR camera. It is very complex when compared the P&S type.

There are many areas of the manual the discuss the focus procedure, but you might want to simply perform a "RESET ALL" on the camera. This will return all the settings to their DEFAULT factory settings, thereby clearing any custom setting that could be responsible for the problem you are having. The instructions on how to do this and the settings defaults are shown on pages 171 through 173 of the manual. You will probably want to review them quickly before initiating the process.

After the reset, try taking some pictures to verify the focus works again. Next, feel free to change any setting from the default to one of your liking. Be sure to take a picture after EACH setting change to make sure you don't find yourself in the same situation again.

I hope this helps. Please rate my reply - thanks!

The problem usually happens because dirt or sand get into the lens mechanism. But it seems that more and more people are showing, who took great care of their camera, and still started having trouble.


Here is how to fix it.
Before trying any of the suggestions, make sure your Camera has fresh batteries in it.

1) Remove the batteries from the camera, wait for a couple of minutes, then put them back in and turn the camera on.

2) Try compressed air. With a fine tip blow off gun and dry compressed air (20 lbs) set the tip between the lens turret and the camera body and turn on the air while moving the tip around the lens. It should remove all dust and sand. Turn the camera on and it should function fine.

3) Another method is to tap the padded USB cover part on a hard surface, for example, a desk. It sounds so simple, but very often in works.

4) Try forcing the camera lens:

Turn off the camera. Place it on the back with the lens facing up and take a look at the spacing between the lens and the lens housing. If you notice that the gap is not even all the way around the lens, the problem should be easy to fix. This type of a problem usually occurs if the camera was dropped while the lens was extended.

Simply - VERY GENTLY - press down the lens on the side where the gap is the biggest. You should hear a "click" as it pops back into place. Try powering the camera back on.

If the lens doesn't extend at all or it extends, and then retracts again, do the following. Turn the camera off. Take the camera in one hand and with the other gently take one part of the lens and gently move it round in a circular movement. Do so with both sections of the lens. You will hear a "click" as it pops back in place. Power the camera on.

Another version of this fix would be to pull and twist on the largest ring of the lens while turning the camera on. Listen for a "click". If at first the focus seems to be off, turn the camera on and off and take lots of pictures, close ups and distance. Focus should slowly start improving.

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Does your PC run 64bit Windows? If so, you won't be able to upload. In short, you need Windows 32 bit version.

All I can say is do a photography course where you learn to be the Master of your Camera!