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Posted on Mar 03, 2009

Nikon D50 While shooting pictures the shutter button stopped work

While shooting pictures the shutter button all of a sudden stopped working, I can press it but it does not take the picture. I am not sure if I may have touched or pushed something to changing a setting or what. I am obviously a novice. I have had the camera about 5 years and use it when the point and shoot is not quite enough, mostly when shooting my grandchildren and architecture when traveling.      Currently we are in the BVI or the winter and I do not have my book with me to help trouble shoot. Any assistance will be appreciated.     Thanks, Sheila Whiting

  • Anonymous May 18, 2009

    I have the same problem. Would work in manuel but not auto focus. Had to send it back to Canon to be serviced and cleaned. After 5 years of no problems who am I to to complain. Going to cost about $200 and 4 to 6 weeks of down time.

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TURN ON CAMERA. SEE IF THERE IS A MESSAGE. NOW, TURN OFF CAMERA. TAKE OFF LENS. REPLACE LENS- MAKE SURE YOU HEAR A "CLICK" TURN ON CAMERA AND TRY AGAIN. OK?

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