Nikon LCD display isnt working

The Nikon D40 is not equipped with the Live View feature which allows the user to use the camera's LCD to preview the shot. You can only use the viewfinder eye piece.

The only cure to to replace the LCD unit. Nikon repair specialists can still usually obtain them and the repair is straightforward but not a DIY job as special tools are needed to get to the unit.

more info on the type of film. Some mail order 35 mm film is actually 35mm Movie film and therefore is not really intended for 35mm still cameras. I have seen this problem with these types of film.

On Nikon cameras the ON/OFF button is more of a safety-catch for the shutter that a power button. Does it correctly disable the shutter button when turned to OFF?

NatD, The D50 and indeed most SLR digital cameras [ I have a D40 ] does not allow you to take pictures using the LCD display ... this is by design, you are meant to use the viewfinder and the image you see through it is straight through the lens via a mirror block [ called a reflex pentamirror or prism ]. When the mirror is down such that you can see the image in the viewfinder it is obscuring the sensor [ the bit that takes the picture ] and when you take a shot the mirror lifts and the picture is recorded. Its this reason that DSLR's dont use the LCD to shoot, however there are a few now available that do let you do this, such as olympus, new panasonic one and higher end Nikon and Canon cameras. Hope this explains it without getting too detailed!

Sounds like the external flash is being triggered by the pre-flash.

On the D40 set the flash mode to manual. On the F65 set the flash mode to Standard TTL.

kumar1177,
It won't affect you pictures and it is more an aestheric thing so if you can live with it do so. If you want it repaced a reputable camera shop or Nikon can replace the cracked viewfinder, get an estimate first since that work will most likely have to be done by the shop or Nikon.
randy320sgi

Why cannot you return this one/ It is a fundimental fault seemingly. Doea it take pictures? Is the battery a good one- you say fully charged how do you know? Try another battery. first.