Camera won't focus properly/image is fuzzy
Auto-focus is misbehaving, or not working at all.
Auto-focus is on, but photos are still out-of-focus
Try manual focus. Press the "info" button by the shutter button to display shooting information, the "i" button to the bottom-left of the screen, select the current focus mode (should be AF-A/S/C), then choose "MF" for manual focus mode.
Auto focus is not on
Make sure that an auto-focus mode is set. Press the "info" button by the shutter button. Near the middle of the menu, you should see "AF-A," AF-S," or AF-C." If "MF" is displayed, you are in manual focus mode. Select it and choose one of the Auto-Focus modes.
“Err” error message shows up
"ERR" is displayed in the viewfinder.
Shutter release button
If indicator monitor reads "Error. Press shutter release button again," the shutter release button may be jammed. Check the shutter release button for any foreign objects or sticky substances that may be causing the problem, clean/remove as necessary, and try again.
Start-up error
If indicator monitor reads "Start-up error," remove all accessories from the camera. Remove battery and memory card for at least fifteen minutes. Re-insert memory card and replace battery with a fully-charged EN-EL9a battery.
Auto-exposure error
If indicator monitor reads "Autoexposure error," remove all accessories from the camera. Replace battery with a fully-charged EN-EL9a battery.
Blinking battery icon
The battery icon in the viewfinder is blinking.
Battery cannot be used
If indicator monitor reads "This battery cannot be used," turn off camera and replace battery with the Nikon-approved EN-EL9a battery.
Shutter release disabled
If indicator monitor reads "Shutter-release disabled," turn off camera and recharge or replace battery.
Initialization error
If indicator monitor reads "Initialization error," turn off camera, remove and replace battery.
Flash will not go off
Flash pops up but will not fire, or does not activate at all.
Sticky sensor pin
There is a small pop-up pin under the flash assembly that detects whether or not the flash is raised. Manually raise the flash and check for the pin. If it is stuck, use a cotton swab and a little alcohol to clean it. Also check this article on JustAnswer.com for more information on this issue.
Using flash in P/S/A/M/food mode
The flash must be raised manually before shooting. Press the flash button on the front of the camera, under and to the right of the flash.
Cannot take pictures after using flash
The camera may temporarily disable the shutter button after the flash has been used multiple times quickly. This is a built-in feature that protects the flash bulb. Wait a minute, and then try again.
ISO settings
Incorrect ISO settings
Using the wrong ISO settings can cause issues when taking pictures. Depending on the amount of light in your photography event, a high ISO should be used in low light. In any other event, a low ISO, or auto ISO is preferable.
Noise
The ISO determines the light sensitivity of the camera. There are two options: lower the ISO, and the Noise Reduction function. If the ISO is high, lower it to reduce the noise. Use the control buttons on the camera to lower it. For the Noise Reduction function, go to the Shooting Menu, scroll down to High ISO NR, and turn it on.
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Battery cannot be used
If indicator monitor reads "This battery cannot be used," turn off camera and replace battery with the Nikon-approved EN-EL9a battery.
I have a two EN-EL9a batteries but one of them still reads "This battery cannot be used,"
What should I do?
Anam Majid - Responder
Trotz geladenem Akku löst die Kamera nicht aus, der Bildschirm bleibt schwarz. Die Kontakte von Akku und Kamera sind nicht korrodiert, sondern blank wie am ersten Tag.
Daniel Weller - Responder
My shutter release error…. it says to clean or remove shutter release button to clean it. How do I do this?
Sara Carmichael - Responder
When i press the shutter release button. Halfway is okay and sets the focus but when pressed all the way nothing happens and it will not fire/take a photo. Sometimes it works but more often than not it will not release to take a photo. I have tried a reset but still the same?
Graham Hulland - Responder
Yes, I am having the same problem, but I have found by using live view or changing it to manual focus it will. I have also experienced the same problem with the D90.
Darcie Tolan -
I had a weird issue where low shutter speed caused my cameras image to be split into 4 squares instead of one picture. Is this a hardware issue? Or am i just using a weird combination of settings
Grant Whiteman - Responder
My camera worked last evening and today it won’t turn on. What can I do to get camera to work?
Marilyn Lamont - Responder
I have a Nikon D5000 that will not power on. Have tried pushback reset button. What else should I look for? Camera was turned off and on multiple times before this happened..
thanks for any assistance
Adam - Responder
How can I fix on and off button on a nikon d5000 bought it used and when turned off it still stays on is this an easy fix if sent in how much would it cost ? thanks if a tutorial could be sent to fix it would be very greatful thanks or any info
courtney mader - Responder
My nikon d5000 I bought new used it a lot it says after a certain amount of shutter usage it needs maintenance is this something I can do or is it best to send it into the company and do you know how much that cost? I have two of these just bought one used for a gift for my daughter so made a comment about that one as well thought it better to do two comments because two different issues thanks for your time
courtney mader - Responder
When i put the battery and try to turn on the camera it keeps on popping up a small green light on it and does not come on
kumlaurent - Responder
My camera even after making sure battery works n my SD card was offloaded onto my computer will not take pix. Acts like it does but.nothing is there when you look for pix. Anyone have this issue or had it fixed?
panzykat1 - Responder