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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 09:23 PM


DONT use WD-40. It leaves a residue. That can attract crud that could continue to give the shutter release problems.

If anything, use an electrical contact cleaner. Be sure and have the batteries out and only use it around the shutter release. Use it in sparing amounts.

I'm betting it's a microprocessor problem, which would mean it is likely not fixable. Or a very expensive fix.

Did you try that gear fix that Russ found?

[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Hook]

[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Hook]




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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 09:34 PM


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Originally posted by AmoPescar
Hi Roger...

Have you tried some WD-40 on it?

As we all know...the stuff works on just about anything!

Have used it on many electrical items and it doesn't seem to impede or interfere with electrical circuitry in any way.

Maybe you can drip some around the shutter button or in the above mentioned gear and/or anywhere else you think it might help.



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Dude, I would be careful about suggesting WD-40 (or anything) on delicate electronics with sensitive micro-processors without real knowledge. Not sure the "why not try this" approach is best in this case. Maybe wait until you've sobered up before shooting your mouth off?

[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Roberto]
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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 09:38 PM


Hook, I did try that, but need a smaller screwdriver for the last 2 of 8 screws. A tool like an eyeglass screwdiver mini-size.
Will run into Mulege tomorrow and buy one at the K-Mart downtown.

I do have electric contact improvement spray and used it sparingly, plus used a cotton swab with WD-40 to clean and lube teeny-tiny places....hell, I'd try my Cummins Rotella T 15-40 if I thought it would help!

I will have this camera fixed .... manana. :rolleyes:

One good thing, Ginny, my buddy Randy's wife, is a senior person with Nikon. I get discounts!






[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Pompano]




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[*] posted on 11-24-2011 at 10:50 PM


Roberto

Dude...just who the hell do you think you are? You don't even know me, so you might want to know what you're talking about before you go shooting your big mouth off on here and insulting me!!! I hadn't been drinking, nor do I ever drink enough to lose my sensibilities! So F off!


And Mr. High and Mighty...I have used WD-40 before in very light amounts on small electrical and delicate items to free up things which werer sticking, etc. Works just great in slight amounts! Guess I should have specified 'light'.

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Dude, I would be careful about suggesting WD-40 (or anything) on delicate electronics with sensitive micro-processors without real knowledge. Not sure the "why not try this" approach is best in this case. Maybe wait until you've sobered up before shooting your mouth off?

[Edited on 11-25-2011 by Roberto]



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