Nikon d70 camera repair manual

To disconnect this cable, carefully slide the black part of the connector downwards, towards the cable. The best way to do this is by using the tweezers on the side parts of the connector.

Step 2: Bottom panel removal The bottom panel is held in place by 8 screws. Now lift off the bottom panel. The CF subpanel is connected to the rest of the camera through one ribbon cable. Unlike the back panel, this connector has a black flap to hold the ribbon in place.

Gently flip the black part up to release the cable, and then pull it out of the connector. Pull out the CF subpanel, it should come off very easily. Note that there is a small copper sheet below the bracket that held it in place, do not lose or damage this part. Step 4: Fixing the pins Now that you have direct access to the reverse side of the CF receptable, use the tip of very fine tweezers — or a very small screwdriver — to push the pins back into arrangement.

Here is the bottom part after realigning:. Step 5: Testing and reassembly once you are confident that the CF receptable works try it with a CF card , put it back in place.

Reconnect the CF subpanel. Reconnect the back panel. This can take a while. Now the camera is sufficiently connected for testing. Put the back panel back in place, and insert a CF card and a battery. Test all the buttons on the back panel. Finally, replace the bottom panel. He said to disconnect the bottom end of the back panel ribbon cable rather than the back end. To do this, wait until you have the bottom panel removed before removing the back panel.

As Patric said, the ribbon cable socket of the bottom end uses a very different locking principle. Instead of sliding, the black clamp pivots 90 degrees open like a piano hinge. Lift the edge of the black clamp cable side with a sharp screwdriver, but DO NOT touch the ribbon cable itself, or the contacts will get gouged!

When the clamp is rotated 90 degrees, the cable pulls out free. This is much easier and safer than disconnecting the cable at the back panel, but the cable and socket clamps are very delicate. Thank you Stephan and others for taking the time to share things learned.

Thank you for the excellent instructions. Just reassembled my D70s and the CHA-problem seems to be gone. Be aware that the pins are of different length by specification!

That is the upper left and bottom right pin are shorter, the bottom left, upper right and two pins in the middle are longer than the rest of the pins. I cleaned the ribbon cable contacts with a clean q-tip. Maybe that helped. You can run Linux off a bootable CD to do that. After that I formatted the cards in the camera. Just shot 4GB worth of images without any troubles. Thanks for the detailed instructions and photos. They made the job very easy. Unfortunately, after taking it all apart, cleaning, checking and re-assembling, there is no improvement.

I guess I will have to break down and buy a new reader module but at least I know that installing it is a snap. Thanks again. Thanks for great instructions. Followed them easily. Of course reconnecting the back panel is a little tricky. Could you please tell me how you ordered the card reader part from Nikon USA? I could not find a way to order online. Did you call customer service? Very happy. Replaced the CF reader no problem other than that awkward ribbon connector on the back panel which took a while.

Many thanks for the detailed instructions. But even having it repaired by a camera technician, it wouldn't be that expensive.

Has it been 8 […]. According to the experience of the ones who made the repair : Did the CHA-problem definitly go after you made the repair or did it come back latter? Great instructions — 2 pins were bent on mine too and I was only able to see it once the CL reader module was out. Unfortunately repositioning the pins is almost an impossible affair due to the lack of access space. In case anyone is still looking at this, talked with Nikon today, the part number is actually 1C number transposed above.

On backorder until end of April. I will look around to find. Thanks for the info though, my camera has been CHA for 9 months and I finally going with this solution. This a great source of information and confirms this as a common problem.

For those not brave enough to attempt the repair then consider my comments below. I would suggest for those who will try to do this themselves they should probably buy a replacement card reader and flex as this is the most likely cause of the issue and so once open replace the card reader is the best advice.

My reasearch suggests its an issue with the gold plating on the camera SD card reader pins where the coating wears off and the pins oxides cause the poor contacts and hence the CHA issue.

I got several quotes, beware of shops claiming to do them as they will often just send them off themselves and add a cut on top. I wont advertise who I used to make the repair but feel free to email me if you want the details. It has taken 5 days in total. This repair also included an internal clean and clean of the CCD sensor. Which ever you try do be aware its an easy fix and relatively inexpensive, do consider an internal dust rem,oval clean and CCD clean at the same time.

I hav70 with CHA problem. The camera is dead with permanent CHA. To replace the battery: After sliding the latch in the direction shown to unlatch the battery holder, remove the holder as shown in Remove the battery from the battery holder. Page Two-Button Reset Two-Button Reset The camera settings listed below can be re stored to default values by holding the tons down together for more than two seconds these but tons are marked by a green dot.

Cus- tom Settings are not affected. Option Shooting mode Single frame Page More About Playback More About Playback This section details the operations that can be per formed during playback, including thumbnail play back, playback zoom, and photo information dis play. Playback Options Page Single-Image Playback Single-Image Playback Photographs are displayed in the monitor during recording and when the button is pressed. Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on.

Page Photo Information Image quality Page Histogram Protect status The horizontal axis cor re sponds to pixel bright ness, with dark tones to the left and bright tones to the right. The fol low ing operations can be per- formed while thumb nails are displayed: Press Change num- ber of images displayed Highlight photographs Page Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on.

The focus selector lock switch only takes effect when the monitor is off. Page Taking A Closer Look: Playback Zoom Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom Press the button to zoom in on the im age displayed in single-image playback or on the im age currently highlighted in thumbnail playback.

Page Protecting Photographs From Deletion Protecting Photographs from Deletion In full-frame and thumbnail playback, the pho to graphs from ac ci den tal deletion. Page Deleting Individual Photographs Deleting Individual Photographs To delete a photograph displayed in single-image playback, or the pho to - graph highlighted in thumbnail playback, press the let ed, photographs can not be recovered. Display the image in full-frame playback or highlight it in the thumbnail list.

Page Menu Guide Menu Guide Index to Menu Options Changes to a variety of camera settings are made with the help of menus that appear in the camera monitor. This chapter covers: The Playback Menu The playback menu contains options for managing the images stored on memory cards, and for play- ing pictures back in automated slide shows. Delete To display the delete menu, highlight Delete and press the multi selector to the right.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to select additional pictures. To deselect picture, highlight and press center of multi selector. To exit without deleting pictures, press button.

Page Playback Fldr Select All to begin playback. Images in all folders created by cameras that conform to Design Rule for Camera File System DCF —all Nikon digital cam er as and most other makes of digital camera—will be vis i ble during playback. Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Page The dialog shown at right is displayed when the show ends or when the pause playback.

Hidden images are visible only in the Hide image menu, and can only be deleted by formatting the memory card. High- light Hide image in the playback menu and press the multi selector to the right.

Exif version 2. To deselect picture, press multi selector down when number of prints is 1. Optimize Image When the mode dial is set to P, S, A, or M, pho- tographs are enhanced according to the option selected in the Optimize image menu. Page Long Exp. Nr Long Exp. Highlight Long Exp. NR in the shooting menu the multi selector to the right. Page Default settings are listed below. Image review Grid display EV step Exp comp.

Option Speaker on; Page Custom Setting 4: AF-Assist To choose whether the built-in AF-assist illumina- tor lights to assist the focus operation when the subject is poorly lit, highlight AF-assist in the CSM menu and press the multi selector to the right. Page Option Shutter-release button disabled when no memory card is inserted. Shutter release will not lock if Nikon Capture 4 version 4.

Page Custom Setting 7: Image Review This option determines whether photographs are automatically displayed in the monitor after shooting On, the default option or only when button is pressed Off. Highlight Image review in the CSM menu multi selector to the right. Page Custom Setting Exp Comp. This option controls whether the needed to set exposure compensation in P, S, and A modes Highlight Exp comp. Page Custom Setting Command Dial This option can be used to exchange the func- tions of the main and sub-command dials when setting shutter speed and aperture in S, A, and M modes.

Highlight Command dial in the detailed CSM menu and press the multi selector to the right. Page Custom Setting AE Lock This option controls whether exposure locks while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option, then press to the right to make a selec- tion. Press the multi selector up or down to high- light an option, then press to the right to make a selection. Page Custom Setting Monitor Off This option controls how long the monitor remains on when no operations are performed: 10 s, 20 s the default option , 1 minute, 5 minutes, or 10 minutes.

Highlight Monitor off in the detailed CSM menu and press the multi selector to the right. Page Custom Setting Remote This option controls how long the camera will continue to wait for a signal from the remote control when no operations are performed in delayed remote or quick-response remote modes: 1 minute the default option , 5 minutes, 10 min- utes, or 15 minutes.

Image rotation Using the Multi Selector The multi selector can be used at any time when the monitor is on. Page Folders Folders To create and manage folders, or to choose the folder in which photographs will be stored, high- light Folders in the setup menu press the multi selector to the right. Number of Folders Additional time will be required for recording and playback if the memory card con- tains a very large number of folders.

Page File No. Seq File No. Page Format Be fore for mat ting, be sure to transfer to a computer any pictures you would like to keep. Two-Button Format Mirror will return to down position when camera is turned off. To ensure power is available to lower mirror, Nikon recommends using this option only when camera is powered by EH-5 AC adapter. Page Language Nikon Capture 4 version 4. Highlight Image comment in the setup menu and press the multi selector to the right. Page To move the cursor in the comment area, press the button and rotate the main command dial.

To enter a new letter at the current cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the button. Page Usb , , select the appropri- ate USB option. When connecting the camera to a PictBridge printer or using the Camera Control component of Nikon Capture 4 version 4.

When using the software provided with the camera to transfer Page Dust Ref Photo RAW photographs to remove the effects of dust in the camera imaging system by comparing the images to the data acquired with Dust ref photo. It is not available with JPEG images. The D70 can be used with Nikon Capture 4 version 4. Dust ref photo Page Firmware Ver Position the lens ten centimeters four inches from a bright, featureless white object. Page Image Rotation default Landscape wide orientation Camera orientation is not recorded.

Nikon Capture 4 version 4. Page Connections Connections Connecting to External Devices Photographs and camera menus can be displayed on a tele vi sion screen or recorded to video tape. If the software provided with the camera is installed, the cam era can be connected to a com put er and pho to graphs copied to disk for ed it ing, viewing, print ing, or long-term stor age.

Turn the camera off. Click Cancel to close the dialog, then discon- nect the camera. Page Eject from the menu that ap- pears. Page Printing Photographs Printing Photographs Connecting to a PictBridge Printer When the camera is connected to a PictBridge- compatible printer, photographs can be printed directly from the camera.

To ensure that printing is not interrupted, be sure the camera battery is fully charged. Page Turn the camera on. A welcome screen will be displayed in the monitor, followed by a PictBridge menu.

Press the multi selector up or down to highlight an option. Page The menu shown in Step 1 will be displayed. Print select Index print Choose folder Highlight Choose folder. To make selection from one folder only, highlight folder name. Page Technical Notes Lists the lenses and other accessories available for the D Caring for Your Camera Provides information on storage and mainte- nance.

Troubleshooting Lists the error messages displayed by your cam era and how to deal with them. Page Camera Settings Camera Settings The following table lists the settings that can be adjusted in each mode. If another mode is selected when a non-CPU lens is attached, the shutter-release will be disabled. When cal cu lat ing the focal length of lenses for the D70 in mm format, you will therefore need to mul ti ply the focal length of the lens by 1. Be fore us ing a Nikon Speed light not listed in this section, con- tact a Nikon-au tho rized ser vice rep re sen ta tive for more information.

Page SLR is used. Page Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions. Page Other Accessories Other Accessories At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D Contact your retailer or local Nikon representative for details. Page Caring For The Camera Caring for the Camera Storage When the camera will not be used for an extended period, replace the mon- i tor cover, remove the battery, and store the battery in a cool, dry area with the terminal cover in place.

To pre vent mold or mil dew, store the cam era in a dry, well-ven ti lat ed area. Page Replace the lens or body cap. Servicing the Camera and Accessories The D70 is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Page Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions Do not drop The product may malfunction if sub ject ed to strong shocks or vi bra tion.

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