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Jan 10 1st |
Nikon D60: Error press shutter release button againPosted by Ada on Category: Technology | 48 Comments |
My Nikon D60 is 1 year 4 months old now. Last week, my D60 started showing Error: Press shutter release button again in it’s LCD. Pressing the shutter button again and again doesn’t help. I tried to figure it out the in the internet and saw many Nikon users who experienced the same problem.
Through this link, I was able to follow Steve Jackson’s advice. I let my dad open my D60 and he put a WD40 on red and white small gears. He did some test shot, it worked, but up to 5 shots only then the error appeared again. He keep figuring out the problem on my cam but he can’t see the problem.
I decided to go to Hidalgo (Quiapo) and let professional fix it. I saw Bert’s Camera Repair station and asked what’s the expected price for this kind of error, and he said P2,500 ($54). Damn, too costly. I think if I will go to Columbia (Cubao) they will charge me P5,000 or more plus I have to wait for 4-5 days. But in Bert’s station, I am allowed to wait my camera fixed for 1 hour.
After they fixed it, they let me do some test shot. I made 30-40 test shot. It is working well, though the shutter sound is bit different from before. When I went home, I did some test shot again. Since it’s evening, it’s a bit dim. I tried some test shot with flash. The result is what the heck. Even though I use flash, the shot is very dark! I tried adjusting the exposure to 2.0, still dark. I tried boosting the ISO to 800 and found out that the flash blends well with +2 exposure level and ISO 800 (if lower than that, shot is darker). From that day in my every shoot, my default exposure and ISO level is +2 to +3 and 800.
Shot from birthday. Properties: Aperture priority, focal length 22mm, f/4, 1/15 sec., ISO 800, +3 exposure, No flash. Time taken 3:02 p.m.
These 3 problems, White balance, exposure level, ISO, are depressing. I am planning to go back there to let them analyze what’s the problem. I have 2-month warranty from them therefore, they will not charge anything.
Did I make a mistake letting my D60 fixed in Hidalgo? I should have gone to Columbia. If you are professional or have any knowledge with this kind of stuff, just drop by and give me some advice.
UPDATE (May 19, 2010): I forgot to update this blog post. But my D60 is finally okay after Columbia repaired it. I paid $160 for this kind of problem and it really sucks on my part.
This problem occurred to me again when I was in Davao, I thought I will be paying another $160, but after removing the lens and attaching it back and it works again! 
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August 14th, 2010 at 6:24 pm
just experienced the error few days back… and it would cost me 7,000… where the heck will i get 7k… nwei… i think i will be renaming my camera LAZARUS after that!
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Ada Reply:
August 15th, 2010 at 8:22 am
Yes, kinain niya talaga bulsa ko. Pero try putting off the lens then kabit ulit. Pag sira parin, ayun na papagawa mo na talaga
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May 31st, 2010 at 12:38 pm
Hey Ada, how’s your camera doin’?
I also own a D60 and I’ve been using it for almost a year now. According to most reviews of D60, Nikon didn’t put any period on the actuation of their entry level cameras, maybe because entry level such as D40-D5000 (including D60 of course) are close to Nikon’s digital compact cameras. Which means, shutter actuations are unpredictable.
I haven’t tried going to CDSC yet but I beleive that if you went there in the first place to have your camera fixed, you woudn’t have experienced such disaster.
Anyways, it was an experience and an eye opener to those who depend to much on Hidalgo. Brands have nothing to do with this. As long as you love your hobby. Don’t worry to much on wearing out your camera (I’m pretty sure you enjoyed shooting
)
Having a DSLR is an investment (so be practical). Switching brands is unsystematic, unless you’re in the capacity to acquire every brand and accessories that goes with it. (take note)
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Ada Reply:
May 31st, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Hi Pop Manuel!! Thank you for dropping by at my blog. I am happy that my D60 so far is not having any problems except for dust hehe. I heard from someone that SLRs are disposable. Once you hit the shutter actuation, dispose na!
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May 1st, 2010 at 12:24 pm
just had my “Error: Press shutter release button again” last week. im also in my 30k shots.
Still looking for answers.
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Ada Reply:
May 1st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I have not updated this post yet, but I find the right solution for it, though it costs P7,000.
I had mine repaired at Columbia, Cubao, then all went well. Please please please!! Don’t go to Quiapo.
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Ada Reply:
May 1st, 2010 at 2:39 pm
I have not updated this post yet, but I found the right solution for it, though it costs P7,000.
I had mine repaired at Columbia, Cubao, then all went well. Please please please!! Don’t go to Quiapo.
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March 13th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Waaaa! This is why we should get our DSLRs checked every 10k+ actuations.
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March 10th, 2010 at 10:05 pm
I’ll add you po to my blogroll.. thank you…
Batangas Blogs
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February 27th, 2010 at 11:15 pm
naawa ako dun sa dslr
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February 2nd, 2010 at 12:45 am
ouch!!!!
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Ada Reply:
February 4th, 2010 at 12:31 am
yeah ouch!
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January 23rd, 2010 at 11:54 pm
Hi..hopped here and I like this post. May Canon “swam” when the storm happened. I had it checked out sa Hidalago and they told me for 10k it will be a 50/50 chance. I’ll take 20k for a Nikon with a 100/0 chance since brand new. hhehehe
I linked you pala on my blog…starting out a new one pa lang. Have a great day!
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January 16th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
I have error press shutter releases button again with D60
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Ada Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
Again? Oh my. I’m afraid now! How long you’ve been using your D60?
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January 14th, 2010 at 12:20 am
Me again…
\’coz you asked for it! LoL
For some reason I have never given better rating to the Nikon over a Canon. Well, I\’m already a proud owner of 450D.
You may take chances with an unauthorized service center if you like (you have already), but my personal opinion is always to go to an authorized place. They ought to be responsible for what they do. It\’s better to shed a few extra bucks on an expensive something, you love so dearly.
Wishing it a long life with you,
-PG
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Ada Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Hey, “me again” hmm do I know you somewhere?
I appreciate that someone from other country dropped by in my blog!
Going back, the sad reality is, there’s no authorized Nikon service center here in the Philippines.
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Pankaj Gupta Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 12:31 am
Oh! That gave you more reason at first place to buy a camera brand that had a service center in proximity. But ahh, you have already made a mistake!
You are still getting near-perfect results from this D60 with a little adjustment! What more can you ask for?
(*whispers a piece of advice* Remove facebook link from your “follow me” button. It takes one straight to your profile. Create a “page” instead that offers one to become a fan)
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