Lense Error Message Mystery

[Cacia]

I recently bought a Nikon Portrait lense (50 mm, no zoom) and I used it this AM on my D-100.

It worked fine, then started blinking error. What could the reasons be? ...where's Ron?

 

[alcina]

Sorry, I don't know about Nikon lenses but one thing that can cause this with a Canon lens if it is an older one not suitable for the new digital bodies? I know you just bought it, but just a thought til people who have a clue get here

 

[Jcsgt]

According to Nikon troubleshooting guide:

When you see Err on the control panel, LCD monitor or viewfinder of your digital camera it refers to a camera malfunction. Try the following:

Remove all accessories from the camera.
Install a freshly charged battery into the camera.
If your Nikon camera offers resets such as the two-button reset or a hardware reset please follow those instructions provided in the product manual.

 

[Cacia]

justleesa picked it out for me....

it was working fine--took this of JB at the mailbox

thanks Chantal...I will do that again.

I took the battery out (like you do a cell phone), and I hit the buttons that put you back on default.

Thanks..I can't find my english manual...

Also..maybe my lense 12-24 IS dirty..thought it was my CCD, but this shot looks free of the milky wash I was seeing with the other lense. So...how do you guys clean your lenses? Oh...my housing is fine after the heat stroke it suffered. (whew, close call)

 

[alcina]

I use one of the lint free lens cleaning cloths. No troubles yet

Hope the reset works! I have an old lens that will work for a few frames and then I get the error message with it. It's not compatible with the new system, but it takes the camera a while to figure it out LOL

 

[Jcsgt]

Congrats on the good news about your housing.

Here's a link to the manual online:
http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/dslr/D100_en.pdf

I keep a copy on my computer hard drive, since I can't seem to keep track of my manuals, either.

 

[Cacia]

thanks girls!

I have an old lens that will work for a few frames and then I get the error message with it. It's not compatible with the new system

I think you might be on to something...that's exactly what happened.

yay...now I have a manual again.

 

[alcina]

Keep us updated - hope you find an easy solve!

 

[bladephotog]

I think it would have to be a really, really old Nikon lens if it was a compatability problem. When I was shooting Nikon digital I would routinely use old manual focus lenses with it. But I wasn't using a D100. So that's definately something to check.

If you're using any autofocus 50mm that should not be a problem. I'd check your battery. It's not uncommon to get a bad battery, even a fairly new one, that won't take a full charge. These can give you camera errors. I've had this happen with Nikon and Canon cameras.

I have one battery for my Canon 20D that works fine topside but everytime I take it UW, fully charged no less, I get an error message on my camera and it quits working. This is why I label all my batteries. Makes it easy to remember if one is quirky, needs replaced, charged, etc.

Good luck

 

[Cacia]

okay...switched batteries to fresh newly charged...the camera works fine with my other lenses, but not the new one.

Guess, I can e-mail Nikon on their site? It WAS working.