I received this email from a reader (thanks Eco) regarding an autofocus issue with the older Nikon D1, D2, D3, and D4 series DSLR cameras and how to fix it with the help of…. gravity: Nikon D1, D2, D3, D4 series AF (autofocus) stopped working issue and workaround solution Just Recently I had the same exact autofocus issue with my Nikon D4. Incidentally, I had the same issue with one of My Canon EOS 1DsIII Cameras. The D4 autofocus shield baffle on the bottom of the mirror box was partially broken or out of alignment. I did not drop or knock the camera. After more than 300,000 shutter releases, it just wore out. Solutions and options The best option is always to send the camera to Nikon for repair. Free Solutions: Use Live View – works more accurately than through the mirror pentaprism – but is annoying because it blacks out while you are firing the shutter, especially when using the “Continuous High” Drive (when you need to follow the action). Use your camera/lenses in Manual Focus Mode – Works every time, but requires good vision and quick focusing Adjustment. Now here is a free and unbelievably simple solution that has worked every time for me “Don’t laugh”, just try it: turn the camera upside-down and fire the shutter one or two times then let go of the shutter. You probably will hear a part drop & click (gravity will reposition the assembly back in place every time). Now...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Sunday, 12 November, 2023