philippa_jones

<p><img src="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205342919567535&set=a.1342903427704.44255.1684780765&type=3" alt="" /><br> Sorry not doing very well with picture posting, please find D3100 lens</p><div></div>

<p>I have now managed to release the lens, on the D3100, I'm sure you don't want to ask how, all I can say it involved very careful application of a LED head magnifier and a very fine kitchen knife. You will however be pleased to know that the camera body is fine. Cause of the problem was found to be a loose screw, the bayonet plate had to be replaced due to damage on removal. If this helps magic, but very much a “be it on your own head” alternative hang on for the experts to come up with a better way.<br> <br /> Pippa Jones<br> Not sure what up here, just hope this works, seems to be a four letter word up there somewhere, then I get a message to say I'm using to fewer word. so hope this tips the scale.</p>

<p>I've just encountered the same problem on my D3100. The lens just will not rotate the last 9mm to allow the dots to line up. However it locks in okay when rotated towards the lock position. On inspection of my D80 I has occured to me that perhaps the contact block may have somehow become dislogged, any comments welcome.</p> <p>Pippa Jones<img src="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10205342435995446&set=a.1342903427704.44255.1684780765&type=3&theater" alt="" /></p><div></div>