sunilpunjabi Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 I have not used my N90s for about a year. When I finally got around to using it the batteries in the attached MF-26 were dead. I replaced the batteries and went on to set city, time, etc. After I had configured it everything seemed okay. I was setting up some bracketing settings and the camera started to fire the shutter automatically, I was puzzled. Seems that every time I push any button on the MF-26 the N90s would fire the shutter. I held in the button "mode" for example it continues to fire shot after shot, until I stop pressing the button. I checked to make sure I was not holding down the shutter release while handling the camera, and it still happens. I removed all the batteries from the N90s and the MF-26, in an effort to "reset" what ever happened, the problem still persists. Any one seen this, and/or have any recommendations for a fix? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal_bissinger Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Obviously there is a problem with the MF-26. Either send it for service or just don't bother to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 It has now become an MF-27 multi shutter release back. Very rare and valuable, allows you to use your nose to trigger the shutter whether you are right-eyed or left-eyed, right- or left-handed. "It's not a bug, it's a feature." I guess it needs to be repaired or replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry_ Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 You might try a Q-tip (cotton swab) and some (very little) alcohol to clean the contacts. A little rubbing with a pencil eraser might do the job, but take care not to drop stuff into the camera back. The non-use of your camera may have allowed some residue to coat the contact surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_wilson2 Posted November 14, 2002 Share Posted November 14, 2002 Mine did a similar thing. Replacing the batteries in the MF26 solved the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbuntag Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 I had the same problem when I tried to use the auto-bracketing function. I put in fresh batteries and re-attached the data back, and it seemed to fix the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunilpunjabi Posted November 15, 2002 Author Share Posted November 15, 2002 I carefully cleaned to contacts with a pencil eraser, and VIOLA! It works! Thank you, everyone for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_gifford Posted November 15, 2002 Share Posted November 15, 2002 Well, a couple of minutes with a pencil eraser sure is faster and cheaper than a session in the repair shop. Glad you took THAT advice and not mine. I am continually amazed at the variety and severity of malfunctions that can be caused by a little crud on the contacts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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