Nikon D70 won't shut off

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Busted Nikon - 31 Jul 2005 13:08 GMT

My D70 has been working flawlessly since I purchased it almost a year ago
and I have no complaints whatsoever and I'm thoroughly please with it. It
developed a weird problem yesterday. I can't get it to turn off by using
the power switch and must remove the battery. When I put the battery back
in the camera it is on no matter what position the on/off switch is in. I
did a factory reset to no avail and I let the camera sit overnight without
the battery installed and the problem still exists. Every other function
works great on the camera except for it not allowing me to turn it off. I
must turn it off by removing the battery. The camera has been pampered and
well cared for so I can't attribute this problem to abuse. I'm hoping to
get some suggestions to cure this problem so I can avoid sending it in for
servicing. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Ed Ruf - 31 Jul 2005 15:38 GMT

>My D70 has been working flawlessly since I purchased it almost a year ago
>and I have no complaints whatsoever and I'm thoroughly please with it. It
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>get some suggestions to cure this problem so I can avoid sending it in for
>servicing. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Have you tried removing and reattaching the lens? If it's still under
warranty, call Nikon Tech Support.
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Ken Weitzel - 31 Jul 2005 15:48 GMT

> My D70 has been working flawlessly since I purchased it almost a year ago
> and I have no complaints whatsoever and I'm thoroughly please with it. It
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> get some suggestions to cure this problem so I can avoid sending it in for
> servicing. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Hi Busted...

Don't know your camera, but a thought for whatever it may
be worth...

IF your camera has a separate tiny battery (for data retention)
it might be worthwhile to remove it along with the regular
battery(s). Leave them out for 24 or 48 hours so that any
electrolytics will be discharged.

Take care.

Ken

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Sheldon - 31 Jul 2005 23:37 GMT

> My D70 has been working flawlessly since I purchased it almost a year ago
> and I have no complaints whatsoever and I'm thoroughly please with it. It
[quoted text clipped - 8 lines]
> to get some suggestions to cure this problem so I can avoid sending it in
> for servicing. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

Mine did this once since I've had it, but never did it again after I took
out the main battery. I would call Nikon and see what they have to say. If
there's a way to resolve this without sending it in they will know it.

Good luck.

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