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Nikon D40x-when shutter is pressed - no reaction. Happened

Jun 17, 2011 10:04AM PDT

once near a thermostat and once near a computer. When I moved the camera ~one foot, the shutter worked. Is this due to interference or malfunctioning shield?

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Jun 17, 2011 11:43AM PDT

Does it function normally otherwise? What you describe could easily be explained; it's possible the camera is in manual with a long shutter speed, for instance.

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Nikon D40x-when shutter is pressed - no reaction. Happened
Jun 17, 2011 11:32PM PDT

Thank you for your reply. I shoot in all modes (Auto,P, as well as Manual) and understand your question. However, the shutter button did not react at the two locations I mentioned in any mode or after turning off and on the camera and flash (SB700). With a small change in location, the shutter worked. I use the remote ML-L3 controller in low-light instances.
As an aside question, the remote controller setting reverts to Shutter setting in the camera automatically if the camera is not used for a few minutes. Is this normal?

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Jun 17, 2011 11:58PM PDT

There may be something you set inadvertently.
You should reset the camera to factory settings.
Then see if the problem reappears.

Look for "Reset" in the index at the back of the User Manual.

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