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Note: This camera was first sold in Mar 2005. It has been replaced by the Nikon D40X.
Nikon D50
Nikon D50
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HQ Grade: D+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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My wife's Nikon D50 keeps locking up. Battery is fine. Where is the best place for repairs?

Only a couple of years old, light/family usage only.
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 58448 pts
May 12, 2008 1:10 PM
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First thing I would do is reset the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure which involves either going into your setup menu and choosing "reset" (or intialize), holding down the menu key for 5 seconds, or, removing the batteries for a few minutes. It may be that the firmware loading got corrupted and the camera just needs to be "rebooted," which is something that turning it on/off won't accomplish. But after which, you should have the camera reset to factory default settings.

One thing you may also want to try is clean the contacts between the lens and the battery with a pencil eraser. It may be that they're dirty and causing the camera to lock up.

Another tip is to go to Nikon's website and look for firmware updates. Download and install them. While you're there, you check under the same service and support links to find the closest authorized service center.

Good luck.
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