istds picture problems

kenliz · 08-14-2011, 08:37 AM

Hi guys hope you can help. My dslr is only talking half the framed picture. Bottom Half. Is this a sticking shutter or something more technical. It does not matter what lens i use or SD card. Lenses are pentax 18- 55 and sigma 70-300.

Thanks for any help

mannesty · 08-16-2011, 06:46 AM

You should be able to tell if it's a sticking shutter.

Remove the lens, set exposure mode to M or Tv and a long shutter speed of >2 seconds, look into mirror box and press the shutter release.

If the shutter sticks, you'll see it.

gp1806 · 08-16-2011, 06:11 PM

Try sensor clean mode. You should see all of the sensor. This test is better than a long exposure because the sensor is off in cleaning mode and will not attract dust.

08-14-2011, 08:37 AM	#1
kenliz New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Stirling, Scotland Posts: 1	istds picture problems Hi guys hope you can help. My dslr is only talking half the framed picture. Bottom Half. Is this a sticking shutter or something more technical. It does not matter what lens i use or SD card. Lenses are pentax 18- 55 and sigma 70-300. Thanks for any help

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08-16-2011, 06:46 AM	#2
mannesty Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Totana - Murcia (Spain) Posts: 127	You should be able to tell if it's a sticking shutter. Remove the lens, set exposure mode to M or Tv and a long shutter speed of >2 seconds, look into mirror box and press the shutter release. If the shutter sticks, you'll see it.

08-16-2011, 06:11 PM	#3
gp1806 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs Photos: Albums Posts: 848	Try sensor clean mode. You should see all of the sensor. This test is better than a long exposure because the sensor is off in cleaning mode and will not attract dust.

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