HELP! Screen on D300 went black - DPChallenge Forums

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

08/25/2017 10:56:14 AM · #1

Recently came across 2 completely dead batteries for my D300 which I haven't used in a while.
Now today I'm about to take my company group photo and the D300 screen is simply black!
I can't reset because I can't see the screen.
It IS taking photos but I can't tell til I read the card!
I have 35 minutes til photo! D:

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

08/25/2017 10:59:51 AM · #2

This might be a good time to bracket exposures if you can ...

salmiakki

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Sony Sonnar T* FE 35mm f/2.8 ZA

08/25/2017 11:49:44 AM · #3

I'm sorry to hear of your problems, but just think, it'll be like using film :)

08/25/2017 11:52:50 AM · #4

So I ended up handing off my camera to somebody who doesn't work with us so that I can be in the photo ! I also gave my iPhone 7 just in case . he took a boatload of photos so I'll let you know thanks :D

08/25/2017 03:44:03 PM · #5

Well turned out the iPhone worked best - mostly because the photographer didn't crop well using the D300. Now to figure out what to do about the pesky Nikon =/

08/25/2017 03:45:48 PM · #6

That was a good idea. I set it on bracket with 5 steps and told him to take 15 or 20 photos LOL

Originally posted by GeneralE:

This might be a good time to bracket exposures if you can ...