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Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes

Started Aug 3, 2014 | Discussions
Crazybubba New Member • Posts: 1
Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes
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I have a lovely NX1000 which works well 90% of the time. I use it to take pics for my ebay business (vintage clothing). However, sometimes I'll flip a jacket over and the camera will decide to zoom in, zoom out, focus, zoom in, zoom out, focus and refuse to take a picture.

Lighting conditions, and item being photographed are identical to when it is functioning..

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CMurdock Contributing Member • Posts: 819
Re: Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes

Crazybubba wrote:

I have a lovely NX1000 which works well 90% of the time. I use it to take pics for my ebay business (vintage clothing). However, sometimes I'll flip a jacket over and the camera will decide to zoom in, zoom out, focus, zoom in, zoom out, focus and refuse to take a picture.

Lighting conditions, and item being photographed are identical to when it is functioning..

I just want to say that I'm sorry that no one replied to you.  Did you try calling technical support?

I just ordered an NX1100 (which is the same as the NX1000).  I hear it is a very buggy camera, but the price was low.

OrdinarilyInordinate
OrdinarilyInordinate Veteran Member • Posts: 3,741
Re: Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes

Crazybubba wrote:

I have a lovely NX1000 which works well 90% of the time. I use it to take pics for my ebay business (vintage clothing). However, sometimes I'll flip a jacket over and the camera will decide to zoom in, zoom out, focus, zoom in, zoom out, focus and refuse to take a picture.

Lighting conditions, and item being photographed are identical to when it is functioning..

Sounds like it has trouble focusing, hence not taking a photograph.  You can try manually focusing when it has trouble doing so automatically--I am guessing it happens in low light conditions or else low contrast.

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Ian Leach Senior Member • Posts: 1,475
Re: Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes

Crazybubba wrote:

I have a lovely NX1000 which works well 90% of the time. I use it to take pics for my ebay business (vintage clothing). However, sometimes I'll flip a jacket over and the camera will decide to zoom in, zoom out, focus, zoom in, zoom out, focus and refuse to take a picture.

Lighting conditions, and item being photographed are identical to when it is functioning..

I take it you have the 20-50mm lens and that will only zoom in and out if you zoom it by hand. So I guess you are talking about it hunting for focus. There will be two main possible causes. First the light maybe to low on an object with little contrast or second there is an issue with your camera. I suggest when you next experience the issue point the camera immediately at something bright and contrasty to check it actually works OK. If you think you have a duff one send it in for service.

I have owned one for some time and it is not buggy at all. I am very happy with it.

nster Regular Member • Posts: 114
Re: Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes

I have this issue with many cameras, usually caused by low contrast or not as good lighting and or too close to focus

I usually just switch to MF for the time of shot you take anyways

Toby Newman New Member • Posts: 3
Re: Samsung NX1000 Refuses to Take Pictures Sometimes

Just to report that I'm getting this issue on my NX1000 now also. It happens equally regardless of which lens is fitted so it's an issue with the body I think.

I've tried running the sensor cleaning, no help.

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