Mike Russell wrote: [re CPix not working for 990 over USB] I solved the problem. CPix uses the serial port by default. To use USB, check the "Use USB" box in...
Just a few days ago, as I viewed the daily digests about the broken switches on the 990, I breathed a sigh of relief that my camera was still working fine. As...
... EP, Yes, the mode switch is a headache. You may be able to revive it with a drop or two of the right kind of switch contact cleaner. These instructions ...
Mike, Thanks (from a usual lurker) for the repair tip and the instructional link. Just checked out your website - beautiful photos! I'm curious - you seem to ...
... Hi George, Thanks for your kind compliemnts - I can use them :-) I actually don't do that many long exposures, and the 990 is not particularly good at...
Hi Mike, Each of the five on your home page look like long exposures with no visible noise. You mentioned somewhere that the aurora pictures were scanned;...
Folks I downloaded the cpix 990 drivers and installed them I downloaded cpix193 from charlie's site - it worked fine on USB I wanted the hot pixel fix, so I...
... Hi Ray, The most likely problem is that you have NikonView installed, and NkvMon.exe is using the USB port. Either kill the task from task manager, or...
... Oops! You're looking www.nightskyevents.com site. I posted a pointer to that site for the mode switch repair procedure, but other than that I have no...
At 02:46 01/12/04 -0800, Mike Russell wrote: [SNIP] ... That's pretty impressive, Mike. Using your instructions I will soon tackle the sticky mode switch on my...
... Hi Gary - you're very welcome. I hasten to add that the web site is not mine. I only referenced the instructions for the 950 mode switch procedure there....
Gary Taig wrote: ... Ah, yes, the command dial. I have noticed mine starting to skip a bit, but I've been so happy with the mode switch working that I...
Branimir, Thanks for the really helpful advice. For the benefit of others, you may wish to add that I sourced my material from the stainless steel strips...
At 18:59 01/12/04 -0800, Mike Russell wrote: [SNIP] ... I guess that's just one of the consequences of skimming over text to assess the value of the contents....
Robert, Thanks for sharing your 'simple' but extremely comprehensive fix of the 990 battery door latch. You made it easy to follow and the pix are worth a...
Hi Group, I have used the CoolPix 995 for some time now, and I was considering purchasing a new camera. I've been reading about the Kodak 7590. I have also...
... If you need the long zoom offered by the 8800, then you probably also need the image stabilisation which the Kodak does not offer. Its lens is f/3.7 at...
I've had my 990 apart for the mode switch tuner cleaner spray solution--which so far has worked--but it wasn't obvious to me how to separate the switch from...
... The ribbon cable is an integral part of the switch. It plugs into a small white socket in the main part of the camera. Be careful removing the cable from...
Hi Tricia, Thanks for yr reply. I do intend to return this for attention under the warranty but wanted to gauge if it was a common problem. I am looking...
Hi Lloyd, That's a great assortment of pics you have there - you're certainly very well travelled! As suddenly as the stiff swivel problem began, so it seems...
I succeed to repair it with a very strong glue called Poxipol, a two component adhesive http://www.akapol.com.ar/i_p_poxip.htm I choose this way because all...
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Please excuse -my mistake. Hy ... From: <coolpix990@yahoogroups.com> To: <coolpix990@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, December 26, 2004 3:29 PM Subject:...
Hy Mayerson
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Hello. This is my first post, so I wanted to introduce myself a bit. I'm a long-time film shooter, but in the past year, acquired both a scanner and two...
I need some help with a decision, and can't afford to make a mistake. I know that the knowledge & expertise of this group is first rate! My interest in...
... Hopefully insights to inspire your own contemplation. I would never even consder making a suggestion unless I had hours to pick your brain and view your...
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