Lenses that are encased within a camera body, such as on the Coolpix 8800, can be difficult to repair.
The Nikon Coolpix 8800 was released in 2005. The heart of the camera is a large, 10x optical zoom lens. The focal length ranges from 35 mm to 350 mm. It is fairly fast, with maximum apertures of f2.6 at the 35mm focal length and f4.9 at 350 mm. Lenses such as these that are encased within the camera body can be difficult to repair, and you may need to send it to a camera shop or back to the manufacturer.But you also may be able to fix it with a few simple procedures .
Instructions
1. Replace or recharge the batteries in the camera. The Coolpix 8800 uses the Lithium-Ion EN-EL7 rechargeable battery. If the battery charge is low or the battery is not holding a charge, the camera and lens may not function properly.
2. Inspect the lens if it is not extending or retracting properly. Look for dirt, grit, sand or other foreign objects lodged between the casing and the lens. If you find something, try to pry it out with a pin or tweezers. Do not use compressed air because the force of the air might drive the object farther into the lens casing.
3. Press the "W/T" rocker button on the back of the camera. When the lens is working properly, you should hear a soft humming noise near the front of the camera as the lens motor extends or retracts the lens. If you hear a grinding or skipping sound, take the camera to a camera repair technician authorized by Nikon.
4. Look through the viewfinder and press the shutter release halfway down to activate the autofocus system. If the lens focuses but the image in the viewfinder is out of focus, turn the small wheel to the left of the viewfinder. This will adjust the image in the viewfinder so it is in focus as well.
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