However, before you get too frustrated, take a deep breath.

The eight common errors listed here include tips for diagnosing and fixing problems with your Nikon DSLR camera.

Specifically, the F– fault signal indicates that the lens and camera are not communicating.

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Check the lens to ensure it’s locked into place.

You’ll then know whether the problem is with the original lens or the camera.

Turn the manual aperture ring to the highest number, which should fix the issue notification.

You may need to allow the camera to automatically choose theapertureto shoot the photo at the proper exposure.

If this is the case, you may need to reformat the memory card with this camera.

Keep in mind that formatting a memory card erases all data stored on it.

The problem is almost always related to needing a memory card with a faster write speed.

You’ll need to remove the protection label from the image before you might delete it.

Look for a trustworthy camera repair center when trying to decide where to take your camera.