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[Melaniew2000]

I have a Nikon D7000 which I've had from new, shutter count is 50k. Recently I've noticed that there was a large black rectangle on a photo & after comparing it to my other Nikon camera the fault seems to be in the small mirror under the shutter.
When this goes up the small mirror should also go up flush but this doesn't happen & the small mirror hangs down and hence the black rectangle appears on the photo. The small mirror will retract flush if I move it a bit further with my finger and will stay there. I have taken it into one camera shop who sent it away & was told the whole shutter assembly needs to be replaced at a cost of £250+ Anyone had a similar issue or know if that is the only option apart from trading it in or selling as faulty? Thanks in advance.

[baduhuv]

If this is shutter release button error then you need to perform following troubleshooting methods:

• Remove six 3 mm x 2.5 mm Phillips head screws from the bottom right back of the camera bottom.
  Remove three 3 mm x 5.5 mm from the bottom left of the camera bottom.
  Lift the battery cover and remove two 3 mm x 5.5 mm screws from the bottom left of the camera.
  Remove the screws from the bottom of the case to access the shutter gear.
• The second picture shows the bottom plate removed, but this is not necessary and requires intensive disassembling of the camera.

  Blow out the red gear wheel to clean the wheel from any possible dust or debris.

  Lubricate the red wheel to lessen the stiffness of the wheel's motion and rotate with the black plastic prying tool.

   

  If your issue is little bit different from above title then you shall check Nikon D7000 Manual for your help in resolving issue.