Is this LCD compromised?

Minox · Apr 16, 2023

Suddenly, I got these "bird feet" on the top left display of a Nikon F4 LCD. Changed the batteries, but it still is the same.

The LCD is all right otherwise, and so is the camera. Any ideas ? Thx!

John Wiegerink · Apr 16, 2023

That is the weirdest thing I have ever seen on an lcd screen. You say this happened all of a sudden?

Minox · Apr 16, 2023

Quite suddenly, yes. Not sure, but isn't this part of the LCD housed in the prism? I know the LCD is part housed in the prism, part housed in the camera, but no idea which is where located.

SteveInConverse · Apr 16, 2023

Try removing the prism and re attaching it. Could be a connection issue.

Minox · Apr 17, 2023

Did that, no change.

Oldwino · Apr 17, 2023

I've got a couple of those on my F4, too. Same display. LCD still works fine, but I suspect it is the beginning of the end of the display. How long it will take...who knows?

Nicholas Lindan · Apr 17, 2023

It looks like the marking is in the illumination 'optics' and not in the LCD itself. Time will tell.

Huss · Apr 19, 2023

Good thing I'm not a religious man, because if I was, pretty sure that's the sign of the coming apocalypse.

Minox · Apr 20, 2023

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Huss said:
Good thing I'm not a religious man, because if I was, pretty sure that's the sign of the coming apocalypse.

Right then, no apocalypse. Wasn't that hard, was it ?

Huss · Apr 20, 2023

Minox said:
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Right then, no apocalypse. Wasn't that hard, was it ?

Exactly. So pay no attention to all those crucifixes and keep on shooting.

Minox · Apr 20, 2023

Ivo Stunga · Apr 20, 2023

Woah, interesting - all them being angular. Crystallization, meaning liquid crystals turning to solid?

Minox · Apr 20, 2023

No idea. It may have to do with a possible short in the circuits somewhere, as I have experienced some issues with the MB20 (wobbly). If it's that, I'm guessing this is not reversible.

Huss · Apr 20, 2023

It is a very unusual occurence. All the ones I have seen which have had issues have that lcd bleed look. Nothing like this.

Joel_L · Apr 20, 2023

It's a weird pattern, did you take a close look at the windows on the prism and the body? Maybe it's something on them and not the LCD itself.

awty · Apr 20, 2023

Mine did something similar on a cold morning, went away when it warmed up.

eli griggs · Apr 21, 2023

Is there a common LCD screen that'll work as a replacement for what that cameras wearing now?

With so very many electronic displays out there, I should think a non Nikon replacement would be simple to source, no?

Minox · Apr 21, 2023

eli griggs said:
Is there a common LCD screen that'll work as a replacement for what that cameras wearing now?

With so very many electronic displays out there, I should think a non Nikon replacement would be simple to source, no?

I really have no idea if that is even possible. Probably a repair shop would know. Thank you for your input, appreciated!

Is this LCD compromised?

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