View finder was damaged during a vacation trip. The view finder was cracked and while I can still take pictures, I cannot frame the picture. Where can I get it repaired or do I have to buy a new camera. I just purchased this camera. It takes great pictures.

You may try to lift up the button with a knife point's edge but if it is jammed then the case will have to be removed to free it and to try to remedy the damage from the chewing. If only part of the screen is showing a picture it is cracked and will have to be replaced. You can find the parts on ebay and the directions with google but it is not for the neophyte. You must feel comfortable with the idea that you may not be able to pull it off. BUT!!! If you bought the camera with a credit card you most likely got a second year of warranty and it probably will cover loss and accidents. This is your absolute best bet to fix the camera. Most all credit cards include a second year of warranty on all of your purchases.

I had a problem similar to this. Try taking off your glasses or removing your contacts and try again. Best of luck.

Good day,

The problem you might be having is that the view finder is out of focus.
If this is the problem it is an easy fix.
You will see a small wheel next to the view finder (it has a + and a - next to it), look through the view finder and let the camera focus on an object. Now turn the wheel and you will see the image either get worse or start to come in focus. Adjust the wheel until you are satisfied with the clarity.

Please let me know if this was helpful!

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It's by design. The D3000 does not have the LiveView feature.

Go into setup menu by pressing menu, scroll to >set< then scroll to >frame number< and change the default 'cont' to 'renew' Save the new setting and leave the set-up menu. That should solve your problem.

That's normal...it's called parallax error because the view finder is not in the same plane as the lens. Why don't you use the LCD screen to compose your shots?

Look fo the switch that has two setting. one of them will say LCD and the other Migt EVF if you have a view through your view finder this is your problem.

The Nikon D60 does not have "live view" capability, so you'll need to use the viewfinder to frame you shots. If you need "live view" capability, consider purchasing the D80 or D90 instead with offer the feature...

Ok. On your viewfinder, there might be a round dial. Turn it to adjust focus. Otherwise, sometimes viewfinders are like that... blurry, especially electronic.

Is the battery dead? Try taking it out and charging it, then put it back into the camera.

Also, you can try using another battery of the same type.