Why am I getting "F--" when I format my SD cards on my Nikon D7100?

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I just purchased a Nikon D7100 and when I format the cards with the menu buttons, it tells me the cards are formatted, but I still have the F-- flashing on the top of my screen. If I use the 2 button shortcut method, FOR comes up and I quickly press the 2 again and it immediately goes back to the F--. Do I have a bad camera? I need it for graduation pictures in 2 weeks and getting really nervous. I have also tried other working SD cards other than the brand new one just purchased.

Possible duplicate of Aperture message : F ---- when focus to press shutter release — mattdm, Apr 27 '17 at 16:10
@mattdm They're close enough that Nikon includes both on the same help page: https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/ni/NI_article?articleNo=000001426&configured=1&lang=en_US — Michael C, Apr 27 '17 at 19:11
@MichaelClark That link doesn't work without a "Nikon Account". But, anyway, should we make a canonical "nikon FEE/F-- error" question? — mattdm, Apr 27 '17 at 19:13
@MichaelClark I see the login screen as well. Is it possible you have used a Facebook or Google login to sign on to Nikon's site? ref: https://i.stack.imgur.com/tomqt.jpg — scottbb, Apr 27 '17 at 23:52
I don't think I have. The page just loads for me. No login screen. — Michael C, Apr 28 '17 at 17:22
When I go to the link, if I hover over "My Account" it says, "Welcome, Guest. Sign in or create an account to access your information." — Michael C, Apr 28 '17 at 17:24

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 27 '17 at 16:11

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This isn't a problem with formatting your card. The camera is having trouble communicating with the lens. See Why do I get "F - -" on my Nikon camera?

answered Apr 27 '17 at 16:11

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Is "F--" a bad word? Xo) Just a joke. – Rafael Apr 27 '17 at 19:21
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@Rafael That's the "F-dash-dash-dash" word, not the "F-dash-dash" error code. – Michael C Apr 27 '17 at 20:59

Why am I getting "F--" when I format my SD cards on my Nikon D7100?

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