Probably a Redundant Question
Feb 23, 2017 13:17:31 #
But searching hasn't found an answer, so I'm going to ask anyway...
I just got my Nikon Coolpix P900 for my trip next week, and am trying to get as familiar with it as I can. I've downloaded the reference manual and have gone through the main parts (and did a quick check in the index). I'll probably spend time during the flight re-reading it before I board ship.
Here's the issue that concerns me: the movie record button sits right below where I normally place my thumb. I've inadvertently started capturing video when all I was doing was adjusting still photo settings. I was hoping I could use the function key to re-map this button, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Is it simply a matter of training myself to place my thumb differently, or is there a way to disable the movie record button?
I just got my Nikon Coolpix P900 for my trip next week, and am trying to get as familiar with it as I can. I've downloaded the reference manual and have gone through the main parts (and did a quick check in the index). I'll probably spend time during the flight re-reading it before I board ship.
Here's the issue that concerns me: the movie record button sits right below where I normally place my thumb. I've inadvertently started capturing video when all I was doing was adjusting still photo settings. I was hoping I could use the function key to re-map this button, but that doesn't seem to be the case. Is it simply a matter of training myself to place my thumb differently, or is there a way to disable the movie record button?
Feb 23, 2017 13:19:13 #
The same thing happened to me with my Canon sx50. I was surprised how quickly I was able to learn to avoid it, though 
But would be great to know if there's a way to disable. Good question, Fred!
But would be great to know if there's a way to disable. Good question, Fred!Feb 23, 2017 13:44:03 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The same thing happened to me with my Canon sx50. I was surprised how quickly I was able to learn to avoid it, though But would be great to know if there's a way to disable. Good question, Fred!
But would be great to know if there's a way to disable. Good question, Fred!Thanks, Linda. I have a good three days to learn to avoid pressing that button!
Feb 23, 2017 13:52:35 #
Feb 23, 2017 13:56:52 #
If you didn't want the movie capabilities, a large dollop of araldite over the button would do the trick 
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.Feb 23, 2017 14:13:19 #
Feb 23, 2017 14:13:33 #
R.G. wrote:
If you didn't want the movie capabilities, a large dollop of araldite over the button would do the trick .
.Thank you for the suggestion, R. G. But no thanks.
Feb 24, 2017 01:38:02 #
Just Fred wrote:
Thank you for the suggestion, R. G. But no thanks.
The shirt button idea doesn't sound too bad, or use a small raised screw escutcheon (used for oval head screws) glued on carefully will let you use the video button, but protect it from unintentional operation.
Feb 24, 2017 06:39:16 #
Feb 24, 2017 07:25:23 #
Feb 24, 2017 07:54:13 #
Some Olympus bodies have the same issues and I discussed it with an Olympus representative. The button should be placed where it will not interfere with still photography.
I have learned to avoid it with with my EP-5 and EPL-1.
I have learned to avoid it with with my EP-5 and EPL-1.
Feb 24, 2017 07:56:03 #
Feb 24, 2017 08:23:43 #
Billyspad wrote:
Amputate your thumb?
But only the last digit of the thumb (a.k.a. second phalanx), so that you can still give a double thumbs up!
Feb 24, 2017 08:27:27 #
Feb 24, 2017 09:40:44 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
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