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Mar 24, 2014 12:11:24   #
nikonnut Loc: Las Vegas
 
bad daddy wrote:
I have a Nikon D3000. After seeing so many advisories to learn to use features other than Auto focus, I have made several attempts to learn more. However, after I have played around with the settings for awhile, I find that I can not get my camera to fire. I can keep pushing on the shutter button and nothing happens except that the "pre-light" will come on and that's all --the shutter doesn't function.
After I play around awhile the camera will eventually revert to normal operation, but I have no idea why.
I have a Nikon D3000. After seeing so many advisor... (show quote)


Bad Daddy if you feel intimidated by your owners manual might I suggest this: When confronted with something entirely new some folks have the same problem whether it is the first chemistry class or whatever. One tried and true way to combat this is to repeat repeat repeat. Continue to re-read you manual. One of the first things that is daunting is the nomenclature. "What do all these words mean?" It will slowly come to you. Also, sometimes having it explained in a different way can help. Buy an after market manual for your camera. Good luck and don't give up!!!

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Mar 24, 2014 12:53:34   #
amehta Loc: Boston
 
nikonnut wrote:
Bad Daddy if you feel intimidated by your owners manual might I suggest this: When confronted with something entirely new some folks have the same problem whether it is the first chemistry class or whatever. One tried and true way to combat this is to repeat repeat repeat. Continue to re-read you manual. One of the first things that is daunting is the nomenclature. "What do all these words mean?" It will slowly come to you. Also, sometimes having it explained in a different way can help. Buy an after market manual for your camera. Good luck and don't give up!!!
Bad Daddy if you feel intimidated by your owners m... (show quote)

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Mar 24, 2014 12:59:59   #
warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA
 
Nikonian72 wrote:
Your Nikon has two (2) green buttons. Pressing and holding both buttons for two seconds will reset your camera to factory settings. You will have to re-select desired ISO and re-choose image quality (raw, JPG fine, etc.). You should regain normal function.


Green dots

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Mar 24, 2014 13:02:18   #
johnofarc Loc: Texas
 
Mr PC wrote:
Are you set to use back button focus? if so, the camera probably won't fire until you focus it using the back button, usually marked AE-L, AF-L. It is on my D5200. The reset that Nikonian72 suggests is probably the quickest, easiest way back to default settings that will work.


I had that same exact problem yesterday while playing with the back focus button on my D3000. I finally pushed on the backfocus button and bingo, it worked.

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Mar 24, 2014 13:04:55   #
craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK
 
bad daddy wrote:
I have no green buttons on my camera.
All of my buttons are black with white lettering.
The only thing green on the camera is the "auto" indicator.
I had no idea what the AE-L and AF-L buttons controlled. I still don't understand, but will give them a try the next time the problem comes up.
I think my problem is that I don't understand most of what I'm reading. Everything seems too advanced for my understanding.
It's as though I'm in school as a third grader, but I haven''t been through first or second grade yet.
Example: "reset the ISO" I haven't seen anything in any videos or read anything that tells me how to go about doing that. The same with changing settings for aperture and shutter speed.
I think my best bet is to enroll in a basic photo course at the local junior college.
anyway, thanks for the help and advice.
I have no green buttons on my camera. br All of my... (show quote)


Welcome to the world of DSLR bad daddy ! But hey, it's not as daunting as it may seem right now. We all have to start at the beginning, find good teaching material and learn ..... and at a pace that's right for you.

Yes, you've gotta learn what all those knobs, buttons and dials on your camera do. That's a case of looking in your manual, or, if you like a more visual approach, look for helpful videos on YouTube.

In terms of HOW to use those knobs, buttons and dials, here's a really good set of free, short instructional videos about all that "how to" stuff. Start with the basics and take your time. But make the effort to learn, because this is the foundation for all your future fun with your camera !

http://www.photographycourses.biz/all_photography_videos.html

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Mar 24, 2014 13:42:22   #
smith934 Loc: Huntsville, Alabama
 
warrior wrote:
Green dots
Sorry but for the D3000 this is the wrong answer. The reset button is inside the door on the left side of the camera. See it here

https://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17395/~/how-to-reset-a-d-slr-to-factory-default-settings

Scroll down to the illustrations near the bottom of the page

Google is your friend :)

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Mar 24, 2014 13:56:56   #
photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA
 
Could it be that you're taking photos in low light settings and the autofocus can't lock? I've had that problem shooting sunsets and got great advice here on the HH. If that's the case just set the lens to manual focus and it will work.

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Mar 24, 2014 14:24:53   #
johnofarc Loc: Texas
 
johnofarc wrote:
I had that same exact problem yesterday while playing with the back focus button on my D3000. I finally pushed on the backfocus button and bingo, it worked.


Here's a picture of the button.



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Mar 24, 2014 14:31:25   #
CSI Dave Loc: Arizona
 
bad daddy wrote:
I have a Nikon D3000. After seeing so many advisories to learn to use features other than Auto focus, I have made several attempts to learn more. However, after I have played around with the settings for awhile, I find that I can not get my camera to fire. I can keep pushing on the shutter button and nothing happens except that the "pre-light" will come on and that's all --the shutter doesn't function.
After I play around awhile the camera will eventually revert to normal operation, but I have no idea why.
I have a Nikon D3000. After seeing so many advisor... (show quote)


You mention that you want to use other features besides auto focus... did you switch off auto focus on your lens? As others have mentioned, your camera is likely set to trigger the shutter only when you have focus locked. Personally, I think most of the kit lenses don't have enough fine adjustment to mess with manual focus. I'd leave it in auto focus for now, but experiment with learning different exposure modes other than auto.

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Mar 24, 2014 15:05:17   #
bad daddy Loc: Chicago-South Side
 
Thanks Relie. I PM'd you my address.
I just re-checked my camera and still don't see any green markings or buttons though.

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Mar 24, 2014 15:17:21   #
bad daddy Loc: Chicago-South Side
 
Many thanks to all those who have provided suggestions.
I do believe that my problem has something to do with focus.
I will spend some time fidgeting to try and get a handle on it.also, I think my "reset" button is a small (black) inset between my usb and video-out connections.
For some reason,instead of quitting because of the frustration, I find these problems fascinating and want to learn more.
Thanks again.

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Mar 24, 2014 15:42:37   #
wrogers Loc: Kew Gardens, NY
 
Hi ho

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Mar 24, 2014 16:29:45   #
smith934 Loc: Huntsville, Alabama
 
bad daddy wrote:
Many thanks to all those who have provided suggestions.
I do believe that my problem has something to do with focus.
I will spend some time fidgeting to try and get a handle on it.also, I think my "reset" button is a small (black) inset between my usb and video-out connections.
For some reason,instead of quitting because of the frustration, I find these problems fascinating and want to learn more.
Thanks again.
Re the reset location as several of us have pointed out.

Question, in your original post you mentioned trying other things besides auto focus. As there are only manual and auto focus, did you perhaps mean besides having the camera mode set to auto where it's essentially an overpriced point and shoot? Did you mean trying the P,S,A,M modes?

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Mar 24, 2014 16:30:38   #
northsidejoe Loc: pittsburgh
 
bad daddy wrote:
I have a Nikon D3000. After seeing so many advisories to learn to use features other than Auto focus, I have made several attempts to learn more. However, after I have played around with the settings for awhile, I find that I can not get my camera to fire. I can keep pushing on the shutter button and nothing happens except that the "pre-light" will come on and that's all --the shutter doesn't function.
After I play around awhile the camera will eventually revert to normal operation, but I have no idea why.
I have a Nikon D3000. After seeing so many advisor... (show quote)


Hello bad daddy
I just want to say at this point here you may want to go into menus and do a camera reset, as others have suggested. I would also like to suggest after you get your camera working to go to utube. With camera in hand type in your camera model . You will find a mountain of videos to view I hope this helps
Saying hello from Pittsburgh

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Mar 24, 2014 17:32:05   #
PhotoPhred Loc: Cheyney, Pa
 
Also, make sure that the shutter is not set on the delayed release mode. This happenned to me when I got my first Nikon D40x. I was so frustrated, and it took me about an hour before I finally stumbled on it in the menu. Hope you find the problem quickly.

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