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Nov 23, 2015 18:15:13   #
kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
Apaflo wrote:
That is not what you said that time, nor after having been told twice previously.

This time you obviously did hear what was said!


I know I’m not the only one to ever get the terms mixed up. Yes, I meant Aperture, not Shutter.

Thanks to everyone who helped (or pushed me to find out on my own). I’m not a newbie to photography but I am to DSLRs.

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Nov 24, 2015 05:43:56   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
Use Manual, better anyway.

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Nov 24, 2015 06:26:03   #
Fotomacher Loc: Toronto
 
kb6kgx wrote:
I’m considering the purchase of a refurb D7100 body. I have two Nikkor lenses, 50mm f1.4 and 105mm f2.5, both AI-S lenses. I know that these will work on the D7100, though obviously manual focus. My question is… will the Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes also work? Or will these lenses work in Manual mode only?


All you need to do is check your camera's menu. If there is a "non-CPU lens" function, you're good to go because it means that the body will meter the lens in Manual and Aperture Priority modes. Non "G" Nikkor lenses have an aperture tab and their better bodies have a "feeler" to communicate the f/stop to the meter.

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Nov 24, 2015 06:31:43   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
kb6kgx wrote:
I’m considering the purchase of a refurb D7100 body. I have two Nikkor lenses, 50mm f1.4 and 105mm f2.5, both AI-S lenses. I know that these will work on the D7100, though obviously manual focus. My question is… will the Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes also work? Or will these lenses work in Manual mode only?


The best answer you can get to this question is from the lenses themselves. Put 'em on your camera and try it.
--Bob

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Nov 24, 2015 06:34:31   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
rmalarz wrote:
The best answer you can get to this question is from the lenses themselves. Put 'em on your camera and try it.
--Bob


:thumbup: :thumbup:

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Nov 24, 2015 09:28:31   #
lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA
 
Apaflo wrote:
True, but you have to understand the chart and what it all means.

The lens of course cannot auto focus. But it also cannot get aperture information from the camera and set it, for the same reason: no internal mechanism to do so, and no electrical contacts for passing information to and from camera and lens.

Hence it can use Aperture Priority Mode, and automatically set the shutter speed. And as Note 12 says, it will display information if the Non-CPU lens data manually is set. Obviously it can operate in Manual Mode.

But Program Mode and Shutter Priority Mode both require a lens which can electrically (as opposed to the mechanical aperture ring) set a selected working aperture. Hence those modes are not available.

Knowing all that, a look at the chart for a quick reference easily indicates what is available. It is after all a reference chart, not a tutorial.
True, but you have to understand the chart and wha... (show quote)


Yes, Exactly. Virtually the same situation is true for me with my Pentax system when using K or M series lenses. Though A and F series Pentax "film" lenses with contacts work similarly to digital Pentax lenses, DA, DA*, FA, DFA. And the F series even give you autofocus.

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Nov 24, 2015 09:30:24   #
mmeador
 
The automatic aperture and shutter speed work you just have to focus manually.

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Nov 24, 2015 09:35:02   #
CatMarley Loc: North Carolina
 
Best reference I found http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/compatibility-lens.htm

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Nov 24, 2015 09:53:31   #
agillot
 
i am using a tokina400mm film era tele on a D300 , and yes both mode work fine .[A/S ].BY THE WAY THIS IS A SHARP LENS .

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Nov 24, 2015 10:01:18   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
How high is that perch for that owl, anyway?

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Nov 24, 2015 10:10:40   #
kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
WessoJPEG wrote:
Use Manual, better anyway.


True. But I'm thinking of an easier way while getting used to the new camera's functions as this is my first "big boy" DSLR.

BTW, this camera will NEVER be set to "A" mode. Ever.

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Nov 24, 2015 10:23:15   #
CatMarley Loc: North Carolina
 
Never say never! Auto is useful in many 'grab" situations

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Nov 24, 2015 10:27:52   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
kb6kgx wrote:
True. But I'm thinking of an easier way while getting used to the new camera's functions as this is my first "big boy" DSLR.

BTW, this camera will NEVER be set to "A" mode. Ever.


:thumbup:

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Nov 24, 2015 10:42:48   #
kb6kgx Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
CatMarley wrote:
Never say never! Auto is useful in many 'grab" situations


True. That’s not just something “007” said. You’re right. Sometimes, that’s the best method for that particular time.

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Nov 24, 2015 16:39:09   #
Lionel1954 Loc: Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
 
Hi, the camera will work on M and A when using a non CPU lens. Personally I preferably shooting in A but I use M for my more finicky work. Time spent shooting will, as well as what your subject will help in deciding what priority you'll use.

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