Troubleshoot Nikon d600 wont take pic in low light
Feb 8, 2016 09:39:06 #
CatMarley wrote:
Not really. You have to believe it is the best opinion, otherwise you wouldn't hold it! We are so damned Politically correct these days, nobody is willing to say, "You're wrong, and I'm right!".
Right. But the point was that those who use IMHO are anything but humble. Like when they say it isn't about the money it is always about the money.
I think we now have evidence the "usually" applies in this case.
Feb 8, 2016 09:59:09 #
Mimi123 wrote:
I'm using a sigma 2.8, 70-200
So if i pout it on manual focus, shouldnt it take a pic? last night, i had it on a tri pod, on manual...took first pic with 13 seconds, next try it would not rake pic, changed ISO, still would not take pic. Didn't know what else to do
So if i pout it on manual focus, shouldnt it take a pic? last night, i had it on a tri pod, on manual...took first pic with 13 seconds, next try it would not rake pic, changed ISO, still would not take pic. Didn't know what else to do
Is it possible that your 13 second exposure filled up your memory card?
(Just a wild guess on my part)
Feb 8, 2016 10:00:22 #
Meganephron wrote:
Most Nikons have a focus assist light that comes on in low light situation. Look in your manual. You'll likely find the control. It should be on the D600. If you just change to release mode you may just get a bunch of out of focus picture especially if you've switched to manual focus. The focus dot still tells you when you're in focus even on manual. The assist light will likely fix your problem
Although I don't own a D600/610, I do, and have, own a D4s, D3, etc. Isn't the "Focus Assist" light a part of the flash and not the body? The "Focus Confirmation" light, in the viewfinder, is a different beast, and continues to work on manual focus, if I remember correctly.
Feb 8, 2016 10:34:31 #
Feb 8, 2016 10:54:43 #
Use any Nikon flash with infared set up for center focus point and single frame fire .It will focus in total darkness.everytime no mater how fast the lense apeture. Also stay in manual mode set normal apeture and shutter speed. Fire away.!!!!.
Feb 8, 2016 11:35:42 #
Mimi123 wrote:
Hi. I have been frustrated many times by my Nikon ... (show quote)
You have to go into the menu system and find the release priority. You undoubtedly have it set so that the camera will only fire when it finds focus or when it is satisfied with the exposure. You need to set it so that it fires when you want it to not when it decides the focus or the light is good enough. Check your manual to find the correct menu item to change.
This is what I hate about the computers and cameras today. They won't do what I WANT, they are too busy calling the shots for me! And then the game is outsmarting the camera somehow. I just want a camera the fires the shutter when I press a button! Is that too much to ask? (my XT-1 does that, but the Nikon has its own mind.)
Feb 8, 2016 11:56:38 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
Mimi123 wrote:
Hi. I have been frustrated many times by my Nikon ... (show quote)
Deserved or not (I have no first-hand knowledge), the D600 has a reputation for poor focusing in low light situations. That being said, as others have mentioned, you could try changing some settings to improve your results:
- Activate your Autofocus assist light. You should find it in your Custom Setting Menu>Autofocus>Built-in AF assist illuminator>ON
- Set your shutter release priority to 'release' rather than 'focus'. As others have stated, however, you run the risk of your image being out of focus when set to 'release'.
-Custom Settings>Autofocus>AF-C priority selection>release, AND
-Custom Settings>Autofocus>AF-S priority selection>release
- Be sure your aperture is set at f8 or wider. Often autofocus will not function with smaller apertures.
- Back button focusing may very well help, but it's not a method I'm familiar with.
Feb 8, 2016 12:31:14 #
cjc2 wrote:
Change from focus priority to release priority.
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Feb 8, 2016 13:30:27 #
pyroManiac
Loc: HIXSON,TN
Probably due to unconfirmed focus. Did you try going manual all the way. Camera should fire even if focus not perfect.
Feb 8, 2016 13:33:24 #
CatMarley wrote:
You have to go into the menu system and find the r... (show quote)
I think you can add cars to that list as well! However, and IMHO only, they myriad of settings available does allow one to "customize" the camera for your intended purpose. In many cases, multiple "custom" settings can be programmed, which it makes it easy to change between job types with little fuss. For me, I find these settings very useful as I shoot sports as well as events and other subjects. One the other hand, as you stated, all of the possibilities with any modern camera can become mind-boggling very quickly!
Feb 8, 2016 15:53:34 #
For the D600 go to the Menu and select the "Custom Settings Menu". Select "a Autofocus" Then select a1 for AF-C or a2 for AF-S. Set one or both to "Release". On my D600 I keep both set to release. With these settings your camera should shoot even if it isn't focused.
Feb 8, 2016 17:27:03 #
rehess wrote:
I'm sorry you feel that way. Personally, I don't use IMHO very much; I tend to use YMMV {Your Mileage May Vary}, but both of them have the same implication to me: "this is my experience {YMMV} opinion {IMHO}, but I acknowledge that others might be
equally valid".
equally valid".
I agree - that's my intention when I use it as well, the opposite of arrogant.
Feb 8, 2016 21:31:34 #
MtnMan wrote:
In My Humble Opinion. Usually used when writer is arrogant.
That is a ridiculous assertion.
Lots of people use the abbreviation very often To convey quite the opposite of arrogant. But if you prefer to think that way it's certainly your choice.
Feb 8, 2016 21:43:05 #
steve_stoneblossom
Loc: Rhode Island, USA
CatMarley wrote:
This is what I hate about the computers and cameras today. They won't do what I WANT, they are too busy calling the shots for me! And then the game is outsmarting the camera somehow. I just want a camera the fires the shutter when I press a button! Is that too much to ask? (my XT-1 does that, but the Nikon has its own mind.)
Cameras- essentially computers capable of capturing digital versions of images- only do what we want when they have been properly instructed to do so. I'll grant you that the plethora of options is staggering, and find it difficult myself to remember all the setting options available that might adversely affect each shot I take and the (seemingly) ever-changing conditions thereof. But who among us has nailed every shot?
Feb 8, 2016 22:10:08 #
Even if you set the camera on focus priority it would still shoot without having good focus if you set AF to Manual.
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