Very Senior Moment (s)
Mar 20, 2017 18:02:58 #
Aaarg, Ugh and whatever else.
This morning walked by my deck window and saw a hawk perched on a tree limb less than 6 feet off the ground. Grabbed my 300 mm lens attached it to my Nikon D7000 and tried to shoot away from about 40 yards. Everything looked in focus but when I tried to get close, I could not focus. By now, the hawk flew away. Spent 20 minutes reviewing all my settings, reading the manual (and hoping I could rationlize a new camera to my spouse!) and could not find the answer.
Then this 75+ old fart remembered to look at the lever setting at the side of the camera body, and realized it was set on manual!!
I forgot to change it from the last time I used this camera.
Moral of the story? It was too early to drink.
This morning walked by my deck window and saw a hawk perched on a tree limb less than 6 feet off the ground. Grabbed my 300 mm lens attached it to my Nikon D7000 and tried to shoot away from about 40 yards. Everything looked in focus but when I tried to get close, I could not focus. By now, the hawk flew away. Spent 20 minutes reviewing all my settings, reading the manual (and hoping I could rationlize a new camera to my spouse!) and could not find the answer.
Then this 75+ old fart remembered to look at the lever setting at the side of the camera body, and realized it was set on manual!!
I forgot to change it from the last time I used this camera.
Moral of the story? It was too early to drink.
Mar 20, 2017 18:06:19 #
I don't believe it.
Nothing like this has ever happened to any Hog member!
Just be ready for next time.
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Nothing like this has ever happened to any Hog member!
Just be ready for next time.
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Mar 20, 2017 18:15:14 #
Mar 20, 2017 18:56:42 #
Mar 21, 2017 07:31:30 #
Am I the only one on this blog that "pre-flights" my camera before I put it away from a session?
--Bob
--Bob
Bike guy wrote:
Aaarg, Ugh and whatever else. br This morning walk... (show quote)
Mar 21, 2017 08:30:47 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
rmalarz wrote:
No. I also take a few test shots at the beginning of each session. So many buttons.... so little time! Am I the only one on this blog that "pre-flights" my camera before I put it away from a session?
--Bob
--Bob
I wonder if I'm the only one that left the self-timer or auto-HDR settings on.Mar 21, 2017 08:48:20 #
I always move my settings to "middle-of-the-road" but I have forgotten to reset to auto focus a time or two. There are more tough-luck stories than yours, Bike guy. No worries; it'll only get worse 
Mar 21, 2017 09:03:41 #
If you look at the lens specifications, find out how close the lens focuses. You might your answer.
Mar 21, 2017 09:26:07 #
Sorry you missed the first "shot" but it's never too early for the second one!! 
Mar 21, 2017 09:48:47 #
Mar 21, 2017 09:57:21 #
Bike guy wrote:
Aaarg, Ugh and whatever else. br This morning walk... (show quote)
75+? You're just a kid. Such forgetfulness just shouldn't happen to a youngster like you!
Mar 21, 2017 09:57:38 #
Sad Day! Been there, Done That! Take comfort that you are not alone!!
Mar 21, 2017 10:00:52 #
I was in the woods, Took a fewshots, saw they didnt look right, nothing worse than sitting on a stump for 10 minutes while you try and reset all the settings trying to figure out what is wrong.... etc.
Mar 21, 2017 10:22:27 #
bdk wrote:
I was in the woods, Took a fewshots, saw they didnt look right, nothing worse than sitting on a stump for 10 minutes while you try and reset all the settings trying to figure out what is wrong.... etc.
Actually there isn't much better than sitting on a stump in the woods for ten minutes.
Mar 21, 2017 10:30:42 #
I have a rule dealing with tools that I try to always follow: when finished with a tool, return it to its proper stotage spot. You can apply this to your camera settings. When finished shooting with specicial settings, return them to your most often used settings. This will save you some grief down the shooting path.
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