Nikon D500 question
May 8, 2018 16:21:00 #
I love this camera combined with a Sigma 150-600 for my bird photography hobby. I have been using this combination for about a year, and from very onset, I experienced a freezing of my auto-focusing at some very unfortunate times. During these times, I will press the shutter with the potential bird seen in the view finder, but the focusing is locked or not activated even though a photo can be taken (blurred photo). After turning the camera on and off the focusing will eventually be functional.
Usually shooting in aperature priority; matrix metering; auto iso control, and priority release. Batteries and high end cards don’t seem to be an issue. Don’t it’s a buffering situation. Any feedbacks would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
Usually shooting in aperature priority; matrix metering; auto iso control, and priority release. Batteries and high end cards don’t seem to be an issue. Don’t it’s a buffering situation. Any feedbacks would be appreciated.
Thanks
Mike
May 8, 2018 16:29:55 #
Falcon boy wrote:
Do you have the dock for updates for the lens? Possibly Sigma has fixed this?I love this camera combined with a Sigma 150-600 f... (show quote)
May 8, 2018 16:37:28 #
Falcon boy wrote:
I love this camera combined with a Sigma 150-600 f... (show quote)
Have you updated your D500's firmware? There have been two updates that may apply to your issue.
May 8, 2018 23:39:27 #
Back button focus would cure that ill, I believe. Much better for bird photography, anyway.
May 9, 2018 06:18:53 #
May 9, 2018 06:49:41 #
When it happens try re seating the lens in the mount, it could be dirty contacts too!
May 9, 2018 07:32:32 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
mleuck wrote:
Never put a 3rd party lens on the Nikon body.
Strongly disagree!! I have a Tamron 150 - 600 that I use on my D7100 and on my D750. Works fine; never a problem. I also use a Tamron 16 - 300 and a Sigma 10 - 20 on my D7100. No problems.
Strange as it may seem, not everybody wants to spend $10,000 to get a long Nikkor lens for birding!
May 9, 2018 07:49:10 #
Don W-37 wrote:
Strongly disagree!! I have a Tamron 150 - 600 that I use on my D7100 and on my D750. Works fine; never a problem. I also use a Tamron 16 - 300 and a Sigma 10 - 20 on my D7100. No problems.
Strange as it may seem, not everybody wants to spend $10,000 to get a long Nikkor lens for birding!
Strange as it may seem, not everybody wants to spend $10,000 to get a long Nikkor lens for birding!
Also strange as it may seem, not everyone considers price as the first criteria in choosing a quality lens.
May 9, 2018 08:53:36 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
Yes, quite true. And, some people don't consider price as the first criteria when choosing quality cars. Etc. Etc. 😊
May 9, 2018 10:01:42 #
jackpinoh
Loc: Kettering, OH 45419
Falcon boy wrote:
I love this camera combined with a Sigma 150-600 f... (show quote)
Are you in single shot mode? Focus always locks when you press the shutter half way in single shot mode.
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