focusing: hi everyone why am I getting a green flashing arrow before I get the green focus dot on my Nikon d7000. Can anyone please help. regards ron moore...

Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum

Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register ☰

Check out Panorama section of our forum.

focusing

Jan 19, 2015 11:40:18 #

ron moore Loc: surrey, UK

hi everyone

why am I getting a green flashing arrow before I get the green
focus dot on my Nikon d7000. Can anyone please help.

regards ron moore

Jan 19, 2015 12:23:53 #

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

First check to ensure the lens and camera "switches" are set to auto and not M.

Jan 19, 2015 13:53:17 #

ron moore Loc: surrey, UK

Hi DaveO

Thanks for your quick reply.

They are already both switched to Auto.

Regards Ron Moore

Check out Advice from the Pros section of our forum.

Jan 19, 2015 13:58:33 #

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

ron moore wrote:

hi everyone

why am I getting a green flashing arrow before I get the green
focus dot on my Nikon d7000. Can anyone please help.

regards ron moore

That tells you the camera is seeking focus lock if you have the shutter half-pressed.

Jan 19, 2015 14:03:34 #

ron moore Loc: surrey, UK

Hi MT Shooter

Thanks very much for your reply, I understand now.

Regards ron Moore

Jan 19, 2015 14:11:39 #

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

ron moore wrote:

hi everyone

why am I getting a green flashing arrow before I get the green
focus dot on my Nikon d7000. Can anyone please help.

regards ron moore

The green arrow indicates which way to adjust for focus -
When you have a steady green dot, you're locked in :)

Jan 20, 2015 07:53:26 #

jpgto Loc: North East Tennessee

Shellback wrote:

The green arrow indicates which way to adjust for focus -
When you have a steady green dot, you're locked in :)

:thumbup: :thumbup:

If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.

UglyHedgehog.com - Forum