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Jun 11, 2018 16:10:18   #
dsy1944
 
OK. Hope I'm at the correct section now. Could the use of a non-Nikon lens cause issues with this camera? I have a Sigma 18-300 zoom made supposedly made for Nikon small frame cameras.

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Jun 11, 2018 16:21:29   #
throughrhettseyes Loc: Rowlett, TX
 
I have one of each and they work fine together. The D500 is a crop sensor camera. So it should work. I love my D500.

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Jun 11, 2018 16:31:31   #
bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana
 
Nope, no problems with legacy glass. even if you used it on a full frame camera, the full frame would just adjust and "become" a APS C (crop) sensor while the APS-C lens is on it.

the thing is bulletproof, I think you'll love the D-500

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Jun 11, 2018 16:43:50   #
FreddB Loc: PA - Delaware County
 
bkyser wrote:
Nope, no problems with legacy glass. even if you used it on a full frame camera, the full frame would just adjust and "become" a APS C (crop) sensor while the APS-C lens is on it.

the thing is bulletproof, I think you'll love the D-500


Thanks for that description ("bulletproof"). You just saved both my bank balance and my marriage.
I'd be sure to get the "Mission Impossible" version - "This camera will self-destruct in 60 seconds"



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Jun 11, 2018 16:45:56   #
dsy1944
 
An issue I do have is the shutter not clicking sometimes. When that happens I switch to manual focus and it usually works. When that doesn't work I turn off the camera, remove and replace the battery. Then it seems to work fine---until it does again.

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Jun 11, 2018 17:04:52   #
bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana
 
dsy1944 wrote:
An issue I do have is the shutter not clicking sometimes. When that happens I switch to manual focus and it usually works. When that doesn't work I turn off the camera, remove and replace the battery. Then it seems to work fine---until it does again.


Check how the release lock is set. It may be set to "focus" instead of "release" What that means is, that if the subject isn't in focus, it won't shoot. I prefer it that way, because I don't want a bunch of blurry photos. That isn't the fastest focusing lens on the planet, so maybe you are not waiting for it to lock focus before you press the rest of the way down?

I actually accidently bumped the auto focus button and had it set to manual, and my camera wasn't focusing, therefore wasn't taking photos.
My guess is that it's more something like that, than an issue between the lens and the body. You can always try using a pencil eraser and carefully clean the contacts to see if the lens has some old gunk on it that makes it not speak to the body. doubtful, but it does happen.

Sometimes, it is also just as easy to remove then reattach the lens, and it will magically seat and start working.

Don't give up, that combo works, so it's either that particular lens, or something not communicating for one reason or the other.

Good luck!
(and let us know if/when you figure it out)
bk

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Jun 11, 2018 17:29:16   #
rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA
 
dsy1944 wrote:
OK. Hope I'm at the correct section now. Could the use of a non-Nikon lens cause issues with this camera? I have a Sigma 18-300 zoom made supposedly made for Nikon small frame cameras.


Nothing whatsoever. The 18-300 is a fine all around Zoom for a Dx sensor camera.

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Jun 12, 2018 11:36:58   #
tomcat
 
dsy1944 wrote:
An issue I do have is the shutter not clicking sometimes. When that happens I switch to manual focus and it usually works. When that doesn't work I turn off the camera, remove and replace the battery. Then it seems to work fine---until it does again.



When I used to do a lot of baby photography, there were a lot of instances where the camera would not fire. This was because the camera could not detect enough contrast in the smooth low contrast areas of the baby's skin. Even though I was locked onto the eye with AF-S, it still would not fire if the baby moved so slightly to get the focus point on top of the skin. So I switched to AF-C and shutter release priority and then I started getting the shots. But of course, I discarded a whole lot of out of focus shots, but didn't matter because the money ones were there.

So your release problem could be due to lack of contrast in the subject and is dependent upon what you are trying to shoot. I have a Sigma 50mm Art lens and have not had this problem, except in the conditions mentioned above.

So I would change lenses and see if this problem re-occurs. Shoot the same subject with a Nikon lens. Put the Sigma lens back onto the camera and shoot both high and low contrast subjects to see if you can reproduce the problem.

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Jun 12, 2018 11:38:53   #
tomcat
 
bkyser wrote:
Check how the release lock is set. It may be set to "focus" instead of "release" What that means is, that if the subject isn't in focus, it won't shoot. I prefer it that way, because I don't want a bunch of blurry photos. That isn't the fastest focusing lens on the planet, so maybe you are not waiting for it to lock focus before you press the rest of the way down?

I actually accidently bumped the auto focus button and had it set to manual, and my camera wasn't focusing, therefore wasn't taking photos.
My guess is that it's more something like that, than an issue between the lens and the body. You can always try using a pencil eraser and carefully clean the contacts to see if the lens has some old gunk on it that makes it not speak to the body. doubtful, but it does happen.

Sometimes, it is also just as easy to remove then reattach the lens, and it will magically seat and start working.

Don't give up, that combo works, so it's either that particular lens, or something not communicating for one reason or the other.


Do not use a pencil eraser on the camera contacts though. Use some alcohol. Eraser crumbs can get on the sensor.

Good luck!
(and let us know if/when you figure it out)
bk
Check how the release lock is set. It may be set... (show quote)

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Jun 12, 2018 11:45:38   #
3dees
 
I have six lenses for my D500 and only one is a Nikon lens. the others are Sigma and Tamron. no problems with any of them. probably one of the problems mentioned above.

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Jun 12, 2018 12:52:29   #
tomcat
 
3dees wrote:
I have six lenses for my D500 and only one is a Nikon lens. the others are Sigma and Tamron. no problems with any of them. probably one of the problems mentioned above.



Yep, that lack of contrast will kill your focus every time. I used to get so angry because I was missing cute baby shots, but then I switched to AF-C and "release" priority and never had any more problems. It also helps to shoot a dim subject as wide open as you can because cameras seem to focus better in brighter light.

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