tomcat

It’s when I rotate the camera from horizontal to vertical that I’m hitting those buttons I believe. Or when I’m in between shots just standing around perhaps.

olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida

That one is a bit "Prissy". I understand what you are saying. Didn't think the "Prissy" thing was what you were describing. All of my points are experienced based, and since noticing how many folks have issues, I try to lend a helping thought process. I also figured out after a while that smaller camera bodies were not what I needed, I am much more comfortable doing an hour or an afternoon with a larger body, the smaller ones actually do limit my enjoyment with hand/finger cramping (may sound counterintuitive, but that is my take). Now, I'm having a quick lunch, and am pulling out a camera for a walkabout in the woods, have a great day.

PS: The exact pose you are describing (not the one shown) with palm under lens is the one that is actually painful (at times) for me, developed after being hit by a tree limb that was tired of hanging on - lucky for me it hit my left shoulder and upper back instead of my head! I'm working on it though, exercising the arm and rotating in smooth deliberate actions. Trying to avoid surgery. I may occasionally use the pose you posted, but I don't throw up my pinkie, as it would be in front of my left eye, and I'd look like a sissy!

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

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mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Hmm. What does "Or when I’m in between shots just standing around perhaps." actually mean? Are both your hands on the camera? Still not sure what causes you to inadvertently push buttons that are not directly below your normal grip.

tomcat

Me either dude. I wish I could see what I'm doing when this happens. It's similar to the problem with the 70-200mm lens barrel I mentioned a few weeks back. I was inadvertently hitting the switches and changing the A/M-M/A settings to M or the VR switch to off, etc. I solved that problem with a wide blue rubber band from B&H, but am perplexed how to stop the problem with the D750. I guess I could get a J6, but the mirrorless AF isn't there yet.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

I've once inadvertently changed a switch on a lens, so I know it can happen. The question is why is it happening to you so often? The only solution is to try to consciously monitor what your hands are doing while you're shooting. I doubt the location of the controls on the body are the issue since few others have indicated similar problems occurring on a regular basis with the stellar D750.

tomcat

You’re correct and I’m not about to blame the camera. I realize that most of it is me but I was hoping thru this post to get some feedback and ideas from others that have wandering fingers like me.

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

Only you can stop your fingers from "wandering" , if that's what's happening. Is moving your fingers around on your camera body perhaps some sort of nervous habit? This appears to be some kind of an unusual and personal affectation. Perhaps you should consider gluing your fingers together rather than the buttons. Of course, another alternative is to research and purchase a different camera body with a button and control layout less prone to accidental adjustments by wandering fingers.

tsca Loc: USA

Have you considered getting a grip for your D750 so it's more like your D3s?

tomcat

No, I have not considered that. But that is a FANTASTIC idea. It is worth a shot.

Thanks so much. I will order one today!!!

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

Ha Ha, Tom! Just wait until you get to my age!! Then not only will your fingers fumble, but your mind will also!!!


Happy New Year to you!!

tomcat

I'm 70, so I'm on the way...... I keep shooting tips on my iPhone Notes so that when I change cameras and locations, I can reset them to the subjects being photographed, like sports indoors or outdoors.