I am also using a Nikon SB40 flash unit which I thought was supposed to also help the autofocus in dim light through use of the infra-red but not sure if this is working either???
hi all. I have a D90 that i am struggling to autofocus in fairly dim but not especially dark late. Any ideas why this may be?? I can't see the AF illuminator working, although it is set to auto in the settings. I wonder if I have a problem with it? I am using this with a sigma 70mm - 200mm 2.8m lens.
I think that the AF assist light doesn't work with some lenses
Hmm, I had a generic/unbranded grip for a while and had no tripod issues... got gifted the Nikon grip and although it feels better built, the shutter button is more mushy than my old grip... maybe the gain from the Nikon jobby is more consistent quality?Lizard said:Having just gone through all the posts in this thread( 5 hours), there seems to be a lot of confusion about the various grips available for the D90. I bought the Meilke one from ebay a few months ago and it worked fine until I tried to use it with a tripod, It wobbled, badly. So I got the nikon one and it doesnt wobble, maybe this has something to do with the build?
Having just gone through all the posts in this thread( 5 hours), there seems to be a lot of confusion about the various grips available for the D90. I bought the Meilke one from ebay a few months ago and it worked fine until I tried to use it with a tripod, It wobbled, badly. So I got the nikon one and it doesnt wobble, maybe this has something to do with the build?
I was set on getting a Meike as I can't justify ( afford? ) the Nikon version, but now I'm not sure. What tripod are you using, perhaps that might be the problem? Although if you say the Nikon is firm probably not. has anyone else had a problem with the Meike on a D90?
I was set on getting a Meike as I can't justify ( afford? ) the Nikon version, but now I'm not sure. What tripod are you using, perhaps that might be the problem? Although if you say the Nikon is firm probably not. has anyone else had a problem with the Meike on a D90?
This is a strange request I know...
But my friend was working with me one night in cyprus, and tried to break up a fight, resulting in a smashed camera..
stupid thing to do when holding a camera I know.. :bonk:
but anyway.. He can't get a receipt because Dixons will not send via e-mail, he has to go into the shop.. which is quite hard since we are in cyprus.
without the receipt he can't claim it on insurance.
HELP
he needs a scan of a proof of purchase receipt for a Nikon d90 standard kit
if anyone has one, please e-mail it to him : duncan@this-is.eu
someone out there must have one!!
thanks in advance for any help!
This is a strange request I know...
But my friend was working with me one night in cyprus, and tried to break up a fight, resulting in a smashed camera..
stupid thing to do when holding a camera I know.. :bonk:
but anyway.. He can't get a receipt because Dixons will not send via e-mail, he has to go into the shop.. which is quite hard since we are in cyprus.
without the receipt he can't claim it on insurance.
HELP
he needs a scan of a proof of purchase receipt for a Nikon d90 standard kit
if anyone has one, please e-mail it to him : duncan@this-is.eu
someone out there must have one!!
thanks in advance for any help!
mmmmm strange request, especially for a first post
I wonder why Dixons wont send the receipt ?
Surely if it is legit you could get a friend or relative to pop into Dixons for said receipt and post it to you ?
I have a 70_200 f2.8 and a 2 x tc from jessops.
To be honest I find the auto focus un usable even in good light. It OK if you focus manually and you'll have to use a tripod.
I even tried the tc on my 35mm f1.8 and it was still rubbish.
Hi just joined the D90 club today.
Chuffed now need to get stuck in.
Only the kit 18-105vr lens and some older AF-D lens.
Might look to get a 50mm 1.8 next year but need to keep the wife happy after 'allowing' me to buy it, even at the reduced price.
Bristolian said:Welcome to the club ... you'll not be disappointed.
Although the D90 is now my second body it still gets plenty of use
Can anyone recommend books for the D90. Lots available but do any actually offer useful information beyond the dull but packed user manual.
Thank You
As can be seen, new to the D90 and the D90 forum.
I have been reading the entries on the forum and keep seeing references to a "prime" lens.
What is this, what is it to be used for and why should I get one ?.
A prime lens is a lens at one fixed focal length, e.g. 50mm, 35mm, etc.
More often that not they will give better results that zoom lens.
DrRusty said:Can anyone recommend books for the D90. Lots available but do any actually offer useful information beyond the dull but packed user manual.
Thank You
D90 for dummies isn't bad.
Just been reading the article by the guy who does the strret photoghraphy. I must say I am impressed with his pictures.
I don't know about trying that sort of thing around Nottingham though, I would think you would be more inclined to go home with a black eye.
I was looking at a youtube clip, not a D90 but another Nikon
the light illuminator to help focus in the dark would come on this one without the flash, can it be done for the D90, as mine doesn't seem to work without the flash popping up?
theres a guy who I have as a Flickr contact, he does a lot of street photography around nottingham and uses a D90 for some of his stuff
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52126320@N00/
Mine comes on when using centre spot metering.