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'Bokeh' effect with autofocus switched off in manual mode (Nikon-D90)
I want to understand how focusing works in Manual mode in my D90. I switched off the autofocus buttons in the Kit lens and the camera body. I have changed to the manual mode. Now, when I try to ...
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Is Sigma 50-500mm EX DG HSM lens compatible with a Nikon D90 body?
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Can anyone tell me if the Sigma 50-500mm EX DG HSM lens (non OS model) is compatible with a Nikon D90 body? I recently purchased this lens on eBay but it seems that the lens will not ...
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How can I get better focus results with my Nikon D90 at a fashion show?
I shot at a fashion show last week, and had focus problems. I used my Nikon D90 with a Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8, with no flash.
I tried many autofocus settings but none of them worked. I also tried ...
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What benefits are there from autofocusing with the lens rather than with the body? [duplicate]
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How do camera body motors compare to in-lens motors for focusing?
I have read in this question that the lens motor will be the one doing the focusing if both the body ...
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When to use a particular auto-focus mode
I have a Nikon D90, and after taking a photography course that recommended single point auto-focus I predominately use that. I was testing some of the modes today (single point, dynamic area, ...
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How do I focus a Nikon 50mm f/1.8?
I recently bought this lens, but it seems to me that it hunts a lot in low(ish) light, and sometimes (often) does not achieve focus at all. I never had any problems with the kit lens.
Pointing the AF ...
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Why does my Nikon D90 autofocus not work in rapid succession?
When photographing candid shots of my children at play with a Nikon D90, I have trouble with the autofocus system. I focus and shoot one shot, great. But a second later another shot opportunity ...
