Discussion of the buttons, dials, wheels, switches, and menus found on cameras.
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Why do Nikon cameras use lowercase “O”s instead of zeroes?
On every Nikon camera with an external LCD display and/or an in-finder one, figures of zero are stylized as the bottom half of an 8 rather than the outer rectangle of segments as used on almost every ...
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Do I use the camera or lens switch to change between auto and manual focus?
I own Nikon D7000 with 18-105mm lens. I am bit confused how the auto focus and manual focus switching works, particularly with my gear. The confusing part is both the camera and lens have an A-M ...
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How do I activate wireless flash control with a Canon 60D?
I recently purchased a 430EX II for my 60D. When trying to set up the wireless flash control, I don't have "Flash Control" as an option in my menu. Do I need to perform a software update?
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What is the “AF Stop” button on some Canon lenses?
When looking at custom functions in Canon camera manuals, I've come across mention of setting functionality to have happen when the "AF Stop" button is pressed - a button that, apparently, exists on ...
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How to change Shutter Speed and Aperture on Canon T2i?
I have a Canon T2i and I am having a hard time figuring out how to change the shutter speed and aperture. I have tried reading the manual but it seems to be a little unclear. Can someone please point ...
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How can I get the bulb function to work on Olympus E-M5?
manual frustration with the E-M5!
Whatever I do I can't get the bulb function to work and see the resultant image happening in the viewfinder or LCD screen.
Help Please
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How to lock speed dials on Nikon DSLR (D600) while in manual mode
Is it possible to lock Shutter speed and Aperture settings so dials can't accidently change them?
Last time I was shooting with flashes I accidently moved shutter speed dial from 1/200 to 1/250. ...
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How do i get back to shooting mode in D5100?
Yesterday I got my Nikon D5100. After initiall setup i cliked a picture. All okay. Then to learn i pressed 'i' button to view settings. Now i am not able to come out of this information display on my ...
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Is there a compact camera that offers secure deletion of pictures?
Does any manufacturer produce a compact camera which has the ability to securely delete pictures from the memory card? Or, failing that, have a format feature which really blanks the card rather than ...
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DSLRs with separate controls for aperture and shutter?
I just bought a Nikon D3200 DSLR and I'm going to return it. It's fine if you always want to use in fully automatic mode, but in Manual mode, it's much less convenient. You have to set the shutter ...
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Can I make the Olympus OM-D E-M5 control panel always active with one button press?
This camera doesn't seem to have all of direct, physical controls I'd like it to, but it does have a lot of options. There's an "info" screen which gives quick "control-panel" style access to many key ...
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How do I get the Olympus OM-D E-M5's “multi function” button to be multi?
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 has a Multi Function button, which the manual says:
Allows rapid access to the selected function. Choose from [Highlight & Shadow Control], [WB], [Magnify], and [Image ...
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Which mode should I use on my camera?
On the top of most cameras is a selector knob which will allow you to select different modes. These range depending on the camera, my camera (Nikon D5100) has several choices.
I have been told ...
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Pictures I took from my Nikon D5000 have low contrast. Whats wrong with my camera?
The pictures I have taken with my Nikon D5000 have low contrast, is there anything wrong with my camera? Every time I import pictures to Lightroom I have to adjust contrast to get a clear picture.
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How do I keep the Quick Control screen from constantly appearing on my Canon 60D's LCD monitor?
The following just happened today:
When I turn on my Canon 60D, the Quick Control screen is shown on the LCD monitor, for the length of the auto power off time. Then power turns off.
Similarly, ...
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How can I stop the Nikon D90 from bracketing?
How can I stop the Nikon D90 from bracketing? It does not have an off option. I have followed the manual's directions, but it's still playing up, particularly with flash and TTL mode.
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How do I adjust the amount of fill-in flash from the built-in flash of my Canon Rebel?
I have a Canon 450D/Rebel XSi. How do I adjust the amount of flash from the pop-up for fill-in flash?
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Where is the setting for metering mode located under the D90 menu?
I own a Nikon D90 Camera. I know that I can select one of the metering modes by using the metering button provided on top of the camera. However, I would like to know under which menu item do these ...
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How do you use the Depth of Field Preview button on a Nikon D90?
I am trying my hands around using Depth of field preview button with my Nikon D90 and its 18-105mm Kit lens. I read some online material as well have seen some videos about using it, but so far I'm ...
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Is there a way to make the Canon 7D warn when a lens is not in Auto Focus mode?
I pretty much shoot all the time in manual focus mode. I often borrow my girlfriend's most excellent Sigma 8-16mm ultra wide angle lens. She almost always shoots in Auto Focus mode. When I return it ...
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How do I set my Canon 5D Mark ll shutter release back to operating with one click?
A guide set my Canon 5D Mark ll to require 2 clicks before the shutter releases so it wouldn't shake while shutter open. How do I get it back to 1 click?
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Is it possible to get tethered focus and aperture control with any current DSLR?
I'm looking to get into some photography work and I had a couple questions. I'm quite an amateur at this, unfortunately, so I would appreciate any and all assistance!
I want to be able to control the ...
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Can I make flash bracketing on my Nikon D7000 automatically take all three shots?
I tried exposure bracketing and it works fine - I set the C(h) and hold the shutter button and it will take all shots while I am holding. However, for flash I have to press 3 times. Is there any ...
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How do I check the exposure meter reading on a DSLR?
I'm a beginner, and I have a Nikon D5100. Many times I come across the suggestion to "Check the meter reading for exposure."
Where can I find this reading and how do I read it?
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How do I select a focus point on the Nikon D5000?
My Nikon D5000 has 11 selectable focus points but shamefully I don't know how to choose another point other than the center point.
How can I do this?
Am I misunderstanding concepts?
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What automatic modes are appropriate, if any, for outdoor vs. indoor situations? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Why would I use manual camera controls instead of the automatic modes?
I am asking this question particularly relevant to photography in
Sunlight
Indoors
I hope the ...
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What are the AF-A, AF-C and AF-S autofocus modes, and how and when should I use each one?
I have seen these autofocus options on all my Nikon DSLR cameras (D50, D80, D90) but I have never really used them. There is the AF button on top.
What are AF-A, AF-C, and AF-S ?
How do I use ...
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Why does my D90 shutter release button sometimes not respond?
Once in a while, my recently acquired used D90 doesn't respond to the press of the shutter release button. Half-press, full-press, neither works. I make sure the Automatic/Manual focus switches are ...
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What are the benefits of Av vs. Tv vs. Manual exposure modes?
So what's the benefit of using one over the other? The way I understand it, in Av or Tv, you only have to adjust the shutter or aperture, and the rest is done automatically for you...is this correct? ...
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MIDI to camera control interface?
I want to write software to control Olympus E-5, Canon EOS 1D Mk IV, or similar via a MIDI OSC interface. Does anyone know how to get the SDK for these cameras? Thank you.
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In Canon EOS 1100D how do you manually set shutter speed and ISO in M mode?
Can someone explain how to set the shutter speed and ISO in M(manual) mode in a canon EOS 1100D.?
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Why would I use manual camera controls instead of the automatic modes?
I'm very new to digital photography, so I still haven't gotten the hang of all this exposure and ISO stuff, etc. I have a Canon EOS T3.
My question is how big of a difference does it make using ...
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Why are the black parts of my photos flashing?
Recently I have borrowed my friend's SLR.
I don't know what settings I have changed.
When reviewing a photo, the black parts of the photo are highlighted (flashing) black/white every second.
The ...
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How can I “abort” auto exposure bracketing after taking the first shot?
When using AEB in the Canon EOS 550D, is there a convenient way to skip the second and third shot after the first one has been made?
I am asking this because I sometimes do long exposure shots using ...
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What compact interchangeable lens cameras have manual video?
I'm looking to buy a single camera to use both as a personal snapshot camera and as a video camera to document my artistic work (mainly kinetic sculptures and light installations). The micro four ...
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How do I change the exposure setting in manual mode on a Canon EOS 550D?
I have recently bought a Canon EOS 550D. In the Manual Mode, I am unable to change the exposure level. What am I missing here? I am sure there must be a way to change it.
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How does the second wheel change the shutter speed in aperture-priority mode on my Nikon D90?
When I am in aperture mode in my d90 camera, I have noticed I can also change my shutter speed by clicking the rear wheel.
Is that a bug? How is it possible?
If it is not a bug, how do I know the ...
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Usage of a PC as a SD Card with adapter
I am searching for something like a SD card with a second conectorto USB, so I can put the card into my Cam and plug the usb into my PC, so that I'm able to shoot some pictures directly to my HD (in ...
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Are there solutions to limitations on using back-button AF on Nikon D3100?
I have started to use my D3100 with my AE/AF-L button set to AF. So in other words I use this button instead of the half press shutter button to AF. I'm new to this technique and came across it here ...
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What does the Custom White-Balance *icon* represent?
I already know what White Balance is (at least enough to get by!) I already know what Custom White Balance is.
All of the pre-configured White Balance options on the Canon DSLRs have meaningful icons ...
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What is the depth-of-field preview button on my DSLR supposed to show me?
I'm fairly new to DSLRs and I've been exploring the functions on my new Canon 60D.
There's a button to the side of the lens described as the "depth-of-field preview button". Based on the limited ...
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How useful is the top LCD screen on a DSLR?
I don't own a DSLR (yet), so i do not have an opinion on the question, but I'm really curious about the usefulness of a top LCD screen, as found on cameras like the Nikon D90 or d60 and up.
Does you ...
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Are there any DSLRs with large controls that don’t need good hand-eye coordination to use?
It seems that cameras are getting impossible for people with poor motor skills to use.
I have a friend that used to have a camera on a tripod that was fixed to his wheelchair. However he can’t ...
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How do you tighten loose controls on camera / lenses?
I have this problem: the mode selection wheel on my Canon 5D II is much looser than I'd like and changes values randomly as I take it out of the camera bag. Same thing sometimes happens to the ...
