Nikon is a prominent manufacturer of optical equipment, and particularly cameras and lenses. Their main photographic line website is at: imaging.nikon.com
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How do I fix a stuck zoom ring on Nikon 18-55mm AF-S?
I have a Nikon D3100. The zoom ring on the lens that came with the camera is stuck. The lens is a AF-S NIKKOR DX, 18-55mm. Is is broken, or just stuck and is there anything I can do "unstick" it. ...
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How many shots is considered “much” for Nikon DSLR body? [duplicate]
I'm into purchasing used DSLR Nikon body, and I see that number of shots advertised is anywhere between 5k and 250k.
My question is, how much does this number relate to the overall quality and ...
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What Nikon lenses should I consider buying [closed]
I'm planning to buy the Nikon D7100 camera and I wanted to know what lenses I should invest in. I am a professional photographer that enjoys shooting children's portraiture and I plan on shooting a ...
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Are there any alternate eyepieces for people with glasses?
Any recommendations for an alternate DK20 eyepiece for a Nikon D3200 or D5100 that gives a better visual for wearers of glasses? Amazon has many but the reviews are all over the place. My glasses keep ...
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Can I use auto flash and auto ISO in Aperture priority mode on a Nikon DSLR?
I would like to know if I can set my flash on auto in Aperture priority mode. I have a D3200 Nikon. And also, can I set auto ISO in Aperture priority mode?
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How to protect my D7100 on holiday / at sea?
I have a Nikon D7100 (which does seem to suggest it has weather proofing), the stock lens (18-105), and the 35mm DX f1.8G prime lens. All are transported in weather proof carry cases.
I currently ...
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What is meant by a “Bridge” Camera? [duplicate]
What is meant by the term "bridge camera"? Recently I bought a Nikon Coolpix L820. It's mentioned as being a bridge camera.
And is this camera is a good option for a beginner?
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How can I save changes in a NEF file made with Capture NX2?
Here is my problem: I am trying to work around D600 notorious oil spots by using a dust off ref photo. Simple: open RAW file in Capture NX2, load the ref photo and get the spots clean. Next, I want to ...
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Dilemma on “Err” message on a D90? [closed]
I have a D90 I bought in 2008, that has suddenly started flashing the 'Err' message. The consensus I am finding is that the camera is bad (bad memory, bad sensor, not sure what exactly is bad but that ...
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How can modified images be displayed on a Nikon camera?
I made changes to my RAW images in Lightroom and exported them as JPEG to save on an SD card which I inserted into my camera. When I tried to show the pictures to my family and friends, I got the ...
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what is the best style to capture a perfect picture with D3100 [closed]
I'm using a Nikon D3100 camera; how can i make it capture good image with a complicated stand?
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What could be the best 'normal' prime lens for Nikon D7100? [duplicate]
The title really says it all. My wife and I have just bought a Nikon D7100, and we're both very eager to learn and get up to a good level fairly quickly.
We've got the standard zoom lens that comes ...
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What is Auto Aperture Mode on Nikon Speedlight?
I am not familiar with the "Auto Aperture" mode in Nikon Speedlights. I've been using a non-Nikon flash and I have not tried AA mode before. What is it exactly?
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Setting custom picture control in Nikon D3100 DSLR?
How to create custom picture control in Nikon d3100 dslr's? I have tried with my Nikon 3100 without success, I don't know how to do it.
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How to make Canon's pictures look like Nikon's? [closed]
I'm a Canon shooter, but recently, I've found that I really like the pics taken by Nikon cameras. I've tried playing with settings in RAW, but I've found it difficult to make a Canon picture look like ...
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Can I activate VR using the AF-on button instead of a shutter half-press on my Nikon DSLR?
Usually I use the AF-on button on my Nikon D300 to focus when shooting sports. This way I can focus on the center, recompose, and be ready when something interesting happens.
When using a lens with ...
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Is this sound normal for a Nikkor 55-200 VR?
I just bought a Nikkor 55-200 mm 1:4-5.6G ED for my D5000 and I found that if VR is enabled two things happen after I half press the shutter, wait for the lens to focus and release it:
I hear a ...
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Are there any DSLT Cameras from Nikon or Canon? [closed]
If Digital Single Lens Translucent or DSLT are much faster than the DSLR technology accordingly, which would make it more ideal for fast moving subjects, then why is it that the leading photography ...
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Would a Nikon D70 with 70-300 lens be adequate for photos of my kids' sporting events?
I don't have a lot of extra money but I am able to trade for this camera or pay $200. Would this camera be adequate for taken pics of my kids on the soccer/baseball/track fields? I really want a ...
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Will the Nikkor 55-300mm/f4.5-5.6 lens work with Nikon D5200?
I need to know if Nikkor 55 mm - 300 mm f/4.5 - 5.6 Super Telephoto Zoom Lens will work with my Nikon D5200 camera. Thanks.
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Some NEF files are identified as folders [migrated]
I'm not sure what has happened, but some NEF files are identified as folders on my backup disk by Win 7.
I'm not able to read the HEX, as editors will not open folders (naturally).
Has anyone else ...
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Overexposed images when using ring flash
I am somewhat of a newbee to photography, but I have a Sigma EM-140 Ring Flash with a 18-250mm Sigma lens.
In short, when I use the camera with the ring flash I can't get it to take photos that ...
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What is the better Nikon primes among 50mm/1.8G, 50mm/1.8D and 35mm/1.8G for my D3200? [duplicate]
which is a better prime lens for my Nikon D3200? nikor 50mm f 1.8g or nikor 50mm f 1.8D or nikor 35 mm f 1.8G ?? nikor 50mm f 1.8 is much cheaper. Though money is a constraint for me if the other ...
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How to turn off the timer sound on my Nikon D3100?
I need to use the self timer but I would not like it to beep as it counts down. (You know, the long beep and then the short beeps right before it takes the picture.) Is there a way to turn the sound ...
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What is the market share between Canon and Nikon in the US?
I can't seem to find reliable data indicating the market share of DSLRs here in the US between Canon and Nikon. Most that I've talked to have always argued that Nikon and Canon are pretty evenly ...
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Second Lens: 35mm for Nikon D3100 - considerations for making the purchase [closed]
I'm currently considering buying the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX Lens as a second lens for my Nikon D3100. A lot of people suggest that I go with a telephoto zoom lens as my second, but I disagree ...
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Type of lens with Nikon D5200 [closed]
What should I buy?
Nikon D5200 with 18-55 mm VR kit lens or 18-105 mm VR kit lens.
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Why is my Nikon D3200 display not changing in manual mode? [duplicate]
I just got my Nikon d3200. When I use manual mode and change my aperture, shutter speed or ISO, nothing changes on the screen. I found the same working in Canon. Is there any setting that I should ...
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How do you choose among different 70-300mm lens for Nikon DSLRs?
I have a Nikon D5100 and it's my first dSLR. I've played with the kit lens for a while and now want to explore the zoom category. I've shortlisted these 70-300mm lenses:
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor ...
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Can't see exposure indicator in viewfinder on Nikon D7000
I can't see that - <---|---> + indicator in my viewfinder (I can see it only in manual mode and it used to be everywhere). I went through the whole menu and didn't find anything that may be ...
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Use the Nikon D800 to make short YouTube videos & still shots of an owner-build or am I better getting separate video and DSLR cameras at same price? [closed]
Value for money and ease of use - Nikon D800?
I am looking at taking both still photographs and short videos of an owner build of a log house in the country. I want to be able zoom in on the video ...
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What are the qualities of a good macro lens? [duplicate]
What are the qualities and technical specifications of a good macro lens? I need a Macro lens (micro for nikon) to shoot insects (for scientific researches) and other small objects. These are the ...
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Nikon Lens Warranty explanation
I want to purchase a good lens of about $1K from Nikon (the 18-300mm lens for example) and I have a few quick questions about the Nikon Lens warranty. I researched online extensively and it seems ...
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Set RAW as standard on reset Nikon D700
Is there any way to set RAW image quality / file type to be the standard setting when resetting a Nikon D700?
I often/always start a photo shoot by resetting my camera (holding QUAL and +/- for a ...
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Signal:noise ratio not really decreasing with ISO for Pentax
In SNR graphs for Pentax K-30 and Pentax K5 there is something I do not get.
For ISO after 1600 the SNR doesn't really decrease. Moreover comparing with Nikon D3200, we can clearly see that until ISO ...
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Which is the best Digital Camera for HD Video Recording in budget $300? [closed]
I would like to purchase a Digital Camera. My budget is $300.
I need HD Video Recording + good sound quality. Because I need to record some guitar tutorials and performance.
Help me to findout ...
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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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Will it be a significant drawback to use a Nikkor af 70-300mm f/4-5.6G on an Nikon body without an AF motor?
I am a beginner at the moment and I am planning to buy Nikon D5100 + Nikon Nikkor AF 70-300mm f/4-5.6G, also with the kit lens (18-55mm VR lens). My question is both the camera and this particular ...
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NEF File Error: Could not complete your request because it is not the right kind of document
I took a bunch of photos earlier today on my Nikon D7000 camera in RAW format, as recommended to me by members of this forum.
I loaded all the pictures up onto my computer, but when I try to drag ...
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Do extension tubes work well with the AFS VR micro nikkor 105mm f/2.8G?
Has anyone who owns the Micro Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 G used extensions tubes with it? How does the lens perform in this case? I'm interested in getting magnification beyond 1:1. Will this help, and are ...
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Why I can only enable HDR in my Nikon P501's backlighting mode?
In my Nikon P501 I can only enable HDR on backlighting mode. Why?
Normally I use this mode when the sun is on the back and I am taking a picture of person, so that both things, the sun and the person ...
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Why are Zeiss lenses heavier and larger for Canon EF than Nikon F mounts?
We recently acquired specifications for all DSLR lenses by Carl Zeiss and almost always the Canon EF-mount version is larger and heavier than the Nikon F-mount version. The difference ranges from ...
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Will a Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 lens fit a Nikon 1 J1 camera?
Will a Tamron 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DI LD Macro (Nikon AF) fit a Nikon 1 J1 camera?
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Is there a quiet, affordable Nikon F mount camera (for timelapse)?
I'm planning to set up a long-running timelapse system to capture the view from my new office building. The problem is, other people work near me, and I don't want to disturb them with camera sounds ...
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Will a Sigma 35mm f/1.4 cropped to DX mode give adequate results vs full-frame Nikon 50mm f/1.4?
I own a D800 and the Nikon 50mm 1.4. I'm wondering, what if I bought the new beast Sigma 35mm f1.4 (sell my nikon) and if I need a 50mm, I just enable crop mode, which roughly give me a 50mm.
The ...
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Dark band obscuring upper third of live view screen and pictures taken on Nikon D5100
I discovered in live view on my Nikon D5100 there is a black band obscuring about a third of the screen. It rotates with the screen and stays on top. Shots I take now are also affected by this band. ...
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How close can a Nikon 1 J1 with 30-110mm lens “zoom in” to a shot?
I am trying to decide which camera to buy. Have looked into both the Nikon Coolpix P100 and 1 J1, and feel that the 1J1 is more adaptable, and has many features that I'd like to enjoy. But, I'm ...
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Nikkor AF-S 28-70mm 1:2.8 D autofocus problem
I had this lens for quite a few years now, it used to work as expected. I didn't use my stuff for a few months, maybe 6-8 months. I just bought a D600 and tried to use them. The AF does not work as it ...
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Nikon D5200 or D7000 for video [closed]
Which is better recording video?
I know the D5200 records at 6 frames more per second (30 vs 24) but, what about the autofocus in video or other aspects?
Thanks.
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Will my SB-600 work off camera with any camera?
I own a Nikon SB-600 flash and no camera. Now, looking for a new camera, I want to know if I could trigger the flash from another non-Nikon camera body.
I never use it on camera and therefore I ...
