dorothy_kay

Help! I have a Nikon D5600 and 18-140DX VR kit lens. The camera worked fine when I first bought it new, but after playing with the settings it won't even focus anymore, and actually looks like a double(triple) exposure! ???. I am trying to factory reset to no avail. Pressing 'menu'/'info' does not work, nor does Shooting Menu > Reset Shooting Menu. I reset to 'yes', but it does not reset. The only mode the camera now works in is AUTO. Thank you.

Thank you for your answers. I discovered that the lens does NOT operate in any camera settings while in Auto focus mode. But when I set it on Manual focus it is operable. It is a brand new lens with full warranty which was purchased online from a reputable store. I will be returning it for a refund and repurchasing from a local camera shop I can establish a relationship with. Mike, I'm glad to hear that you love yours. I can't wait to get a new copy!

I have a new Nikon D5600 which works great with my Nikkor glass. The problem is with the new Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM for Nikon lens that I just purchased. It doesn't do a thing! I checked compatibility and it is supposed to be a great lens for my camera, but what is going on??? The shutter release button doesn't even work.

Gary, thanks for these GREAT tips! I am indeed "resetting" continually and things get very confusing. Camera, manual, notepad/pen & only 1 or 2 changes at a time. Got it.

Thanks much gentlemen. The camera is awesome & I'm sure as I progress I'll absolutely love it!

RJ and Andrew thank you both for your time & input. Andrew, yes "easy exposure compensation" was turned on but "background only" was not. RJ I went outdoors (cold Michigan grey day) and shot a variety of subjects. P mode and ISO 100. EXIF ranged from 1/125 @ 5.6 to 1/400 @5.6. Images were spot on. Back I go to the tutorials-they are the ideal way for me to learn.

I implemented your suggestion in a light filled room with an 8ft doorwall. Until I reached ISO 800 the shutter speeds were still too low. Seems I should be able to use a disposable camera in this light. But at ISO 800 all images are tack sharp and exposure is spot on. Thanks.

Thank you Matthew & Rodeo Jo, I took my camera to a repair shop and the man said that the camera was functioning perfectly & user error was the cause of my problems. I came home & followed all the instructions above in "auto" mode. Images were fine. I then used "P" mode but all the shutter speeds were too slow. When I turned flash on (in P mode) pics were fine. Interestingly, all the fastest shutter speeds were in "auto" mode but there was an unfavorable color shift. "P" mode had the best images I cannot however get any acceptable pics with my "fast" lenses w/o using flash. So I guess I'll Just start from the beginning and watch u tube/read everything I can.

Rodeo Joe I have a Macbook Pro.

Thank you Rodeo Joe, Peter, Matthew & Allen for your suggestions. I am using the camera in P Mode, 18-140 lens, ISO 100, have reset the camera & checked auto focus. same issues remain. You tube videos are a great suggestion to get me familiar with the body and I will check the flash and auto bracketing setting. I used to buy all my equipment at a wonderful photo shop which closed after 50 yrs, and bought this at Best Buy. If I cannot figure this out I will take it to a camera repair shop for their opinion before returning to the store. Again thanks. I am just so anxious to shoot again!