charlie_garcia Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 Just got my new "reconditioned" N65 today and when i attached the Sigma lenses that came with it the camera would not completely focus. i followed step by step what the manual said to do but it still doesnt work. the viewfinder looks really hazy and i can barely make out the green viewfinder numbers and information on the bottom. as for the actual viewfinder i cant see it. the only thing i can make out is a thin black line that runs horizonally through the center of the viewfinder. what is this? its not in the manual. i dont know if i got a f@%#$D up camera or if its these crap lenses. the instruction manual said that when using Non-CPU lenses to set the exposure mode to manual. i did this and it made no difference. someone please help me out. im frustrated as all hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 If you cannot see the LCD readout at the bottom of the viewfinder (fstop, shutter speed, etc.) then it is NOT your lens. Most probably, the diopter correction setting is wrong (small black sliding switch on the viewfinder). Adjust the diopter setting as you look through the viewfinder. That should fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim schwaiger Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 I agree that it's probably the diopter adjustment. Take of the rubber eye-piece and adjust it until the digital display is in focus. The lens is probably focusing perfectly. I don't think the N65 has a black line in middle of the viewing area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_garcia Posted December 2, 2002 Author Share Posted December 2, 2002 thanks for the replies. i fixed the hazyness by removing the eyepiece and doing as described. however, my camera still wont autofocus. this im pretty sure has something todo with the Sigma lenses. when i install the lens i get a flashing FEE on the display screen that soon goes away, and then it doesnt work. i did i search and found a guy having the same problem with an F100 and a zoom Tokina lens. Should i return these lenses or what? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd peach seattle, washi Posted December 2, 2002 Share Posted December 2, 2002 <i> when i install the lens i get a flashing FEE </i> <p> Is the aperture on the lens set to minimum (usually 16 or 22)? This is what FEE indicates on most Nikon AF cameras, that the lens isn't set to minimum aperture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie_garcia Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 yea sorry guys im just an idiot. i figured it all out with your help. im just a dumb newbie...but not for long. seriously thanks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now