kirk_schroll Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>Hello Everyone,<br> I just picked up a Nikon D300 and having a little trouble with it. I can shoot pictures with it but, they won't write to my CF card and I can't get them to preview on the LCD screen on the back. Wondering if I need certain settings or what exactly am I doing wrong. I tried the card in my D70 and it works fine. Any help would be appreciative. Thanks</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Clemmons Photography Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>Did you format the card in the D300 prior to using it?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bradtke Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>Format the card in the D300. And or try a different card</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk_schroll Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>I did, a few times. It's showing I have number of pictures on the card but isn't writing anything to see, everything is black. I'm hoping it's not some type of sensor malfunction.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bradtke Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>Have you tried looking at the histogram? Have you tried looking at the images on a computer?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk_schroll Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>When I looked at the images on the laptop, I can faintly see the object I'm shooting. On the top screen on the camera(by the shutter release button), there is a "gauge" that reads +.......0......- It's flashing and all the way over to the negative symbol. I'm not sure what it is for, I've checked all the settings and can't seem to get it to zero </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Doo Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>It's the exposure-compensation meter. To the right is less exposure, and to the left is more exposure. Move it to the middle for normal exposure (press the "+/-" button on top right of camera and dial the sub-command button).</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_bradtke Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 <p>Mary has it. The exposure compensation is set to underexpose.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_halliwell Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 <p>I guess it's time for a full RESET, not just the 2-button type. It might equally have the internal exposure compensation set, the one that doesn't show up on any dial or gauge. It's on menu b6. It's only <strong>+</strong> or <strong>-</strong> 1EV, but you should have it on zero until you might want to change it yourself at a later date.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirk_schroll Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 <p>Thanks Mike....That's what it was. Thanks to each and everyone of you for the help in making my 300 work and shoot better pictures. I am very much appreciative!!!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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