chris_graamans

Thanks, all. I have all the manuals, just wondered if I missed something. Yes, I understand there are other ways to do the settings quickly.

Joseph, Rodeo: Yes, I know how to use the external controls to change the metering area, but I was trying for a one step process to switch between shooting situations, and wishing that metering area (and focus mode and area) stick to their banks along with other settings. Some settings that are controlled by external buttons (WB, file format, ISO, e.g.) DO stick to the banks.

I just got my new D500, and am trying to customize the settings. Have set up 'photo shooting menu banks' to suit various situations, but one thing that doesn't stick with the menu bank is exposure metering area (spot vs center weighted, etc.). There doesn't seem to be a way to make it happen under 'custom settings bank' either. Am I missing something? Thanks in advance, Chris

I do too. It's timing the button press for those moments that I have trouble with ;)

I have a different Nikon body, but on mine there is a menu setting for 'number of shots' and 'interval timing' for self timer. Maybe the previous owner had it set to 5?

Ruslan, Your idea of manual mode with auto ISO yields essentially the same result. Exception: if you reach the top of the ISO range in manual, you get an under exposed frame, but at your preset shutter speed. In Aperture preferred mode, it will drop below the base shutter speed you've set, and get you a blurry shot that's well exposed. At least on my camera, at the 6400 ceiling, under exposure results in unusable material, whereas motion blur may still work. On your gear? You'll have to experiment. I use single exposure rather than continuous, and try to hit it on the peak moments, but continuous may work better for you.

I have shot ballet, a few times, but what I ended up doing was determined, of course, by the lighting used. Lighting is generally on the dim side, and varies, scene to scene, moment to moment, and from one end of the stage to the other. Plus, there is often a lot of contrast between subject(s) and background. What I have had luck with, is spot metering each exposure (generally taken on the face of a dancer) at the same time as single point 3D follow focusing on the same. Aperture priority, generally wide open at f/2.8, with auto ISO set with a minimum 1/320th and a max of 6400 ISO. Most shots end up being at 3600-6400 ISO. If you have more light, lower ISO or up the shutter speed. If it is darker, well, pick your evil, blur or grain. Even at 1/320th, I end up trying to grab the moment of least movement. It is amazing how fast dancers move.

<p>Did you check to see if bracketing was turned on?</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses!<br> Wouter, I went through the trouble shooting part of the manual and saw the bit about removing and reinserting while turned on - tried it to no effect. Regarding your other point, letting it discharge (I assume you mean the capacitor?) completely, I'll let it sit for a while and try again. Any idea how long that takes? I really would like to get back to reliable operation - intermittent will mean I get rid of it / send it off for repair.<br> Shun, the battery orientation was not the issue. And thanks for the warning about the high voltage - I'm hesitant to tackle repairs myself.<br> Tyrone, thanks for the low cost option, but again, too risky for me.<br> Again, thanks for the help,<br> Chris</p>

<p>Greetings!<br> I have an SB-600 flash that quit working. I can turn it on and off, go into menus to change settings. The display works fine, ready light comes on. Batteries are fresh (tried several sets). The problem is that it will not emit any light at all. Not via flash button on the unit, not activated by the camera. Reset to factory settings made no difference. I've used units like this for a long time - this has me puzzled. Anything I might have missed? Ideas of what might be malfunctioning, cost of repair needed? Thanks for your assistance!<br> Chris</p>

<p>Wonderful pictures, all.<br> Here's a hummingbird in our yard, taken last week.<br> Chris</p>

<p>I use D7100, which may be similar:<br> For most settings, when you change settings while in a particular mode (PASM), they will stick with that mode, not with the others. So, if you want to have settings that hold across multiple modes, you have to change them in each mode. Some exceptions exist, e.g. file type.<br> Hope this helps,<br> Chris</p>

<p>Rollie,<br> I don't know what camera you shoot with, but on my nikon cameras, files get written to a new folder when the count rolls over past 999. Gave me one hell of a scare once. Playback on camera only shows one folder at a time, and I thought the whole first part of the shoot was lost. In case the same happened to you, go back to the memory cards (assuming they've not been overwritten yet...), set your uploading software to take ALL folders from the cards. Hope you get this taken care of,<br> Chris</p>