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!

Thanks for the suggestions Gary, I think I "forgot" how to use a camera but I will work on this

Hello, I am having "issues" with a new D7200 I bought a month ago, which I think may be due to faulty shutter/exposure problems. Preface: I used to be an avid photo enthusiast with cameras such as the D90, & D7000 and lenses such as the 70-200 2.8 VR, 24-70 2.8 and the 85 1.8. I had a closed head injury which resulted in my selling my equipment, but now I am back & hoping I can wrap my mind around a camera again. As aforementioned, I just bought a new D7200 w/ the 18-140 kit lens (which I regret) because I immediately purchased a used 70-200 2.8 VR, a 17-55 2.8 (less $$$ than 24-70) and another 85 1.8G. My pictures with all lenses and in all modes (Auto. P, S A and M) are HORRIBLE!) Sorry I cannot upload any examples but they are all blurry or if less blurry they are either over or under exposed, in many examples to the point of being all black or all white. I get shutter speeds of lo. 25", 30", 4, 5, 30, up to 250 4.5 in shutter priority which leaves my image solid black Please help, this is not the experience I anticipated.