D70 speed issues - DPChallenge Forums

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/24/2005 08:53:28 PM · #1

So, all the advertising for the D70 says it will go to 1/8000 of a second. I cannot get it to go faster than 1/500 in manual mode. What am I not setting correctly? I cannot seem to translate the manual and get the answer..... HELP!!!!

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

01/24/2005 08:57:32 PM · #2

have the flash up? flash on it and on?

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

01/24/2005 08:57:54 PM · #3

Take the flash off.

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

01/24/2005 08:59:40 PM · #4

No flash... Bright daylight conditions... In manual mode I cannot seem to get it past 1/500

nsbca7

01/24/2005 09:02:06 PM · #5

Originally posted by RedSkyPhoto:

No flash... Bright daylight conditions... In manual mode I cannot seem to get it past 1/500

Sometimes they stick. Try smacking it against the wall a few times.

labuds

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

01/24/2005 09:02:51 PM · #6

not normal...

fotodude

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/24/2005 09:06:26 PM · #7

make sure your focus mode is C

_brando_

01/24/2005 09:10:09 PM · #8

Thank you Fotodude!!!!!! Yes, that is it... I wonder what the focus mode had to do with that but.....

fotodude

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/24/2005 09:12:42 PM · #9

no prob. thats what i'm here for i've read over that manual so many times.....any other ?s just PM me.

_brando_

dacrazyrn

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

01/24/2005 09:13:35 PM · #10

How about settings?
Custom Setting 5-ISO Auto? turn off
Custom Setting 16 AE Lock? AE-L button
Try the Menu reset.
Still sounds like it is expecting the flash on there for some reason. Check the contacts on the hot shoe?

EDTI-What was the focus mode on? I have mine on AF-S almost al the time unless I know I am going to hit action shots and never have ahd that problem.

Message edited by author 2005-01-24 21:15:12.

fotodude

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

01/24/2005 09:25:06 PM · #11

Originally posted by dacrazyrn:

EDTI-What was the focus mode on? I have mine on AF-S almost al the time unless I know I am going to hit action shots and never have ahd that problem.

if u shoot in the manual mode alot u are fine just leaving the camera in the AF-C mode but if u use any of the preset modes then u should switch otherwise leave it in C u be able to get faster shots when needed and your auto focus will turn out much more accurate.

thats all from me just a recomendation if u use the presets then rember to switch it back over.

*edit messed up the quote*

Message edited by author 2005-01-24 21:27:55.

KiwiChris

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

01/24/2005 09:38:28 PM · #12

Originally posted by nsbca7:

Originally posted by RedSkyPhoto:
No flash... Bright daylight conditions... In manual mode I cannot seem to get it past 1/500

Sometimes they stick. Try smacking it against the wall a few times.

ROFL :-)...

I've got this mental picture of RedSkyPhoto busting his D70 against the wall while the whole dpc community cheers him on.. :-).

Cheers, Chris H.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

01/24/2005 09:46:38 PM · #13

It's defective and will cause you ulcers.
I'm in the market for a "defective" D70 and will sacrifice a trade with you on my Oly E-10. You won't have to worry about 1/8000 sec, as it will only go to 1/640 sec.
ROFL