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12/08/2010 04:12:25 AM · #1 |
Hey guys! I m new here. I just got my first Dslr. I got a question. Sometimes when i try to shoot a photo i push the button but nothing happens. If i zoom out a little bit, it shoots. Why is that?
Thanx in advance! :) |
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12/08/2010 04:13:43 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by chris23:
Hey guys! I m new here. I just got my first Dslr. I got a question. Sometimes when i try to shoot a photo i push the button but nothing happens. If i zoom out a little bit, it shoots. Why is that?
Thanx in advance! :) |
Failure to focus? |
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12/08/2010 04:15:33 AM · #3 |
| Welcome Chris! Your DSLR probably has those red dots you see through the viewfinder - they are autofocus dots. Sometimes if you have selected a specific AF point and it does not find anything to focus on, it will not let you snap the pic. That's my guess anyway. Others might chime in with more plausible or technical answers. Enjoy your stay here. |
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12/08/2010 04:16:15 AM · #4 |
That's Karma...
You should switch to Canon
:D |
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12/08/2010 04:33:51 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by chris23:
Hey guys! I m new here. I just got my first Dslr. I got a question. Sometimes when i try to shoot a photo i push the button but nothing happens. If i zoom out a little bit, it shoots. Why is that?
Thanx in advance! :) |
You are probably too close to what you are trying to focus on.. like others have said, the camera hasn't focused. When you zoom out, the camera is able to focus and then take a picture. If you look on the front of your lens or the side, it should say how close you can focus (probably around 30-50cm away)
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12/08/2010 03:13:56 PM · #6 |
ok! thanx guys! :)
@FocusPoint: hahaha
Message edited by author 2010-12-08 15:14:22. |
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12/08/2010 03:19:31 PM · #7 |
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12/08/2010 03:20:51 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by chris23:
ok! thanx guys! :)
@FocusPoint: hahaha |
you can test our theory by turning off the auto focus (switch to MF on the lens) and it should work. |
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12/08/2010 03:39:57 PM · #9 |
| Hi Chris! Welcome. Prepare to be abused. |
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12/08/2010 04:23:22 PM · #10 |
I tried the MF and it shoots everything! Thanx! The thing is that the pictures are blur if i don't let it AF first. How do i focus on MF?
Thanx in advance for the help! :) I m really excited with my dslr!!! :) :) :) |
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12/08/2010 04:33:40 PM · #11 |
| You actually have to look through the viewfinder, dude. Spin your focus ring until it's in focus? Or change it back to autofocus and step back and let autofocus work? |
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12/08/2010 04:38:21 PM · #12 |
Hi Chris and welcome to DPC.
The focus ring for the 18-55 is at the front of the lens. You need to switch from A to M first, this will give you manual focus. My wife  motherlee has the D3000 and it is a good starter camera. I have taken photos with it, the D90 and the D300 and it compares well.
Get used to your camera, enjoy hunting for a good photo. Be prepared for harsh comments at times here and ask questions:)
Message edited by author 2010-12-08 16:38:31. |
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12/08/2010 04:43:47 PM · #13 |
Ok!thanx very much! :) i don't mind bad comments cause i m a newbie and they will help me improve. I ll try to enter one or both of the challenges! :)
Message edited by author 2010-12-08 17:32:24. |
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