Without warning, I have lost my viewfinder grid. Yes, it is turned ON in the Custom Setting Section of the Menu. What shows in the viewfinder now is a long, horizontal rectangle with partial grid above and below it. I can also see my single point focus point. One person at B&H suggested that another setting could be interfering with it in some way. I do not have a clue what that might be. Has anyone else had this issue or know a fix I could try. I hope I have provided enough... Read more ..read more

Hello. Need some advice please. I purchased a Canon point and shoot SX70 and have used it a bit and decided to go for a dslr. Found a gently used D3400 with only 430 clicks with as 18-55 lens. I’ve since purchased an f1.8 and a 70-200 lens. Question is twofold: Any other lens I need, and although the SX 70 has 65x zoom do I really need it anymore? Thanks ..read more

Has anyone used this PRC (Pre-Release Capture) function (Z cameras) in the field (e.g., wildlife)? What are your settings and how do you implement the function? How do you go back to your original (default) non-PRC shooting mode when you need to? If you use BBAF only, how do you get "PRC"? Hope to get some answers here for my intention of using PRC. Thanks ..read more

So... Was out today and decided to try some bracketing. I have a D7200, Think I set it up right on the camera. According to the top screen it was setup to take 5 photos at 2 exposure stops difference. But the camera only took one photo. Does it not work with Raw files? Or is it useless with raw files? Jeffrey Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk ..read more

I bought a lens to take picture og eclipse with the D60. The lens fits great. Went out to see if the lens was strog enough, it was. I could not get the camera to work. Took the lens off and the camera worked. I have no experience with the sun. Help ..read more

Hello, I'm reaching out for some guidance on capturing captivating night sky photography. I've recently become fascinated with astrophotography and I'm eager to learn more about capturing the beauty of the night sky. Specifically, I'm interested in tips and techniques for photographing stars, the Milky Way, and celestial events such as meteor showers. I currently shoot with a Nikon Z6 II and have a few lenses in my kit, including a 24-70mm f/2.8 and a 14-24mm f/2.8. While I've... Read more ..read more

I want to know if there is a cheaper side of a filter to take a picture of eclipse with my D60. My grandchildren want Papa to do it ..read more

I combine two hobbies. Wildlife photography and hiking. To my own detriment, I don't have any prime lenses. I do like getting the best quality images I can from my AF Zooms, however. I've read, and agree, that with most 'all in one' zooms, quality will drop off at max telephoto settings. Do any of you search for a sweet spot? Example: 18 to 300mm telephoto maybe backed off to 250mm or so ..read more

I just got my new Z8 yesterday. After checking all (or most) body parts, I found the eyecup of the EVF seems to block my view a little and cause discomfort. I wear glasses when shooting and did not experience this issue with my other cameras (D3500 and Z6ii). Now I just removed the eyecup from my Z8 and felt better. Wonder if anyone had the same experience with eyecups of their cameras? Can removing eyecup from EVF cause any adverse effects? Love to hear your opinion ..read more

I have set up back button focusing on my D7500 and it works OK. But the camera still takes pictures when not in focus. My AF-S and AF-C priority selections are both "focus." AF Activation is set to AF-ON only. My C1 Shutter-release button AE-L is set to OFF. I have the exact same settings on my D7000 and it works just fine. I must be missing something. Thank you ..read more