Apperture on Nikon d2x doesn't close after 3.5-4.5
It depends on the lens used, for example: with my 35mm f/2, the only usable apertures are from 2 to 3.2, with my 20mm f/2.8 the usable range is 2.8 - 4. Thus the smaller aperture openings (from 4.5 onwards) cannot be used ( "Err" is displayed on the top screen, where the shutter speed and aperture settings are shown). If anyone knows what to do, please let me know.
Re: apperture on Nikon d2x doesn't close after 3.5-4.5
You need to "lock" the lens at the smallest aperature. With the lens removed from the camera, rotate the ring to the smallest aperture, which is the largest number (like 16 or 22). Next to that number you will see a small slide switch. Move that switch. It loocks that ring at that setting.
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Hi Jennifer,
Not too sure what that is, but first thing I would check is that you lens is set to its smallest aperture, such as f/22. Many times that err message means the lens is not closed down all the way. After closing the lens down the camera dials will set the aperture. Also, on many Nikon D type lens, not the G type, there is a small push pull button to lock the lens as it smallest opening.
If you're using a lens with an aperture ring, simply set the exposure mode to Manual or Aperture priority and change the aperture by turning the aperture ring on the lens. In Aperture priority the camera will set the shutter speed appropriately, in Manual you have to determine the appropriate shutter speed. If you want to use such a lens in Shutter priority or one of the Program modes, you must set the aperture to its smallest setting (largest f/number) and lock it.
If you're using a lens without an aperture ring then it's a bit harder. You can only use the camera in Shutter priority or one of the Program modes. You turn the command dial on the camera to change the exposure, and the aperture will change. If you want to use an exposure different than what the meter suggests, you can adjust it by using either exposure compensation or changing the ISO setting (or both).
If you need a manual, you can download one from http://butkus.org/chinon/nikon/nikon_n6006af/nikon_n6006af.htm
In any of the P modes, turn the aperture ring on the lens to its smallest aperture (largest aperture) and lock it. You control the exposure by turning the command dial on the camera.
In S mode, lock the aperture ring as above. Turning the command dial changes the shutter speed and the aperture changes to match.
In A mode, control the aperture by turning the aperture ring on the lens and the shutter speed with change to match.
In M mode, control the aperture by turning the aperture ring on the lens and control the shutter speed by turning the command dial.
If the lens doesn't have an aperture ring, you can only use the P and S modes.
This is normal. the lens stay at the largest opening so you can see to focus, then the mechanics will close to the setting when the exposure is made. This is part of the reflex in single lens reflex (SLR). This part staying open when you focus keeps lyou from having to open the aperture to focus and then close it to the correct setting to shoot the picture.
What lens do you have attached? A flashing F-- indicates the camera and lens are not communicating. This can happen for several reasons:
1. There is no lens attached. Attach a lens.
2. There is a lens attached, but it's what Nikon calls a non-CPU lens. The lens lacks the electrical contacts to communicate with the camera. Set the exposure mode to Manual (M) and adjust the aperture using the aperture ring on the lens. You won't get any metering assistance from the camera's built-in meter.
3. There is a CPU lens attached. Remove the lens, clean the contacts both on the lens and the mount, then reattach the lens. If that doesn't solve it, then either the lens or the camera (or both) need service.
If the lens has an aperture ring, it must be locked at the mininum aperture (largest F/number). In PSAM modes use the command dial (possibly in conjunction with the exposure compensation button) to change shutter speed/aperture.
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The mechunism is jammed. Rather than force things, I would take it to a camera service shop that works on Nikon to unassemble the camera to get to the locking pins. Then they can find the fault and service the camera for you.
Depends on the lens. If it is a G lens, you have to do this on the camera body. Set the program dial to A and use the wheel on the camera body. If the lens is not a G lens but it's autofocus-capable, you can do the same.
The smallest aperture is the one with the highest number, this is normally f/22 or f/32.
If DSLR, that out the lens from body. Look into the lens, is aperture is closed or opened? It should be open on Canon and open or closes on Nikon(make sure you can turn the Aperture ring).
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