Focus problem with my Nikon

(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-14-2009, 8:07 AM

I have a 2 1/2 year old D80. I can no longer control the focus points when I switch from Auto-Area mode to Single area mode. I can switch between the modes but the rear curser button doesn't allow me to switch between the focus points.

Any ideas?

(rson) · (rson) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 07-15-2009, 12:36 PM

take your lens off and clean the contacts both on the lens and the camera. They get dirty and don't focus correctly.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-15-2009, 8:10 PM

Seems to me AF point selection is internal to the camera and lens independent but cleaning the contacts certainly is worth a try.

You can control the ability to select different AF points or which ones are selectable on Canon bodies using custom functions perhaps it;s the same on your Nikon and you inadvertently changed your settings? If neither of the above it sounds like your rear cursor control is defective.

(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-16-2009, 9:06 AM

I don't think it's the contacts, I cleaned them anyway but still the same result. In Auto Area mode - it selects the AF points but when I switch it to Single Area or Dynamic Area, I can't move them. The rear cursor works fine in all the other uses for it. But when it comes to the AF points... no dice. I don't think it is selectable in a custom functions setting but maybe someone knows.

(alans) · (alans) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 07-16-2009, 12:53 PM

Are you sure that you have the L button unlocked?
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(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-18-2009, 10:47 AM

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

As soon as I saw this post I ran out and got my camera and that was it.

I can't believe it was something so simple.

(rson) · (rson) **Join Date: Jun 2002** 07-19-2009, 10:16 PM

You can blow me a kiss later.

(deltawake) · (deltawake) **Join Date: Sep 2004** 07-20-2009, 7:21 AM

I think Alan gets the kiss.

(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-20-2009, 9:34 AM

Yes. Alan gets the kiss. Although I won't enjoy it

(alans) · (alans) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 07-20-2009, 9:39 AM

I have done it may times myself. Glad to help out.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-20-2009, 7:55 PM

HEY! How about an honorable mention! I said it was the camera settings before Alan LOL.

(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-21-2009, 9:27 AM

Fine Rich can have a kiss too. But no tongue because you were only partially correct. Alan gets the GFE kiss

(kitewake) · (kitewake) **Join Date: Jul 2007** 07-22-2009, 7:39 PM

Go manual. After a bit of practice...your shots will be so much better.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-23-2009, 6:35 AM

What??????

I'm gonna buy a Nikon, learn which stupid switches turn off by mistake and then next time I'll get the tongue!

(Message edited by richd on July 23, 2009)

(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-26-2009, 1:12 PM

Go manual? Ummmm... that has nothing to do with the focus points.

I stopped shooting with the green rectangle long time ago.

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Rich, you aren't allowed to switch over. Your Nikon card has been denied.

(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-27-2009, 7:31 AM

Cool picture, substitute blue Colt Pythons for those ugly Sigs and it would be perfect!

(bigdad) · (bigdad) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 07-27-2009, 7:46 AM

Nah, I'll take the .40 cal Sig with the 12 + 1 over a six shot anytime. Of course if I'm getting in a gun battle this is my weapon of choice. Colt M4.

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(richd) · (richd) **Join Date: Oct 2003** 07-27-2009, 7:03 PM

I'm a big Colt wheelgun fan/collector, unfortunately (fortunately?) I didn't buy them because I ever expected to actually have to use one.

I agree with you on the M4, I have a Lt Recce myself in case of a SHTF scenario, of course I'm stuck with 10 round mags and a bullet button. I built it from parts - loads of fun to shoot and accurate as hell.

Anyhow that's a cool image. I'm assuming you took that after the final volley- since the slides are all back?