Company tricks are so old, the PlayStation and Xbox users know about, sometimes actualize the firmware take consequences of third party joysticks and accessories that not pay further the licenses and stop working.

Here I think is the same, but we have an advantage camera works fine usually without the last actualization consoles sometimes need it for online playing, and you must do it.

Always before actualize firmware, read about what consist the actualization if you don't need better not touch the camera. Not only Nikon, all trademarks do the same.

And one free tip, collect all the firmware versions of your camera before still not for download in Internet, sometimes companies delete it deliberates. And you need the old firmware factory versions like 1.00 or 1.01, and it's almost impossible to find.

.... Remember if something is working better not touch it, Microsoft Windows users believe this credo.

 

You are correct, Lupe.  It comes down to the old saying;  "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  True story.   

I like the idea a great deal.  However, currently I do not possess any Nikon gear.   I have been in the market lately and am seriously considering a 

Nikon D90 or another D200.  If it is required to use Nikon gear exclusively, then for the time being I will have to bow out.  Again, Peter an excellent idea.

Cheers,

Tony 

Would you mind sharing the answers?

No, of course not.  The Lexar CF Card is too big.  The camera is old technology and can only handle 8GB or less.  When viewing the image, in the upper

right hand corner, the number of shots taken is displayed this way:  1/1, 2/2, 3/3, etc., etc..  The numbers such as 5.2k or 1.3k indicate how many shots that

can still be taken before reaching CF Card capacity.  Fortunately,  I have two of these Maxell 8GB CF cards, so that helps save a few denaros. 

Thanks, Tony

A D300 without any firmware updates done maxes out @8 GB, one of the early updates made 32 GB cards usable. Most, but not all, 64 GB cards can be used after formatering them in-camera, but they will only format to 32 GB. I mostly used 32 GB SanDisk Professional cards in the one I had.

I understand.  Thank you.  My mistake was thinking that the camera had a dual card slot.  My computer, unfortunately does not have a CF Card reader.

So now I need to get USB cable or a CF Card Reader.  Any recommendations?

Thnx.  Tony

Just received a Nikon D300.  I noticed on the LCD panel the numbers: 5.2 k.  Been trying to find out what that means.

Also, How do I find the number of shots just taken?

Thnx very much. 

Tony

Okay, when I adjusted the size of my images to Large, these numbers changed to 1.3 k.  Does this number indicate how many shots can

be taken with this setting?

I also had a problem with a CF Lexar 128GB UDMA 7 160MB/s, 1066X.  The LCD panel had the word "Full" flashing with "0" in the lower

right hand corner.  I replaced the CF Lexar card with an older, Maxell 400X 8GB Maxdata CF and the camera then functioned just fine.

BTW, the Lexar CF card works just great on my Canon gear.  Interesting that the Nikon D300 does not recognize it.

Thanks for your assistance.  Tony

Alright, just received all of the answers I needed from Nikon.

Thnx.  Tony

The only other noticeable issue with the D300 is the very loud shutter.  Perhaps I am used the much quieter shutters on my Pentax and Canon gear.

I do however recall my D200 having a very loud and clunky sounding shutter.  I do not know if anything can be done about a very loud shutter. 

Many thnx.

Tony

Very nice series there, Bart.  If you really like images of old, rusty, relics/hulks, I will post a few of my selfies.  )

Thanks very much for sharing, friend.

Cheers mate,

Tony

A very well constructed capture.  Many thanks for sharing this beauty. 

Cheers mate, and "Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones."

Tony )

Canon EOS 80D body with a Canon EF-S 55-250mm, IS, STM Lens.

1/60s, F/5, ISO 200, Manual Priority Mode with Multi-Segment Metering. F/L @113mm.

Thanks a million for viewing.  Please view large. Thnx.  TT

"Happy Holidays."

Tony )

Our backyard Crocus. 

Nikon D300 with an AFNikkor 18-105mm, VR, SWM, DX, G, ED Lens.

1/60s, F/ 6.3, ISO 200, Manual Priority Mode with Spot Metering.  F/L @105mm.

Thanks very much for viewing.   Plse view large.  Thnx.  TT

Tony

A Christmas Angel.

Pentax K-7 with an SMC Takumar F 70-210mm, F/4-5.6 Lens.

1/60s, F/5.6, ISO 400, Manual Priority Mode with Spot Metering and 1EV.  F/L @70mm.

Thanks very much for viewing.   Plse view large.  Thnx.  TT

Tony

Thank you very much.

Tony

When fidgeting around with this camera in Shutter Priority Mode, I noticed it was impossible to adjust the Aperture Setting.

Is this normal?  I should add that when I set the Mode to Shutter Priority, the Aperture automatically defaults to F/4.2.  

Thanks very much for any and all assistance.

Cheers,

Tony )

A very well constructed image.  I really enjoy bird captures such as this.  Thanks very much for posting.

Tony

Nice shot, Tony!

 

--Ron

Thanks a million.  Greatly appreciated.

Tony

Lens: AF Nikkor 18-105mm,VR Lens Camera: Nikon D300 Photo Location: My backyard ISO: 200 Shutter Speed: 1/60s Aperture: F5.6.

Manual Priority Mode with Spot Metering. F/L @105mm.

Thanks very much for viewing.  Plse view large.  Thnx.  TT

Tony )

What an awesome capture, John.  Many thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Tony

g4aawpete,

Wonderful wildlife photography.  A very well constructed series and many thanks for the treats. 

Cheers mate,

Tony

Canon EOS 80D with a Canon EF-S 55-250mm, IS, STM Lens.

1/125s, F/5.6, ISO 2000, Manual Priority Mode and F/L @250mm.

Many thanks for viewing. )

Tony

Have had this lens for about a month now and just noticed last night a problem with zoom creep.  Should I send it back to

the seller or learn to deal with it?  Is there a home remedy for this issue?

Muchas Gracias,

Tony

Canon EOS Rebel T5 and a Canon EF-S 18~55mm, f/3.5~5.6, IS, STM II Lens.

1/60s, F/6.3, ISO 500, Shutter Priority Mode With CWA Metering.  F/L @ 55mm.

Thanks very much for viewing.   Plse view large.  thnx. 

Tony

A superb series.  Black & White to boot.  A great many thanks for posting sir.

Tony

What can I say?  I am very impressed with the results.  Using a Nikon D300 and an AF-SNikkor  18~105mm, 1:3.5~5.6 G  ED Lens, the sharpness I believe to be awesome.  No post sharpness applied, I did however do some serious cropping, and brought up

the brightness on the leaves only.

With aforementioned gear:  1/250s, F/11, ISO 800, Manual Priority Mode with Multi-Segment Metering.  F/L @105mm.

Thanks very much for viewing.   Plse view large.  Thnx.  TT

Tony

That's a nice image, Tony.

 

--Ron

A great many thanks, Ron.

Tony

Tony, they are pansies.

I thank you kindly there, Peter. 

Tony

Thanks very much, Peter.  A little more info.  When the lens is pointed upwards (totally vertical with the front element) that is the only time creep happens.

Turn the lens inverted and there is no creeping.  Not at all.  Since it is still under warranty, the best thing to do is to return it.

Again, many thanks.

Tony.