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help! extension tube d50

  • 16-02-2007 12:03pm
    #1
    maggiemay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭


    i just got my new manual extension tubes for my nikon d50 in the post. but to my SHOCK the box had no instructions. i fitted them, turned my camera on to manual ( cos theyre not AF tubes) and it wont take pictures. i dont know what to do. the f number in the top right of my status screen (top of camera not back) is showing nothing. with all 3 tubes on the camera i can see only black through the lens. with one on i can barely make out a picture. the lens im using is a 28-100 af nikkor.


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  • #2
    311
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    Try the smallest of the tubes first ,put the tube on the lens first .
    Then attach the lens and tube to the camera ,turn the camera on.


  • #3
    maggiemay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maggiemay


    i have done this. there is a small round flashing dot showing up at the bottom left side of my view when i look through the eyepiece. i think the camera thinks the lens isnt attached. ive taken them off again and made sure they both click into place but still no joy.

    i also took the lens and tube off the camera and tried to take a picture. the display is giving exactly the same readout as when both are attached..


  • #4
    311
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,332 ✭✭✭311


    The tubes must not have any contacts on them for the lens ,sorry I can't help you anymore :o


  • #5
    maggiemay
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭maggiemay


    thanks for your help i got it to work i had the af/m knob at the bottom of the camera set to manual but not the circular dial at the top with all the different settings. it was supposed to be at "m" too... sorry if i wasted your time..


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