Upgraded from Canon XS to Nikon D5100, but I'm having one problem with my Nikon

whitebox321

New member
Hey!

So, I had an entry level Canon for 2 years. I knew this camera like the back of my hand! It was great. Never had problems. However, I decided I wanted a Nikon...mainly because of the higher ISO and 1080p video (amazing!!!).

90% of the time, my camera is in manual (the other 10% is usually in aperture priority). I've read the manual once and I've played around the settings for a while (well, I've had it for a month). THe problem is that it's slow (compared to my Canon). Yes, I know about ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc. For example: Today I took pictures inside a lit classroom during the day (so there was windows). Even at an ISO of 500, aperture around 4.2, and shutter speed at 1/80, the pictures came out a bit blurry. In fact, even when I'm out in the sunlight at 250 ISO (same aperture and shutter speed), the pictures are a bit blurry. Hm...confused as to why.

I don't have any problems with my old Canon. What might it be with my Nikon? Is there anything that might slow it down? Certain settings I should remove or turn off? Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
 

pedroj

Senior Member
Hey!

So, I had an entry level Canon for 2 years. I knew this camera like the back of my hand! It was great. Never had problems. However, I decided I wanted a Nikon...mainly because of the higher ISO and 1080p video (amazing!!!).

90% of the time, my camera is in manual (the other 10% is usually in aperture priority). I've read the manual once and I've played around the settings for a while (well, I've had it for a month). THe problem is that it's slow (compared to my Canon). Yes, I know about ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc. For example: Today I took pictures inside a lit classroom during the day (so there was windows). Even at an ISO of 500, aperture around 4.2, and shutter speed at 1/80, the pictures came out a bit blurry. In fact, even when I'm out in the sunlight at 250 ISO (same aperture and shutter speed), the pictures are a bit blurry. Hm...confused as to why.

I don't have any problems with my old Canon. What might it be with my Nikon? Is there anything that might slow it down? Certain settings I should remove or turn off? Any help would be greatly appreciate it.

Either your moving [bad technique]or the subject is moving..Use your flash and select AF-C...
 

pedroj

Senior Member
Show some of your blurry images...If you didn't have problems with that other brand :devilish:with these settings in similar situations it may be a wonky lens
 

westmill

Banned
Hey!

So, I had an entry level Canon for 2 years. I knew this camera like the back of my hand! It was great. Never had problems. However, I decided I wanted a Nikon...mainly because of the higher ISO and 1080p video (amazing!!!).

90% of the time, my camera is in manual (the other 10% is usually in aperture priority). I've read the manual once and I've played around the settings for a while (well, I've had it for a month). THe problem is that it's slow (compared to my Canon). Yes, I know about ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc. For example: Today I took pictures inside a lit classroom during the day (so there was windows). Even at an ISO of 500, aperture around 4.2, and shutter speed at 1/80, the pictures came out a bit blurry. In fact, even when I'm out in the sunlight at 250 ISO (same aperture and shutter speed), the pictures are a bit blurry. Hm...confused as to why.

I don't have any problems with my old Canon. What might it be with my Nikon? Is there anything that might slow it down? Certain settings I should remove or turn off? Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
You say your shooting at 80th of a sec, but that meens nothing without knowing at what focal lengh.
80th of sec hand held is just about good enough for 40mm max on apsc. Dont forget... 40 on apsc = 60mm.
 

pedroj

Senior Member
Hey!

So, I had an entry level Canon for 2 years. I knew this camera like the back of my hand! It was great. Never had problems. However, I decided I wanted a Nikon...mainly because of the higher ISO and 1080p video (amazing!!!).

90% of the time, my camera is in manual (the other 10% is usually in aperture priority). I've read the manual once and I've played around the settings for a while (well, I've had it for a month). THe problem is that it's slow (compared to my Canon). Yes, I know about ISO, aperture, shutter speed, etc. For example: Today I took pictures inside a lit classroom during the day (so there was windows). Even at an ISO of 500, aperture around 4.2, and shutter speed at 1/80, the pictures came out a bit blurry. In fact, even when I'm out in the sunlight at 250 ISO (same aperture and shutter speed), the pictures are a bit blurry. Hm...confused as to why.

I don't have any problems with my old Canon. What might it be with my Nikon? Is there anything that might slow it down? Certain settings I should remove or turn off? Any help would be greatly appreciate it.
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I think the poster is blaming his tools instead of his lack of photography skills....:rolleyes:
 

jdeg

^ broke something
Staff member
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I think the poster is blaming his tools instead of his lack of photography skills....:rolleyes:

I wouldn't jump to conclusions without getting some more information first.
 

KWJams

Senior Member
I agree that more info is needed to help us.
Is the lens VR function turned on?
What focus mode is the camera set on?
What AF-Mode?
What metering mode is it on with all the light coming from windows?
 

pedroj

Senior Member
I just think the poster is a canon shooter [still] and trying to stir the pot...He hasn't had any input for 3 days...

My opinion and I'll apologize if wrong..His site name is whitebox...
 
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AC016

Senior Member
Not sure if you will even read this, but i had similar issues when i first started to use my d3000. Fixed it by using the flash and made sure vr was turned on. blury? Do u mean ou of focus or blury as in people mving are blurred?
 
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