D5000 users

lucien

Senior Member
Good afternoon, it is here anyways lol. This camera is kind of bugging me but I think it's a setting issue. I have the kit lens on 18-55mm and I shoot in P mostly. ISO-A is flashing on my screen. And subject is too dark and the question mark thingy at the bottom left of the screen. I had a look at Ken R....'s guide and followed most of what he said. Do you think I should do a cold reset? I downloaded Nikon's manual, who should I go by Nikon or Ken? Or someone else? What do you guys use with the HI ISO noise sensitivity. If the subject is too dark it's an ISO issue that much I know, but what's throwing the camera off. I also find that it over exposes. May I have some of your tips?

thanks,
 

Marcel

Happily retired
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Go with the Nikon manual first. All the information is right in there. Take your time and find out what all these flashing symbols mean.
 

Marcel

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well thank you sir, so I should disregard everything mr rockwell says? Or does some info overlap aka the defaults
Well that's one thing you'll have to find out by yourself. There are many "Gurus" out there and I'm not going to preach for any of them. After all, religion should be a personal choice. :)
 

lucien

Senior Member
Have you effectively, closed my thread as it was opened? I did go through the manual but I'm having the issues I mentioned above in my op. I thought this forum/board was about exchange of information. Am I correct? It would be best if you just said. Lucien why don't you reset the camera and start over. Even that I don't want to do because it might just be 2 or 3 things that are putting it off. In any case thanks alot
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
Have you effectively, closed my thread as it was opened? I did go through the manual but I'm having the issues I mentioned above in my op. I thought this forum/board was about exchange of information. Am I correct? It would be best if you just said. Lucien why don't you reset the camera and start over. Even that I don't want to do because it might just be 2 or 3 things that are putting it off. In any case thanks alot
I read your opening post but I'm a little unclear on what the problem is, exactly...

I understand you're shooting in Program mode and it sounds like you're having issues with getting good exposure, but I'm not sure. Can you elaborate a little?
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lucien

Senior Member
yes I can, and I'm not around the camera at the moment. The main display screen shows exactly what I wrote in the op. Sorry the camera isn't with me I'm not at home. You can take what I wrote word for word. If a reset is required I'm more than willing to do that. But it might be a high iso sensitivity conflict or ... The question mark bottom left what is that about. I've had the thing for only a week. I"m not looking for cheats/shortcuts but want to get the full value out of this cam. I haven't left out anything from the original post. And this is looking at the display screen on the monitor by the way. The camera might be messed up because I bought it second hand then I'm screwed or ignore the messages. I was just seeking the best way to go about it

thanks for the inquiry
 

lucien

Senior Member
I"m willing to take a pic of the screen I see if that is allowed via my iphone. Might help the situation. If I get the green light. I will do so
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
yes I can, and I'm not around the camera at the moment. The main display screen shows exactly what I wrote in the op. Sorry the camera isn't with me I'm not at home. You can take what I wrote word for word. If a reset is required I'm more than willing to do that. But it might be a high iso sensitivity conflict or ... The question mark bottom left what is that about. I've had the thing for only a week. I"m not looking for cheats/shortcuts but want to get the full value out of this cam. I haven't left out anything from the original post. And this is looking at the display screen on the monitor by the way. The camera might be messed up because I bought it second hand then I'm screwed or ignore the messages. I was just seeking the best way to go about it
I'm trying to help you here but your posts read like a drowning man clutching at straws. I'm not understanding your first post, which is why I asked you to clarify, specifically, what the problem is. Sooooo yeah... Referring me back to your OP isn't really helping me glean any better understanding of your problem.

Maybe you just need to disable Auto-ISO... I dunno.
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lucien

Senior Member
I tried that, don't sweat it. That didn't work. thanks for your input. It is going to be really hard to look at the screen and post at the same time. Maybe write down what I see as it blinks. It's ok somethings are better left alone. Thought I would try. I might have picked up a dud. I'll try a reset tomm and close the thread accordingly
 

lucien

Senior Member
and after all this, you couldn't suggest I reset the camera? And is it worth it? Come on? your supposed to suggest resetting, and if the problem persists. The camera might be faulty. I'm not around the camera today. But ........ Aka it would be a start right. I don't want to get on anyone's bad side, are there foolproof/idiot things I should try? How about full auto mode? Is the screen still flashing? etc.
 

lucien

Senior Member
and after all this, you couldn't suggest I reset the camera? And is it worth it? Come on? your supposed to suggest resetting, and if the problem persists. The camera might be faulty. I'm not around the camera today. But ........ Aka it would be a start right. I don't want to get on anyone's bad side, are there foolproof/idiot things I should try? How about full auto mode? Is the screen still flashing? ect

d5000_lcd_graphic.jpg

this is the screen I'm referring to. Bottom left ? is blinking, auto iso is blinking and shutter speed and fstop is blinking the 2 in the middle graphic icons. Thank god for google
 

lucien

Senior Member
not going to get riled up, I thought it might be a setting conflict. Hence my post. My settings aren't like the pic but it is the screen I'm referring to
 

Horoscope Fish

Senior Member
and after all this, you couldn't suggest I reset the camera? And is it worth it? Come on? your supposed to suggest resetting, and if the problem persists. The camera might be faulty. I'm not around the camera today. But ........ Aka it would be a start right. I don't want to get on anyone's bad side, are there foolproof/idiot things I should try? How about full auto mode? Is the screen still flashing? etc.
*scratches head*

Well, typically I don't dispense advice on solving a problem before understanding the problem (at least partially) but hey, okay...

I suggest you do a two-button reset and, if the problem persists, it probably has nothing to do with it being a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment you may not yet fully understand and is a clear indication of a faulty camera.

Edit: Well now we're getting somewhere. So you're confused why those indicators are blinking, yes? This is the core of your problem?

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lucien

Senior Member
you are patient person and I appreciate, will let you know. I'm not giving up hope. Even if it ends up being a faulty cam. I'm not confused why they are doing that. They shouldn't be if I turn the auto iso off. and the exposure is right in the middle not over/under. Bracketing is off, from what I remember. I consider it an advance feature which I didn't engage, hence the dilema. Willing to work with you if your willing to work with me. Fair? :confused: active dlight is auto. I can't do everything from memory. I did try to leave most things as they were

ps, i reset the middle icon/picture screen to be ok and they still blink
 
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lucien

Senior Member
A+ certification and it's a sophisticated piece of electronics, all relative of course :) kind of condescending of you isn't it?
 

Marcel

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Lucien, did you look in the manual to find out what it means when iso-A is flashing?Since I don't have the D5000 it's hard for me to diagnose your problem.
But, looking through my D7000 manual here is what I found when reading the auto-iso chapter:

When sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user, these indicators blink and the altered value is shown in the information display.
(D7000 user manual page 104).
So please go through your manual and learn what's what with your camera. It will make you a better user after all and you will be able to shoot pictures instead of just fiddling around in different menus.

Hope this helps.
 
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