New to the 7100

[rn4488]

Tried writing this earlier so if it is doubled up ,,,sorry.

I recently bought a D7100, But my first DSLR was a 5200 bought just 6-8 months ago.
I became very comfortable with the 5200, got the 7100 because,,Brand new and less than 700.00 with a full warranty (and a USA model). Could just not pass that up.

My question is,,,,(realizing I am brand new to this camera and to photography in general)
The 7100 pics are not near as clear or in focus as the 5200, I have tried everything i can think of and a few suggestions from friends.
Is there any known camera problems with the 7100 that could cause out of focus pics?
I have used several different lenses and there is no difference in the outcome, also used manual focus a couple times and seem to get much better but not perfect.

Any help is much appreciated, really want to use the 7100 over the 5200, but just not getting the expected or desired results....
THANKS,,,,

 

[Marilynne]

I was having out of focus problems with my D7100 back in November. Check the focus-mode selector on the bottom of the front left side of the camera. Make sure it's in AF not M. In your manual it's #13 on page 3.
http://nikonites.com/d7100/18130-d7100-auto-focus-gone.html#axzz2f47r2tj7

 

[Horoscope Fish]

I was having out of focus problems with my D7100 back in November. Check the focus-mode selector on the bottom of the front left side of the camera. Make sure it's in AF not M. In your manual it's #13 on page 3.

Adding to this, make sure your LENS has the auto-focus switch in "MF/A" mode as well. This allows for both manual and automatic focus.

Also, what lens, or lenses, are you using on your '7100?

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[rn4488]

Thanks Marilynne, Thats one of the things i have already checked, Have looked at a couple different , FAQ's, and troubleshooting guides. everything i find is good or in the correct setting. am afraid it is in the camera itself, (that would let me off the hook, of just being bad at using this camera)
THANKS,,

 

[rn4488]

I have used the following lenses with the D7100.
Sigma 150-500
Tamron 70-200, f2.8
Nikon 55-300
Nikon 50 mm f1.8
Nikon 80-400
Nikon 18-200
Nikon 18-55
I have a few more lenses but not used with the 7100 yet.

 

[Marilynne]

Try flipping the lever a few times. Mine was in AF, but after about 3 or 4 flips, it starting working correctly.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

Try flipping the focus lock switch a few times as well; the one on the back of the camera attached to the "OK" button. You want this switch in the lower/dot position, not in "L" (Lock) mode, like you see in the picture.

I've inadvertently flipped this switch a few times, causing no end of confusion...

 

[bigal1000]

Tried writing this earlier so if it is doubled up ,,,sorry.

I recently bought a D7100, But my first DSLR was a 5200 bought just 6-8 months ago.
I became very comfortable with the 5200, got the 7100 because,,Brand new and less than 700.00 with a full warranty (and a USA model). Could just not pass that up.

My question is,,,,(realizing I am brand new to this camera and to photography in general)
The 7100 pics are not near as clear or in focus as the 5200, I have tried everything i can think of and a few suggestions from friends.
Is there any known camera problems with the 7100 that could cause out of focus pics?
I have used several different lenses and there is no difference in the outcome, also used manual focus a couple times and seem to get much better but not perfect.

Any help is much appreciated, really want to use the 7100 over the 5200, but just not getting the expected or desired results....
THANKS,,,,

Maybe that's why you got it for $700. That price seems too low to be true to me!!!!!!!

 

[john*thomas]

Super price for one new. I looked for weeks and paid a bit more than that for my D7100 with some clicks on it. I had (have) a D5100. While some of the pics I've taken haven't been super clear I know it was of my own doing as most were. I did double check all the suggestions above and I'm set where suggested.

Maybe post an example?

 

[rn4488]

I got it for that price because of another situation that i was dealing with Nikon on and wound up getting 40% off.
An unbeatable deal I would think.

 

[rn4488]

Close up pic was takin with D5200, with a Sigma 150-500 mm lens, f6.3, ss 1/320

Further away one is takin with D7100, same lens same settings. But it is just not acceptable.

 

[Horoscope Fish]

Close up pic was takin with D5200, with a Sigma 150-500 mm lens, f6.3, ss 1/320

Further away one is takin with D7100, same lens same settings. But it is just not acceptable.

Well the problem could be your lens, your camera body or, as is often the case, one of "pilot-error". The latter can be difficult for us to rule that out in a forum because we're not there in the same room with you. To help troubleshoot the issue I would suggest doing a reset on the camera and then try taking some very simple pictures, in good light, with the camera in full "Automatic". If you have a different lens you could try working with that would help as well.

We need to figure out where, exactly, the problem lies.

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[egosbar]

yes good deal , do a focus check , it could be forward or back focusing , google up focus check , i just use a ruler and shoot at about 45 degress and see if it is focusing on the number i am aiming at , if not it may be backfocusing or forward focusing , it happens and there is adjustments for this in the camera but i wouldnt play unless sure and id probably send it back on warranty if it is doing that, is it happening with all lenses

you will need too check with the widest aperture

 

[egosbar]

put the exif data up for the d7100 shot

are you shooting of a tripod if so turn of vr on your lens

what was the focal length , remember you have too have your shutter speed match your lens distance for hand held and allow for crop sensor so for 100mm you need at least 1/150 , i use this rule even with image stabilisation until my shooting technique improves

 

[rn4488]

Thank you, I am going to try the suggestions this morning..

 

[rn4488]

7100 shot. sigma 150-500 mm lens at approx 425. f 6.3, ss 1/320

I rarely use a tripod, and my vr was on both shots, it was on the first setting, 1 of 2. not off, this lens has two on selections.
I have several lenses i can use to test with.
I will post my results after i run the suggested tests..

THANKS!!!

 

[bigal1000]

Tried writing this earlier so if it is doubled up ,,,sorry.

I recently bought a D7100, But my first DSLR was a 5200 bought just 6-8 months ago.
I became very comfortable with the 5200, got the 7100 because,,Brand new and less than 700.00 with a full warranty (and a USA model). Could just not pass that up.

My question is,,,,(realizing I am brand new to this camera and to photography in general)
The 7100 pics are not near as clear or in focus as the 5200, I have tried everything i can think of and a few suggestions from friends.
Is there any known camera problems with the 7100 that could cause out of focus pics?
I have used several different lenses and there is no difference in the outcome, also used manual focus a couple times and seem to get much better but not perfect.

Any help is much appreciated, really want to use the 7100 over the 5200, but just not getting the expected or desired results....
THANKS,,,,

That price seems very low where did you get it,for that price I'd like to get one also ??

 

[rn4488]

I got it from a Nikon Dealer with 40% off because of another deal that I complained a lot about. So Nikon gave me a coupon to be used on any DSLR, I wanted maybe the 610, but could not afford, it was tight getting the 7100.

 

[rn4488]

Here is one test photo.
I focused directly on the 12. To me it looks as if the focal point is more towards the 11 than the 12. Is this what you where speaking about the focus being back or forward focusing?

 

[Horoscope Fish]

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Here is one test photo.
I focused directly on the 12. To me it looks as if the focal point is more towards the 11 than the 12. Is this what you where speaking about the focus being back or forward focusing?

Okay that shot looks pretty darn sharp to me and yes, front focusing and back focusing are just what they sound like; the point of sharp focus is in front of, or behind, the focus point used in the viewfinder.

Looking at this shot I agree in that you might, possibly, need to do a minor adjustment to your auto-focus for this lens. Maybe. The D7100 has a AF Fine Tune function in the Setup (Wrench icon) menu. This would be a VERY minor adjustment, however, and would not account for the fuzzy shots you posted earlier. The above shot, while it MAY show some slight front-focus, is still very sharp overall.

EDIT: You also have a big dust particle on your sensor, I think. Look straight up from the "17"; see that dark circle? That's a speck of who-knows-what on your sensor.
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