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Customer Question

Nikon D50 won't take pictures in the dark

 



Already Tried:
reset options, took lense off an put back on, tried several modes

Submitted: 359 days ago.
Category: Digital Cameras
Value: $10
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  RUSSTING replied358 days and 18 hours ago.

Hi,

What setting is the mode dial on?

Does the flash work?

Is AF assist on?

Customer replied358 days and 1 hours ago.

automatic mode


 


flash works


 


I am not sure on AF - how do I know?

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Expert:  RUSSTING replied357 days and 18 hours ago.

For AF Assist, see below. Does it light up when shooting in dark environments?
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Customer replied357 days and 14 hours ago.

yes it is on

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Expert:  RUSSTING replied357 days and 10 hours ago.

Depending on how dark you are talking about, you have 2 options. The first is to focus manually, there is probably not enough light to produce the contrast necessary for the camera to focus. In auto focus mode the shutter will not fire if focus is not achieved. You can also try raising the exposure compensation or EV (the camera's sensitivity) allowing more light to be detected.. Please see pages 45-47 of your manual for these options.

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