Hi all like to ask all Nikon D90 user here. Can D90 use Nikkor AI lens. Will the D90 exposer meter work on AI lens.
Many Thanks!!!
Ros
Many Thanks!!!
Ros
Hi all like to ask all Nikon D90 user here. Can D90 use Nikkor AI lens. Will the D90 exposer meter work on AI lens.
Many Thanks!!!
Ros
Nope, metering will not work... Only D7000 and above works with AI lenses.
no metering...however, guestimation does get efficient with much practice. I use quite a few manual lens on D70 and relied on Histogram for metering. Though it's a review of the exposure rather than real-time, it's definitely better than none...haha..
alternatively, you can get a Dandelion chip...think saw it on CS mass sales...
kriegsketten said:I guess you've honed your "manual" metering skills by now! Good job! :thumbsup:
I can't even get proper metering on M mode using AF-S lenses on first shoot... :bsmilie: What a looser! :sweat:
Guess I ought to sucker myself into an Ai/AiS lens too...
I guess you've honed your "manual" metering skills by now! Good job! :thumbsup:
I can't even get proper metering on M mode using AF-S lenses on first shoot... :bsmilie: What a looser! :sweat:
Guess I ought to sucker myself into an Ai/AiS lens too...
I use manual lens often on my D90. It is easy on digital because you can see the result instantly and based on that make adjustment. However you should have some knowledge of exposure. I am from old school but if you have not enjoyed yourself with BW tv before or don't know what is redifusion then it is best you study the exposures of photos taken with AF lens. It is difficult at first but enjoyable.
Haha, "satisfaction / achievement"; well said. This is one incentive that I use manual lens...not only because I am old or rather old fashion (still young at heart).sometimes accompanied with some sense of satisfaction/achievement I must say...haha..
Or you can try to aid the metering with the help of a metering device. There's an app on iPhone that can also do this (light metering). I don't have iPhone, so I can't comment on that app.
Gauging by using the histogram is going to waste a lot of unnecessary shots if you're not experienced in estimating the lighting requirements of the scene - although it is still workable. Personally I wouldn't waste my time, though it's up to individual preferences. I for one thinks it's already a hassle doing manual focusing for some occasions, imaging you have an additional step in trying to gauge accurate exposure... But hey, if its you cup of tea - go for it! It might hone your skills in setting accurate exposures without relying on the electronics! Shooting the old school way! Best if you can loan one for a try out. Some Ai/AiS lenses are not cheap.