Andrew Clarke
Well-known member
Hi,
I’ve recently acquired a used Nikon 990 with the intention of taking loads of excellent photos… unfortunately I have been experiencing some problems that I hope a seasoned digiscoper may be able to resolve, and also have a few more general questions.
1. Nikon View 3 software
I installed this as instructed on my PC, running Windows Me, and have had nothing but problems so far while attempting to view my snaps! I keep getting a ‘connection error’ message once everything is connected.
I’ve contacted Nikon who have instructed me on how to uninstall this old version of Nikon View and get connected… after several unhelpful emails which have not resolved the problem they have suggested that I buy a card reader!! Surely this is not necessary. I would like to buy a laptop eventually to transfer photos to when travelling and do not want to have to carry a card reader as well!!
Has anyone here experienced the same problems? Anyone suggest a remedy?
2. Memory cards
One of the 32 MB memory cards that was bundled with the camera works fine and is full of images of Black Lark and etc… I’ve tried using the other, taken just two snaps and a message appears stating that the card is out of memory. Presumably there are images present on other folders… however when I go to the Play Back menu/Folders/ All Folders it takes me right back to Folders. If I go to Folders then scroll down to NIKON it takes me back to Folders. When I use the slide show facility all I get is one image in Fine mode - yep, that Black Lark again…. anyway, how can I free up the memory and use the card.
Also, can anyone recommend a supplier of cheap memory cards. Presumably the bigger the better makes sense.
3. Adapters
I use a Swarovski ST80 HD with the 20-60 zoom. I am looking to purchase an adapter for use with this equipment and wonder if anyone could recommend a cheap, easy to use model – I don’t fancy having to mess about with taking eyecups off etc… has anyone experienced problems with the weight of cameras on straight rather than angled eyepieces and found a way round it?
Many thanks in anticipation of any help,
Sincerely,
Andrew Clarke
I’ve recently acquired a used Nikon 990 with the intention of taking loads of excellent photos… unfortunately I have been experiencing some problems that I hope a seasoned digiscoper may be able to resolve, and also have a few more general questions.
1. Nikon View 3 software
I installed this as instructed on my PC, running Windows Me, and have had nothing but problems so far while attempting to view my snaps! I keep getting a ‘connection error’ message once everything is connected.
I’ve contacted Nikon who have instructed me on how to uninstall this old version of Nikon View and get connected… after several unhelpful emails which have not resolved the problem they have suggested that I buy a card reader!! Surely this is not necessary. I would like to buy a laptop eventually to transfer photos to when travelling and do not want to have to carry a card reader as well!!
Has anyone here experienced the same problems? Anyone suggest a remedy?
2. Memory cards
One of the 32 MB memory cards that was bundled with the camera works fine and is full of images of Black Lark and etc… I’ve tried using the other, taken just two snaps and a message appears stating that the card is out of memory. Presumably there are images present on other folders… however when I go to the Play Back menu/Folders/ All Folders it takes me right back to Folders. If I go to Folders then scroll down to NIKON it takes me back to Folders. When I use the slide show facility all I get is one image in Fine mode - yep, that Black Lark again…. anyway, how can I free up the memory and use the card.
Also, can anyone recommend a supplier of cheap memory cards. Presumably the bigger the better makes sense.
3. Adapters
I use a Swarovski ST80 HD with the 20-60 zoom. I am looking to purchase an adapter for use with this equipment and wonder if anyone could recommend a cheap, easy to use model – I don’t fancy having to mess about with taking eyecups off etc… has anyone experienced problems with the weight of cameras on straight rather than angled eyepieces and found a way round it?
Many thanks in anticipation of any help,
Sincerely,
Andrew Clarke