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by VXero
17.10.2018 12:58
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Focus Problem with Sigma Macro Lens
Replies: 1
Views: 2122

Focus Problem with Sigma Macro Lens

I have a Sigma 150 F2.8 EX HSM Nikon MT lens on a Nikon 5100. The Sigma lens will autofocus when I use the viewfinder, but when I switch to Helicon Remote, it will not focus properly. Instead, when I press focus, the lens moves only one slight step. Each additional time I press the button halfway, t...
by VXero
21.08.2018 20:56
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Nikon D5100 Will Not Focus
Replies: 5
Views: 2892

Re: Nikon D5100 Will Not Focus

I tried resetting the camera and using another lens. Still nothing. I did notice, however, that when I moved the curser across the live view, the curser image was the same as the Auto Focus icon. Weird. Yes, I didn't realize that I had to click again on the part of the object in live view that I wan...
by VXero
20.08.2018 19:55
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Nikon D5100 Will Not Focus
Replies: 5
Views: 2892

Re: Nikon D5100 Will Not Focus

I assume that when I press the "Auto Focus" icon, the camera should focus. I tried AF-A, AF-S, and AF-C with single frame release mode. None will focus from Helicon Remote. The camera will focus with all of these modes when the cable is detached from the computer. Also, this may not be rel...
by VXero
20.08.2018 01:18
Forum: Helicon Remote
Topic: Nikon D5100 Will Not Focus
Replies: 5
Views: 2892

Nikon D5100 Will Not Focus

I'm a new user so there is probably a simple reason for this problem. My camera will not focus in Helicon Remote. No movement at all.

Focus Mode: AL-S
Release Mode: S
Switch on Lens set to "A"

It focuses fine when Remote is disconnected.