Z9 Stuck in DX w Alert Flashing

[iSequoia]

My Z9 running v4.10 is stuck in DX mode with the DX Alert flashing. Trying to change DX to FX in the menu and/or turning the DX alert off doesn't help. Nor does turning the camera on and off or pulling the battery. Before I go any further, such as reloading v4.10 does anyone have further suggestions??
John

 

[DRwyoming]

My Z9 running v4.10 is stuck in DX mode with the DX Alert flashing. Trying to change DX to FX in the menu and/or turning the DX alert off doesn't help. Nor does turning the camera on and off or pulling the battery. Before I go any further, such as reloading v4.10 does anyone have further suggestions??
John

Have you tried a different lens?

If the camera thinks a DX lens is installed (perhaps an electrical contact problem with the lens mount) it will go into DX mode.

 

[iSequoia]

Thanks and yes I tried, and I don't own any DX lenses. My F1 button toggles between DX and FX and I use DX on distant birds, AF seems to track a bit better in DX.

 

[jerrylwatson]

Any time it is in DX mode it will flash. That is working as advertised. Why you cannot get it out of DX node is puzzling.

 

[Maurie_S]

I think you will find that you have 60fps selected . When this is selected it will only record in DX.

The DX "Alert" flashing can be switched ON/Off via Photo Shooting Menu , Image Area, then >

 

[bleirer]

The above sounds most plausible to me. Another thought would be most cameras automatically force crop mode if they think a crop lens is attached, so if it is not the 60 fps thing I'd clean the contacts in case the camera is thinking it is a crop lens.

 

[iSequoia]

Thanks folks, the "60 fps thing" was exactly right. I was using it on some hummers then put the camera up for a couple of days and forgot to switch back.
BGF strikes again.

 

[jcgamble]

There are some smart dudes and ladies on this forum!

 

[bleirer]

Maurie_S is the winner!

 

[Viathelens]

Note that this can only happen if you are shooting in JPEG as the settings that allow for shooting that fast do not work in RAW, at least not yet.

 

[iSequoia]

Yup, I got careless. Something one cannot not do using any camera with such a vast landscape of setting options.

 

[Warren D]

Many years ago, I adopted specific settings as my defaults. I made it a rule not to put the camera back in the bag until I reset anything I had changed back to the default setting. It does work but has gotten a lot more difficult with the shear number of settings available. I keep my Z9 settings on a dedicated memory card (a Sandisk that runs too hot in use but is fine for loading settings). As I get older, it gets harder to remember just what I have changed.....

 

[Maurie_S]

There are some smart dudes and ladies on this forum!

I'll give you ONE guess how I knew !!!!!

 

[jer]

Thanks folks, the "60 fps thing" was exactly right. I was using it on some hummers then put the camera up for a couple of days and forgot to switch back.
BGF strikes again.

Err, if I may, maybe "BFG rescues again!" Hey, nice job asking for help in a way the BCG people clearly understood your issue!!

 

[iSequoia]

Thanks. A well put question usually gets the best answer and not just on BCG.