Digital cameras 101

[teknoge3k]

Ok, I've searched and can't find anything on this anywhere, so maybe someone on here can help. I have a Nikon D60 and just purchased a Kenko Vari 420-800 lens with the 2x converter and it come with a little t-post adapter. I am very new to photography so please bare with me. I am trying to learn all that I can.

When I put the lens on, it says "lens not attached", and I can't take pictures. It's brand new, but I also made sure everything was clean so it's no debris obstructing or anything but I can't get it to take a picture with this lens. I did notice, there's no contacts on the t-post (not sure if it's suppose to have any or not) but nothing I try works. Everything appears to be connected right, I've taken it off, and reattached it numerous times, turned the camera off and on, nothing works.

I appreciate any help anyone can give me and thank you in advanced!

[teknoge3k]

You can disregard this, I figured it out.

I was not in manual mode, and it only works in manual mode. thanks!!

[ShutterbugGail]

Glad you figured it out teknoge3K! And thanks for sharing the info as it can help others using that setup.

If you need additional lens help, I highly recommend posting questions at the dpreview Nikon DSLR Talk forum. It provides excellent information, some of which is beyond the scope of our forum.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/forum.asp?forum=1030

Enjoy your new lens!