Nikon D750 & D780

I too would like a 135 but not keen on the dated Nikon, have read too many issues with chromatic aberations so fingers crossed it gets updated soon.
 
Livin The Dream said:
I too would like a 135 but not keen on the dated Nikon, have read too many issues with chromatic aberations so fingers crossed it gets updated soon.
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Use the 105dc with my new d750. There is or was more CA on the d700. Think I'm seeing less if any on the d750. Will take a look tomorrow.
D700 or d750 it's a fantastic portrait lens.
 
Just spoke to Nikon UK Main manager re my D750 which went in on Dec 07 for what i thought was an unrelated issue where my images were washed out on the left side but didnt have the harsh "internal reflection" issue, Nikon conformed this over Xmas and were investigating further, phoned today and IT IS confirmed as "internal reflection" issue, even though i had not seen the harsh line across the top of any of my images it was causing my issue, they fitted a temp repair in place and tested and the issue was 100% gone, Nikon are waiting for some replacement "modules" coming early next week and mine is among the first 5 which will be repaired, even though mine is a grey market camera there will be no cost for repair.
 
DigitalRelish said:
Nikon will have advised Amazon about the issue and probably told them to return all their existing stock (which could be impacted) for replacement stock.

Amazon will have then taken the D750 off sale because they won't yet have the new stock in a position to sell.

It doesn't always have to be a conspiracy, you know.
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Who mentioned a conspiracy? I just pointed out that after the D600 saga Nikon don't need more bad publicity. No conspiracy just negative public perception.
 
That's pretty good service from Nikon Gary. I'm looking at getting the D750 shortly. I will wait a while now to ensure I don't end up having to return it for the 'internal reflection' issue, and it will be a Grey import too.
 
Gary Coyle said:
Just spoke to Nikon UK Main manager re my D750 which went in on Dec 07 for what i thought was an unrelated issue where my images were washed out on the left side but didnt have the harsh "internal reflection" issue, Nikon conformed this over Xmas and were investigating further, phoned today and IT IS confirmed as "internal reflection" issue, even though i had not seen the harsh line across the top of any of my images it was causing my issue, they fitted a temp repair in place and tested and the issue was 100% gone, Nikon are waiting for some replacement "modules" coming early next week and mine is among the first 5 which will be repaired, even though mine is a grey market camera there will be no cost for repair.
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That's nice to know that the greys are getting the same treatment I will also be waiting a while till all supplied units have this fix in place so I don't need to send it off

Still really excited to get my hands on one
 
but still took them long enough to diagnose and probably another few days if not week or 2 to repair??? a long time not to have your new camera 07/12/2014 to 15/01/2015 and still going on so that's LOOONG.
 
ricky1980 said:
but still took them long enough to diagnose and probably another few days if not week or 2 to repair??? a long time not to have your new camera 07/12/2014 to 15/01/2015 and still going on so that's LOOONG.
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To be fair, i haven't really hassled them until today as im a fair weather shooter so the camera would probably have been kept in a cupboard anyway, all in all im 100% happy with the service ive gotten from Panamoz and Nikon
 
Gary Coyle said:
To be fair, i haven't really hassled them until today as im a fair weather shooter so the camera would probably have been kept in a cupboard anyway, all in all im 100% happy with the service ive gotten from Panamoz and Nikon
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That's also good to hear as its where I'm getting mine! Tina's been great so far but still nice to hear she keeps it up during returns/ warranty/ repairs

I find it hard to get this kind of service in the UK
 
ricky1980 said:
You are far too accommodating. :)
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Believe me im not, when i was shooting pro and even using my Nikon Pro account for a repair i had to wait 8 weeks for a repair to a D3S and 400mm f/2.8 because most of the Nikon service staff were on duty at the Olympics making sure the big agencies were getting all their gear done before anyone else, i just dont see the point in moaning and complaining when theres no need, my camera will be back with me long before i intend/need to use it.
 
http://www.dpreview.com/articles/4170563047/nikon-usa-addresses-disappearance-of-d750-from-retailers

Nikon USA has released a statement regarding the sudden disappearance of its D750 DSLR from US retailers. Just last week the company offered to repair D750's that have flare issues caused by the position of their AF sensors.

The official statement reads:

Nikon is working with retailers to replenish stock with cameras to which measures to address this issue have been applied. In late January, Nikon will announce details to service cameras from users, free of charge
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Mine arrived today from Panamoz after ordering last Friday morning, I was told on Monday that there had been a delay over the weekend with orders, this doesn't seem to have affected my delivery.
Uk manual and plug issued, the front cover of the manual was a little tatty from being loose in the top of the box, nothing that affects it's function though.
I've only had an hour or so with the camera before going to work this evening. I used my identical D7100 battery , so I didn't have to wait for the new one to charge. I haven't checked for the 'internal reflection fault' as of yet, however all else seems fine, the body feels good, screen is easy to use, wi-fi worked first time with my tablet, although not with my HTC Desire HD as it is now 4 years old and doesnt support the software. Low light performance is exceptional as others have said, I will be giving it a good test at the race track on Sunday alongside my regular D7100.
 
Really really tempted to pull the trigger on this despite the issues of flare.

Only thing is, which of my current lenses will transfer over?

35mm DX is out.

Nikkor 50mm F1.8G should be ok? Or should I go for the bundle with the 1.4?
Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro?

I know the nikon 17-55mm F2.8 won't work until the 24mm mark, but I'm keeping the D7000 as a backup anyway...
 
Thegreatroberto said:
All good. Still reckon the screw drives focus quicker.
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I thought I was odd for thinking this, my 105 DC really is silly quick (regardless of it being 22 years old) on my D750. When I was shooting in London messing around with AF-C I was jumping between near objects and infinity and I barely noticed it shifting. More than holds its own against the Sigma 35 Art.
 
Two cracking lenses there. How do you have custom function a1 and a3 set? A3 can make it snappy or not snappy, depending if you set "off" or 5. I'm on 2. See how it goes.
 
KitsuneAndy said:
Really really tempted to pull the trigger on this despite the issues of flare.

Only thing is, which of my current lenses will transfer over?

35mm DX is out.

Nikkor 50mm F1.8G should be ok? Or should I go for the bundle with the 1.4?
Tamron 90mm F2.8 macro?

I know the nikon 17-55mm F2.8 won't work until the 24mm mark, but I'm keeping the D7000 as a backup anyway...
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There's not much between the 50mm 1.8G and 1.4G....in fact I think there's some opinion the 1.8 is a better lens all round. IIRC The Mansurovs did quite an in depth comparison on them.
 
I have an order placed with HDEW, they have advised that they have taken it off their website but current orders will still be delivered. Any problems will result in a replacement unit or the fix from Nikon once available late January. It seems to me that the probelm is massively blown out of proportion on certain forums /sites but their is a solution and companies will honor any fixes required. Hopefully my unit will not have any problems, most people seem to be fine.
 
AndrewSt said:
I have an order placed with HDEW, they have advised that they have taken it off their website but current orders will still be delivered. Any problems will result in a replacement unit or the fix from Nikon once available late January. It seems to me that the probelm is massively blown out of proportion on certain forums /sites but their is a solution and companies will honor any fixes required. Hopefully my unit will not have any problems, most people seem to be fine.
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I'm exactly the same Andrew. It's such a great camera and I get why people think it should perfect out of the box, but at least they've acknowledged the problem and confirmed they'll sort any faulty units.

I was one of the first to buy it but from what I can tell, mine is absolutely fine.
 
AndrewSt said:
It seems to me that the probelm is massively blown out of proportion on certain forums /sites but their is a solution and companies will honor any fixes required. Hopefully my unit will not have any problems, most people seem to be fine.
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I hope you are okay right from the start but in light of Nikon's recent history of new camera problems I'm not at all surprised that there has been a good deal of 'chatter' ... I keep thinking, 'where is the quality control?'.
 
I think for Nikon to take back all the stock they have with retailers shows that they think it is a significant problem, if only in numbers, and/or maybe so random that they can't say what serial numbers it affects. If it were only a small problem they would let people buy the cameras, let them see if they have the problem, of those that see it as a problem, and then replace the small numbers they would receive.

To still say that it has been blown out of proportion seems a bit silly imho.
 
Only got mine Monday from a certain HK supplier. Sounds like I ordered just in time. Don't believe mine exhibits the issue, but if I get the chance t let Nikon UK check in out, I will.
Fantastic camera. Shed a tear when I posted my ebayed d700 yesterday. But can't think of much I'm missing.
 
redhed17 said:
I think for Nikon to take back all the stock they have with retailers shows that they think it is a significant problem, if only in numbers, and/or maybe so random that they can't say what serial numbers it affects. If it were only a small problem they would let people buy the cameras, let them see if they have the problem, of those that see it as a problem, and then replace the small numbers they would receive.

To still say that it has been blown out of proportion seems a bit silly imho.
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That's the Internet for you though, surely? Actual real-world examples of the issue are incredibly thin on the ground, even less so for photos that would otherwise have been usable. The recall is a PR exercise that would never have happened pre-Internet. I'm shooting a wedding this Sunday with a D750 and have no concerns whatsoever.

Considering the apparent sales volumes of the D750 the chances of anyone taking an otherwise usable photo that is written off by the problem would appear to be ridiculously improbable. Ironic given that numerous other cameras have been shown to do similar (it may not be so distinct, but a lost photo is a lost photo).
 
Without going back through all 59 pages on here has anyone experience the problem on this forum? If you have, did you only find it looking for it or has it appeared during actual shooting?
 
ukaskew said:
The recall is a PR exercise that would never have happened pre-Internet.
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Pre-internet, any problem could be be denied and ignored. And if people had found a problem they could say it was a one off, or that it was within specs, dependent on the problem. They could even claim it as a 'characteristic'. ;) At least people can be informed as to any problems now. And if a problem is found, weight of numbers can 'help' a manufacturer address the problem in the best way which they may not have done 'pre-internet'.

ukaskew said:
I'm shooting a wedding this Sunday with a D750 and have no concerns whatsoever.
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That's great. :) And because your camera doesn't have the problem, and even if it did, it sounds like you wouldn't care, ;) everyone else who does have the problem, move up the repair\replace queue by one. :)
 
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redhed17 said:
That's great. :) And because your camera doesn't have the problem, and even if it did, it sounds like you wouldn't care, ;) everyone else who does have the problem, move up the repair\replace queue by one. :)
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I wouldn't know because I havent artificially engineered the very specific circumstances to cause it in the first place (which is how the vast majority of owners know). I have shot many hundreds of real world frames in bright low sun, and I haven't had any issues, but that's as far as its gone.

I guess that was my point, it's great that everyone can have their camera checked/repaired, but as many other cameras have proved with this same issue, if you look for it hard enough I've no doubt that you could cause a band, even on a 'good' one. Somewhere a line has to be drawn.

I await the first person to trigger a band on a 'fixed' one, I'm positive it will happen as much as I'm positive that the Internet fallout will be significant, but at the same time you could cause the exact same issue on a 6D, 7D MkII a D7000 and many, many other DSLRs.
 
ukaskew said:
I await the first person to trigger a band on a 'fixed' one, I'm positive it will happen as much as I'm positive that the Internet fallout will be significant, but at the same time you could cause the exact same issue on a 6D, 7D MkII a D7000 and many, many other DSLRs.
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And everyone who has a good one would say exactly the same, strange though that the Nikon service manager told me they are getting a shipment of 500 replacement AF modules and 1,000 shielding strips for those not as badly affected, it appears that there are AF modules from different suppliers and one batch is approx 1mm different than the rest in size.

I was told they have almost 120 cameras returned already that need a new AF module (mine is one) and more which only require some sort of strip/plate fitting and are they expecting more over the following months with the fault.
 
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Gary Coyle said:
And everyone who has a good one would say exactly the same, strange though that the Nikon service manager told me they are getting a shipment of 500 replacement AF modules and 1,000 shielding strips for those not as badly affected, it appears that there are AF modules from different suppliers and one batch is approx 1mm different than the rest in size.

I was told they have almost 120 cameras returned already that need a new AF module (mine is one) and more which only require some sort of strip/plate fitting and are they expecting more over the following months with the fault.
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Do we know the effected batch numbers Gary?
 
Blank_Canvas said:
Do we know the effected batch numbers Gary?
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Not a clue mate, mine begins 200xxxx, others can be 400xxx, others something totally different, there doesnt seem to be any tie in with serial numbers at all, guys over on FM have a list going of affected numbers but its just totally indiscriminate.
 
But in 18 months time time when you want to sell a D750 the question the buyer will want to know is " was it a repaired one or one of the later ones that were sold without the fault?"
 
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