Nikon D750 & D780

GHP said:
Nice expression.
Shame about the chain link fence, although I realise it's a zoo.
Have you tried a crop to eliminate the fence?
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Could try and blur then background a bit more to see if it helps..

But to be honest I quite like the shot as it is as it how it meant to be since it at the Zoo :)
 
snerkler said:
No that was the second lot of recalls. Originally it was just the first ones made that they thought were affected, but then decided some after that were as well. In future I'm going to wait 6-12 months after launch before buying a new model.
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I've only just noticed this second batch of recalls that they have mentioned on 29th February. Looks like models manufactured up to June 2015 are also affected. Quote from the Nikon page below:

In July of 2015, we announced that the shutter in some Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras manufactured in October and November of 2014 does not function normally, sometimes resulting in shading of a portion of images. Since that time, our examination of the issue has clarified the fact that the same issue may occur with D750 cameras manufactured from December, 2014 through June, 2015.
Therefore, any D750 manufactured from October, 2014 through June, 2015 is eligible for inspection and repair of its shutter.

Is this new shutter issue the same as the previous flare issue? There seems to have been so many recalls it's hard keeping track of them. I fully understand your reasoning not buying straight away. You also get the added benefit of paying extra to do their troubleshoot and product testing!

Not sure if it's been linked to already but the serial number checker can be found on the link below.

https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64946
 
rookies said:
Could try and blur then background a bit more to see if it helps..

But to be honest I quite like the shot as it is as it how it meant to be since it at the Zoo :)
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Don't like using fake blur, the shot is a snapshot not anything to note. Would've been scrapped long ago if it wasn't for the expression.
 
T_J_G said:
Don't like using fake blur, the shot is a snapshot not anything to note. Would've been scrapped long ago if it wasn't for the expression.
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Yeah like I say it at the zoo and sometime fence do give the image something..
 
T_J_G said:
Like the second one, the crop on the first makes it a bit awkward.
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Thanks and sorry to say the first wasn't cropped at all.. The bloody thing wouldn't keep still so didn't compose it as well as I like :(
 
The second shots really good, for the first maybe crop right in and make it more of a headshot? That said I'm really bad at figuring out close crops, so don't ask me [emoji15][emoji3]
 
rookies said:
Thanks and sorry to say the first wasn't cropped at all.. The bloody thing wouldn't keep still so didn't compose it as well as I like :(
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That's why you have to follow them with the camera :p Nice shots though, sharpness is excellent.
 
Swanseajack said:
Lovely photo's and a great looking dog.

I picked up a 80-200 f2.8 lens yesterday, seems a nice compact lens and from limited testing it seems like a nice lens and excellent value. It may be a little heavy for me at present, as still recovering from shoulder op' but may become a great going out set-up, with the 35-70 f2.8 lens I recently bought.
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I think the 80-200 is optically on a par with the 70-200. I know it hasn't got VR, but it's one of only 2 zooms I kept.
I agree, it is a bit of a lump though. (One of the reason I went primes.)
The 35-70 is the other. Another underused lens of mine, but a good "walkabout".

T_J_G said:
Yeah it's a zoo, trying not to detract from that. It's already a considerable crop as my max FL was 85mm

A lot of my shots from the day clearly show fences/enclosures etc and I don't mind that :)
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The BG isn't a problem as such. In fact, if you want to convey zoo, then you have done that perfectly.(y)
 
snerkler said:
Hopefully your grip works, mine's faulty and being sent back :(
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Just had a quick play with it, seems to be working fine. The DTSE feels much better in the hand over the Meike. Will be putting it through the paces tomorrow, so lets see how it goes.
 
Thank guys yes I like the leopard amazing since it was taken through glass. There still a learning curve with this mega lens lol
 
Just checked my new 750 out on the serial number checker and its not affected by any of the recall issues. If it had have been i was going to send my 70-200 back along with it as i have never really been that happy with the sharpness.
I have just uploaded a raw file to dropbox here https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86811915/DSC_0786.NEF , if anyone has time sometime would you mind downloading it and taking a look at it and let me know what you think. I had this lens micro adjusted on my D7000 but haven't got round to it yet on my 750 so this is as factory settings.
Much appreciated.
 
GHP said:
I think the 80-200 is optically on a par with the 70-200. I know it hasn't got VR, but it's one of only 2 zooms I kept.
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I've not used them all but I believe both 70-200's are sharper than the 80-200mm (at least according to reviews and test scores), with the VRII being the sharpest of the lot. However some prefer the rendering of the 80-200mm and the OOF areas.
 
phil_b said:
Just checked my new 750 out on the serial number checker and its not affected by any of the recall issues. If it had have been i was going to send my 70-200 back along with it as i have never really been that happy with the sharpness.
I have just uploaded a raw file to dropbox here https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86811915/DSC_0786.NEF , if anyone has time sometime would you mind downloading it and taking a look at it and let me know what you think. I had this lens micro adjusted on my D7000 but haven't got round to it yet on my 750 so this is as factory settings.
Much appreciated.
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Will have a look when on my computer. First thing I do if I'm not happy with the sharpness of a lens is check front/back focus though.
 
phil_b said:
Just checked my new 750 out on the serial number checker and its not affected by any of the recall issues. If it had have been i was going to send my 70-200 back along with it as i have never really been that happy with the sharpness.
I have just uploaded a raw file to dropbox here https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/86811915/DSC_0786.NEF , if anyone has time sometime would you mind downloading it and taking a look at it and let me know what you think. I had this lens micro adjusted on my D7000 but haven't got round to it yet on my 750 so this is as factory settings.
Much appreciated.
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I had a 70-200 on the d7000 and it badly back focused, it was very obvious in use. Micro adjusting never solved the issue. Moving to a d7100 it was relevation, it worked perfectly and I finally saw what everyone raved about. One of the easiest way to see if it lens or camera is trying it on another d750. There is likely to be someone on the d750 forum that is close by. If you are near me we could meet up and try (edit: just noticed you are in Northern Ireland so I'm probably not much help in that regard). Which 70-200 is it?
 
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snerkler said:
I've not used them all but I believe both 70-200's are sharper than the 80-200mm (at least according to reviews and test scores), with the VRII being the sharpest of the lot. However some prefer the rendering of the 80-200mm and the OOF areas.
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You are probably right about the sharpness.
As for the rendering, you have that right too. Mine renders differently to any other lens I have when set for the same F/L.
Also, for some reason it seems to be a bit "warmer" than other lenses, colour temp wise.
I keep meaning to compare it to the 135. I will do it one day.
 
rob-nikon said:
I've only just noticed this second batch of recalls that they have mentioned on 29th February. Looks like models manufactured up to June 2015 are also affected. Quote from the Nikon page below:

In July of 2015, we announced that the shutter in some Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras manufactured in October and November of 2014 does not function normally, sometimes resulting in shading of a portion of images. Since that time, our examination of the issue has clarified the fact that the same issue may occur with D750 cameras manufactured from December, 2014 through June, 2015.
Therefore, any D750 manufactured from October, 2014 through June, 2015 is eligible for inspection and repair of its shutter.

Is this new shutter issue the same as the previous flare issue? There seems to have been so many recalls it's hard keeping track of them. I fully understand your reasoning not buying straight away. You also get the added benefit of paying extra to do their troubleshoot and product testing!

Not sure if it's been linked to already but the serial number checker can be found on the link below.

https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64946
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I didn't really want to look at this because mine has been back far too many times already, but to my pleasant surprise, it's not affected. A bit of a result.
 
rob-nikon said:
I've only just noticed this second batch of recalls that they have mentioned on 29th February. Looks like models manufactured up to June 2015 are also affected. Quote from the Nikon page below:

In July of 2015, we announced that the shutter in some Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras manufactured in October and November of 2014 does not function normally, sometimes resulting in shading of a portion of images. Since that time, our examination of the issue has clarified the fact that the same issue may occur with D750 cameras manufactured from December, 2014 through June, 2015.
Therefore, any D750 manufactured from October, 2014 through June, 2015 is eligible for inspection and repair of its shutter.

Is this new shutter issue the same as the previous flare issue? There seems to have been so many recalls it's hard keeping track of them. I fully understand your reasoning not buying straight away. You also get the added benefit of paying extra to do their troubleshoot and product testing!

Not sure if it's been linked to already but the serial number checker can be found on the link below.

https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64946
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Hi Rob,
I did a bit of research into this before buying and the flare issue and shutter issues are different and each one has a different link to serial numbers recalled.

here are the links.
https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com...gital-slr-camera-–-possible-flare-from-bright
https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64946
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
Hi Rob,
I did a bit of research into this before buying and the flare issue and shutter issues are different and each one has a different link to serial numbers recalled.

here are the links.
https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com...gital-slr-camera-–-possible-flare-from-bright
https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64946
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Thanks for the links, I've just got back so wasn't able to check earlier. Unfortunately my D750 is affected by the second one (shutter shading) which is annoying as focus and operation has been brilliant. I'm hoping if I do send it in it won't come back with the focus out like others have mentioned with the flare repairs.
 
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Livin The Dream said:
I didn't really want to look at this because mine has been back far too many times already, but to my pleasant surprise, it's not affected. A bit of a result.
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Unfortunately mine is :( now I've got to decide when to send it in. I'm off to Red Squirrels in early May and Skomer in July. Depending on what Nikons turn around times are will be the deciding point on when it goes in. I don't want to be without it on either trip or it come back faulty either.
 
rob-nikon said:
Thanks for the links, I've just got back so wasn't able to check earlier. Unfortunately my D750 is affected by the second one (shutter shading) which is annoying as focus and operation has been brilliant. I'm hoping if I do send it in it won't come back with the focus out like others have mentioned with the flare repairs.
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You don't have to send it in. Have you ever experienced the issue?

I wouldn't bother sending mine in if I didn't think it had AF issues, but I may as well kill two birds with one stone. I never experienced the flare issue either and part of me thinks I should never have sent it in.
 
snerkler said:
You don't have to send it in. Have you ever experienced the issue?

I wouldn't bother sending mine in if I didn't think it had AF issues, but I may as well kill two birds with one stone. I never experienced the flare issue either and part of me thinks I should never have sent it in.
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I agree ,you can always send it in at a future date if you ever do come across it
 
snerkler said:
You don't have to send it in. Have you ever experienced the issue?

I wouldn't bother sending mine in if I didn't think it had AF issues, but I may as well kill two birds with one stone. I never experienced the flare issue either and part of me thinks I should never have sent it in.
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It depends what you call shutter shading, it annoying that they don't show examples. I have noticed I once had some images where the bottom right corner was lighter than it should be. I just put it down to flare as the sun was behind the subject to one side. A lot of the time I put any issues I have down to user error as its 99.9% the most likely cause. I've stopped looking for issues since I feel happier not looking for issues that are not there. The decision comes down to sending it in and taking the chance it comes back in the same great working condition, or leaving it and sending it in before ever selling it (hoping they honour the repair years later).
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
I agree ,you can always send it in at a future date if you ever do come across it
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How long are they going to honour recall repairs? If you send it in years later with 50,000 or 100,000+ shutter actuations are they really going to replace the shutter free of charge when they know you checked the serial number on the recall notices in April 2016.
 
Good question Rob,i seem to remember reading them saying you can send it in when you want. And to be fair if it is an issue number yes they should and i think would honour that staement
 
contact your nearest Nikon service center if you own a Nikon D750 digital SLR camera to which this issue applies. They will keep your camera, and examine and repair the camera's shutter free of charge, even if the camera's warranty has expired.
 
Therefore, any D750 manufactured from October, 2014 through June, 2015 is eligible for inspection and repair of its shutter.
 
I went into wilkinsons to buy a can opener ,i was so sick of them always failing after a few months i asked the manager after picking a reasonable looking one how long are they guaranteed for,he replied for life.
I bought it and made sure to keep the receipt safe in a draw.
Im on my 3rd at the moment and as far as im concerned will never pay for another :beer:
 
SsSsSsSsSnake said:
Good question Rob,i seem to remember reading them saying you can send it in when you want. And to be fair if it is an issue number yes they should and i think would honour that staement
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I've emailed nikon to ask about current turn around times. I think I may leave it until after skomer if I do decide to send it in.August always seems to be a slow month for wildlife for me, it's just a case of getting it back in time for autumn.

I think they would honour the repair in the future as it could push current users (or future new buyers)to canon if they handle this poorly. It's really a case of how long holding off is seen as trying it on.
 
rob-nikon said:
I've emailed nikon to ask about current turn around times. I think I may leave it until after skomer if I do decide to send it in.August always seems to be a slow month for wildlife for me, it's just a case of getting it back in time for autumn.

I think they would honour the repair in the future as it could push current users (or future new buyers)to canon if they handle this poorly. It's really a case of how long holding off is seen as trying it on.
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I dont think they could accuse anyone of trying it on when they have admitted its a maufacture fault.a lot of the US guys hold off so they can get a free sensor clean etc lol
 
rob-nikon said:
Unfortunately mine is :( now I've got to decide when to send it in. I'm off to Red Squirrels in early May and Skomer in July. Depending on what Nikons turn around times are will be the deciding point on when it goes in. I don't want to be without it on either trip or it come back faulty either.
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I wouldn't send it in yet then Rob. Had a nightmare the second time with an 8 week turnaround.
 
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