Nikon D800......

Yeah, tbf an acknowledgement would be good, consumers have a fair amount of choice and arrogance isn't appreciated, customers always right. They are fixing the issues without making it to difficult for consumers but saying 'never heard of that before' to customers doesn't cut it, people appreciate honesty in my experience.
 
When I got my D7000 back from them the difference was staggering. I just hope they thoroughly check the AF. I will know if there is a difference pretty quick after I get it back.

I genuinely believe the D800 is the best camera ever made, so here's hoping to no further issues.

In saying that nothing is perfect and we need to realise this and make compromise in some instances.
 
Cagey75 said:
I must have gotten real lucky,mine is 6mths old now and I've never had any issues. I think the screen is a little off/greenish at times, but other than that - no problems. I always shoot RAW, so only really use the LCD for quick previews, sharpness, composition etc ... not how the colours look as I can change all that in processing anyhow.
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I don't think you're the only one to get lucky, human nature is to kick up more fuss when there's an issue which is fair enough. I'm sure there's loads more people without than with issues.
 
URGENT...
I can't get mirror to lock up for cleaning...it is grayed out in menu..tried recharging battery to full and still no luck..
kind of annoying as it just came back from Nikon as it was fixed for left AF issue :/

any ideas ???
Thanks
 
bastic said:
URGENT...
I can't get mirror to lock up for cleaning...it is grayed out in menu..tried recharging battery to full and still no luck..
kind of annoying as it just came back from Nikon as it was fixed for left AF issue :/

any ideas ???
Thanks
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I had this on my D4.... Turned out it was because I had the network connection turned on in settings. When I turned network connection off it was fine.
 
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Flashman said:
I had this on my D4.... Turned out it was because I had the network connection turned on in settings. When I turned network connection off it was fine.
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no such thing on d800...
 
Bastic try taking the charged battery out, hold the power on button for a few seconds then put the battery back in. Reset all your custom settings then try again
 
Aren't the new Nikon batteries 'chipped' - is it a Nikon in the camera or a 3rd-party battery?
 
Original battery...and there is no power button(?)
 
And how to reset custom settings?
Tried to reset with Equal and exposure together
 
bastic said:
no such thing on d800...
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Ah OK... sorry.

One Custom setting that will cause the mirror lock up to grey out is as follows: CUSTOM SETTINGS>Movie>Assign shutter button - if this is set to 'Record Movies' then the mirror lock up will grey out.
 
Flashman said:
Ah OK... sorry.

One Custom setting that will cause the mirror lock up to grey out is as follows: CUSTOM SETTINGS>Movie>Assign shutter button - if this is set to 'Record Movies' then the mirror lock up will grey out.
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worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanks :)
 
now whatever was a spot, now has become a smear :/
i am always careful and have no idea from where it could got there :(

any good and cheap sensor cleaning around SE london ??
 
bastic said:
no such thing on d800...
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Mine is in Bulb mode and it works. It's a long shot but it might just work. Chances are it's something simple.

edit: ah you got it sorted.
 
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Digifrog said:
Mine is in Bulb mode and it works. It's a long shot but it might just work. Chances are it's something simple.

edit: ah you got it sorted.
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Don't use blower on sensor in bulb mode!!!
It is charged with electrostatic charge and small dust particle can make a hole in sensor when you blow it on!!!!
 
bastic said:
Don't use blower on sensor in bulb mode!!!
It is charged with electrostatic charge and small dust particle can make a hole in sensor when you blow it on!!!!
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I used SETUP MENU > Lock mirror up for cleaning > Start > OK. It's just the camera was in Bulb mode anyway. I wouldn't use a blower on any other method. Needless to say I haven't actually cleaned the sensor yet apart from SETUP MENU > Clean image sensor > Clean now > OK.

Are you referring to using a blower and using Bulb mode instead to lock mirror up? I would never do that but I was unaware of the potential damage you mention.
 
Anyone connects d800 to usb3.0 under windows 7 64bit?
Can you browse files in windows that bare on cards?

When I connect mine, windows detects camera but can't browse files....
It just shows as a installed device and that's it...
Works 'normally' when plugged in to usb2.0
 
bastic said:
Don't use blower on sensor in bulb mode!!!
It is charged with electrostatic charge and small dust particle can make a hole in sensor when you blow it on!!!!
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Nonsense.

I agree that you should use the proper mirror up cleaning mode, but dust will NOT make a hole in your sensor :)
 
bastic said:
Don't use blower on sensor in bulb mode!!!
It is charged with electrostatic charge and small dust particle can make a hole in sensor when you blow it on!!!!
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I think you mean: 'Don't use bulb mode to clean your sensor as the mirror unexpectedly snapping back down on the end of your rocket blower and smacking the tip onto the sensor can damage it!' :lol:
 
Use the D800E at the Ferrari event at the weekend. Used more and more throughout the weekend and it really was faultless. The images are just superb.
 
Flashman said:
I think you mean: 'Don't use bulb mode to clean your sensor as the mirror unexpectedly snapping back down on the end of your rocket blower and smacking the tip onto the sensor can damage it!' :lol:
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Or the more likely scenario of your shutter closing onto your blower/swab, crumpling the blades leaving you requiring repair and a new shutter unit. :(
 
Bought Thom Hogans PDF, for those thinking about it, its very detailed and a good read so far, 200 odd pages in, 650 to go!
 
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Impspeed said:
Use the D800E at the Ferrari event at the weekend. Used more and more throughout the weekend and it really was faultless. The images are just superb.
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Anything you didn't like compared to the D3 line of bodies?
 
Laudrup said:
Thanks, looks good might download this. As a new user how are you finding the performance of the D800 overall?
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Have only used it for about an hour but first impressions are very good, the d700 had slightly better manual controls when it comes to AF, but the d800 has a few features I like a lot, extra pixels, 100% finder, dynamic range is crazy and dual slots are nice. Need to try not pickup the habit of cropping just because I can.

To be honest I wouldn't have sold my d700 to buy the d800 at launch price (double the price) but current prices make it a good upgrade and im happy with my purchase.
 
bastic said:
keep on trying then :gag:
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Would you care to explain just how blowing onto a sensor can make a hole in it then?

You're talking nonsense that will unduly worry people. Blowing air on a sensor will do nothing of the sort.
 
Pookeyhead said:
Would you care to explain just how blowing onto a sensor can make a hole in it then?

You're talking nonsense that will unduly worry people. Blowing air on a sensor will do nothing of the sort.
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geeez...:dummy:
on a sensor that is switched on!!
sensor is charged with electrostatic charge…blowing a particle on it will accelerate this particle towards sensor. it will just pull it making it travel faster.
sensor is most vulnerable when charged.
maybe not literally make a hole but might damage sensor - damage pixels

and actually it is rude to say that someone is saying nonsense.
I would not feel offended when you would say - I think you might be wrong because [followed by list of arguments with full list of sources confirming that I am wrong]


 
I think you might be wrong because (apart from anything else) the dust will not be on the actual sensor surface.
 
bastic said:
geeez...:dummy:
on a sensor that is switched on!!
sensor is charged with electrostatic charge…blowing a particle on it will accelerate this particle towards sensor. it will just pull it making it travel faster.
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LOL...

The sensor is hidden behind a optical low pass filter, anti-aliasing filter, and usually an inert piece of optical plastic as well. There's around 2-3mm of stuff placed in front of the sensor. You can't directly touch the surface of the sensor even if you wanted to.

Stop talking nonsense. If you think I'm being rude for saying you're talking nonsense... stop talking nonsense then. You're doing nothing but scare people with ill-informed advice. Blowing air onto a sensor when it's powered up will not damage it at all.. at worst, the charge will just attract more dust, but damage it? Stop scaremongering.

Even if there was nothing in front of the sensor, a tiny piece of dust will not damage it... how much acceleration do you think a weak charge will produce? It's not like it's placed in the centre of the CERN particle accelerator!


You can't touch the surface of your sensor.. it has filters over it. Fact... the end.
 
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Laudrup said:
Anything you didn't like compared to the D3 line of bodies?
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They're two completely different bodies for two different jobs, however they'll happily do each others jobs.

I'm used to the larger D3 body so shooting without a grip takes a bit of getting used to. I won't add a grip as that defeats the object but will have to get used to it.

Handling, AF, everything really is similar, or similar enough to be able to pick it up, shoot and get great results.
 
Pookeyhead said:
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seems like some people don't take others opinion with ease...

gramps answer is far more civilized and user friendly.

I still hold my opinion that you can damage sensor- scratch filter while using blower when sensor is on - for myself, sensor is a sensor in whole inlcluding all layers on it.

I am no sensor cleaning expert, just know some physics and had no idea that my opinion will be incendiary to some.

:chill pill:

 
So when you clean your sensor do you remove the "optical low pass filter, anti-aliasing filter, and usually an inert piece of optical plastic as well".

Thought not.
 
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