Nikon D800......

Had a tinker with a massively over-exposed shot from last week's Waddington airshow. Didn't really expect to salvage much from it, the D800 continues to impress me.

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That's lightroom above.

The best processing software available IMHO.
 
Sorry, should have mentioned it was processed in Lightroom 5.
 
Gentlemen, it' embarrassing (for me) but I guess I owe you this piece of information.

The smoke plume issue has been solved. And it was dirt (the smear of a finger probably) on the lens.

The reason why it seemed to appear on only one picture was (looking embarrassed) this picture was actually taken by my wife, on her camera. How it got amidst my images, I don't know.

Among her pictures, there are three or four other pictures taken before and after the one I showed you which also have this issue, then it went away. Apparently someone had wiped the lens clean...

Thanks for you trying to help me anyway, and sorry for bothering you for nothing!
 
I use Sandisk, Extreme Pro (90 Mbit/s), 32 GB for both CF and SD in the D800, and 2x Sandisk Extreme (60 Mbit/s) 64 GB in the D600.

I read in the update info to the new firmware version of the D800 that apparently Nikon think those hourglass issues on the D800 may have to do with the cards you use, and I never had that issue, so maybe it's true? I don't know.

All cards work flawlessly so far.
 
AchimT said:
I use Sandisk, Extreme Pro (90 Mbit/s), 32 GB for both CF and SD in the D800, and 2x Sandisk Extreme (60 Mbit/s) 64 GB in the D600.

I read in the update info to the new firmware version of the D800 that apparently Nikon think those hourglass issues on the D800 may have to do with the cards you use, and I never had that issue, so maybe it's true? I don't know.

All cards work flawlessly so far.
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They can forget that one, because I use the same cards. With the SD, i get the hourglass,though since buying a new Sandisk CF card I've not seen the dreaded timer. So it may be a card issue [which isstill Nikon's problem, as those cards work with every other camera out there just fine] - but the Sandisks are not immune to it.
 
Cagey75 said:
They can forget that one, because I use the same cards. With the SD, i get the hourglass,though since buying a new Sandisk CF card I've not seen the dreaded timer. So it may be a card issue [which isstill Nikon's problem, as those cards work with every other camera out there just fine] - but the Sandisks are not immune to it.
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I am sure you may have done this.. does reformatting the card still cause this? Reformatting it in the Camera itself. Once done, does it still exhibit this issue?
 
Well.. have taken the plunge and ordered the D800 and Nikon 24-70f2.8 lens.. Good price from Dixons Duty Free.. my brother in law was flying today so he ordered it thru Dixons. They will deliver it on Thursday to my home!!!

Have also ordered the Meike Grip from Amazon. Should be getting it end of this week!!!

Can't wait!!:thumbs:
 
Yeah I format the cards almost every time I empty them onto the hard drive. So they're like new every time i head out to use them. I'm really only getting the egg-timer issue when I use off-cam flash lately.
 
what is egg timer issue ??

from time to time, especially after taking few shots in a row, I cant get camera to show me photos on the screen - no it is not processing them - light is not blinking and to get it right, need to switch camera off and on again...
anyone had simillar problem ?
 
Hm, never had this problem either,is it when you shoot a fast burst of shots or all the time?
 
bastic said:
what is egg timer issue ??

from time to time, especially after taking few shots in a row, I cant get camera to show me photos on the screen - no it is not processing them - light is not blinking and to get it right, need to switch camera off and on again...
anyone had simillar problem ?
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Yup, had this here and there, and usually accompanied by the egg-timer symbol. Since last update I've not had it so bad, apart from when I use off-cam flash, then it can get annoying, can't figure why exactly it's doing it with flash.
 
fracster said:
Hm, never had this problem either,is it when you shoot a fast burst of shots or all the time?
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both,
I almost never use high bursts - ok many times after the other but as single shots
 
Awesome.. got my D800 and Nikon 24-70. Though it does feel a bit heavier though but I am sure I will get used to that. Couple of test shots and it gives stunningly sharp images... Look forward to spending time taking photos this weekend..
 
Noticed the egg timer issue on mine.. The firmware is upto date so not sure what's going on there..
 
Seems its a prity wide spead issue qas checking the comments on nikon rumours about the new distortion firmware and alot were saying this issue should be fixed first.

Im just an amateur so even thought it can be annoying it isnt a big issue for me.
 
I experienced the lock-up again yesterday, when shooting with off-cam flash [using the on-cam flash/CLS to trigger] I wasn't getting the egg-timer icon,but it would behave the same. The green card light was going mad, for ages, and the screen remained blank - no preview would show up, even after a long wait. I had no choice but to switch the camera off, wait a few seconds, then switch back on. This is not something I'd want happening at a live shoot
 
Well you can add me into the equation, just goosed a memory card Grrr works in other cameras but not the D800 it seems :(
 
I forgot to mention that a brand new sandisk CF card and a sandisk SD card both gave me hassles recently - I thought at one stage I had just lost over 100 RAW files I'd just shot. It wasaproduct shoot, and each and every item had to be unboxed, placed, shot from all angles .... I really, really, didn't want to have to do it all over. I still have another 100 or so pieces to get through.

I bought the CF card so i'd have back up, and I think CF cards are more reliable and a little faster working than the equiv SDHC card.

Got an error code on the top LCD ... ran to offload the card to the laptop, and thankfully all images were there, but the folder name had a strange name. Like D800.0000001 or something [didn't take note at the time - was just so glad to have the images]
 
The thread on dpreview seemed to point the finger at Sandisk.
Maybe worthwhile if folk with the problem mention what card was involved so we can see if a pattern develops.
 
arclight said:
The thread on dpreview seemed to point the finger at Sandisk.
Maybe worthwhile if folk with the problem mention what card was involved so we can see if a pattern develops.
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Hmmm well there you go, add one more to that list :)

add blinking green light occasionally

Add my Pixel TW282 remote which I'm assured with Pixel is compatible, with it plugged in i cannot access live view or review an image and it forces the autofocus to be constantly on and constantly hunting... Lets not get into the 3rd party grip problems I may have a meltdown :)
 
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Think I'll look at buying some Lexar cards in that case. I've always used either kingston cheapies or Sandisk for all my other cameras. Ditched the Kingstons for the D800, as they were all slow cards anyhow. You'd imagine sandisk's higher end cards would be best.
 
I thought I'd share a D800 problem with you.

I was finding that I would regularly get the egg-timer when trying to review images on the monitor. I'd have to power off and on to be able to see anything. It didn't happen very often, maybe once a shoot, if that.

I was using two 16GB cards: a Lexar Pro 1000x CF and a Sandisk Extreme SD, with the Lexar as primary, and Sandisk as overflow.

I contacted both manufacturers, and also asked about identifying genuine product. Sandisk and Lexar weren't any help, but Nikon made a few suggestions, including updating the firmware, and removing the overflow card. I'd already done the firmware, and they suggested doing it again. Yeah, right.

Apparently, they reckon that the egg-timer problem was fixed in the recent firmware update. Not for me. So I concentrated on the Lexar, as it was the one holding the photos. I removed the Sandisk and put it in my bag.

I found a serial number in the Lexar box, and downloaded their recovery software. I formatted the card with it and got an error message. I tried 2 or 3 times, and whatever I did, the message went away. I've had no problems since. So it looks like it might have been a card problem, not a camera problem.

By the way, I used Sandisk Extreme III and IV without any problems for the last 5 years, and have no hesitation buying their products. Lexar, on the other hand, is new to me, and it's not been a great start.
 
Yammer said:
I thought I'd share a D800 problem with you.

I was finding that I would regularly get the egg-timer when trying to review images on the monitor. I'd have to power off and on to be able to see anything. It didn't happen very often, maybe once a shoot, if that.

I was using two 16GB cards: a Lexar Pro 1000x CF and a Sandisk Extreme SD, with the Lexar as primary, and Sandisk as overflow.

I contacted both manufacturers, and also asked about identifying genuine product. Sandisk and Lexar weren't any help, but Nikon made a few suggestions, including updating the firmware, and removing the overflow card. I'd already done the firmware, and they suggested doing it again. Yeah, right.

Apparently, they reckon that the egg-timer problem was fixed in the recent firmware update. Not for me. So I concentrated on the Lexar, as it was the one holding the photos. I removed the Sandisk and put it in my bag.

I found a serial number in the Lexar box, and downloaded their recovery software. I formatted the card with it and got an error message. I tried 2 or 3 times, and whatever I did, the message went away. I've had no problems since. So it looks like it might have been a card problem, not a camera problem.

By the way, I used Sandisk Extreme III and IV without any problems for the last 5 years, and have no hesitation buying their products. Lexar, on the other hand, is new to me, and it's not been a great start.
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Not sure what to make of that, Keith. Some imponderables in there, but thanks for the input.
Nevertheless, a card problem still seems to a suspect.
 
I just had purchased a sandisk card too..
 
Just looking to buy a D800, currently use a Pentax K5 so no Nikon knowledge whatsoever, looks awesome for landscape photography in particular.

Is anyone using Nikon legacy glass with it successfully, I see there's loads of old primes, aswellas the 28-70F2.8, I've checked out the Nikon official list of lenses which only includes the new stuff but surely some of the older lenses work well too?

Reason I ask is that I'll be using it purely for landscapes and my lens list so far is the 24-70f2.8 and either the 16-35 or new 18-35, don't really want anything much wider than these as I only rarely used my 12-24 below 15mm

Thanks

Simon
 
The 14-24 2.8 is supposed to be a right beast lens for landscape. Not had the pleasue of using one personally yet, but it's always hanging about on the list. i just don't do a lot of landscape or architecture ... or much by way of UWA
 
I use a 35mm shift lens, works well. I also have the 50mm f1.8 and 85mm f1.4 legacy lenses, and used manually they are perfect for landscape shots. Happy to leave one or more with you to have a play with when you get the camera, Simon.
Dave.
 
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