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Official:Nikon Finally Admits To D600 Dust Problem
US users go here: http://support.nikonusa.com/app/answers … a_id/18180 European users go here: https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app … a_id/55647 "...(spots) removal may be difficult using normal measures." . Feb 22 13 02:36 pm Link This doesn't apply to D800s? Feb 22 13 06:35 pm Link "While the structure and concept of digital-SLR cameras makes the complete elimination of these dust spots very difficult, it has come to our attention that, in some rare cases, they may be reflected noticeably in images." dust spots can show up in photos? really? i'm so glad somebody brought that to nikon's attention.  Feb 22 13 07:19 pm Link I wonder why they won't say what causes the problem? Dust does accumulate over time with DSLR. Is the D600 especially bad compare to some of the previous models? Feb 22 13 07:23 pm Link D600 owner here with over 2000 shutter clicks. Haven't came across ONE SINGLE SPOT on the sensor as of yet... and I have REALLY been looking...  Feb 22 13 07:27 pm Link d600 owner here with over 2000 clicks...have a fine crust developing on the corners of my sensor! Feb 22 13 07:29 pm Link D M E C K E R T wrote: You had better get that hamster out of there and replace him with a real battery!! (kidding) Feb 22 13 07:32 pm Link Nikon has a known issue with not sealing the camera bodies very well, and this is true on some of the higher end cameras too such as the D700 and the D300. I've been told the D800 is better, but I tend to doubt that. It would be nice if they would tend to this detail! On $3000 and up cameras, it is not too much to ask. Feb 22 13 07:55 pm Link Marin Photography wrote: oh, but he's cute! and it really does get several hundred more shots than the EL15. lol Feb 22 13 08:16 pm Link Finally they're listening to their users problems! Feb 23 13 01:05 am Link Mark Stout Photography wrote: 4500 shots on my D800 without any issues. And I am NOT naturally a lucky guy so I doubt I go the only perfect one. And before you say anything,I'm more picky than most anyone and WOULD notice quality problems in smomething i paid over $6k for with only 2 lenses. I don't have that sort of disposable income. The D300 had over 50K clicks when I sold it and no problems there either. Never owned a D700. Not enough advantages over the D300s to make it worth my $$. Not that it wasn't the perfect Nikon for others. Just not me. The D800 IS my ideal camera at this time. The 600..not so much but MAYBE as a second body if I can't justify a D800E for a supporting role. Feb 23 13 01:41 am Link Mark Stout Photography wrote: Hmm? The D700 is a camera well known for its excellent weather sealing, especially compared to its closest competitor the 5Dmk2 (which is not sealed). Feb 23 13 01:58 am Link R Michael Walker wrote: Just curious...if you were so fond of your D300s, why wouldn't you consider the D7100 as a backup? Being 24mp and the low pass filter removed, it may be an awesome backup for your D800. Feb 23 13 07:05 am Link Why is everyone creating such a dust storm about all of this! ...haha! Feb 23 13 07:06 am Link Chuckarelei wrote: From what I'm reading it relates to slightly over-tight manufacturing tolerances resulting in the scratching of black finish into the sensor. Evidently a sensor cleaning after a couple hundred images solves the problem. Feb 23 13 07:59 am Link The Space Cowboy wrote: To my knowledge it's only an issue with the D600. Feb 23 13 08:01 am Link I had multitudes of issues with "dust" in photos straight out of the box on my D7000. The auto sensor cleaner took care of some of the dust, but as it turns out, the "dust" spots were oil spots on the sensor. It took about 3 good cleanings to get it all off. I took my new camera to the Grand Canyon, changed lenses very carefully, and it turns out that the high speeds of the shutter I was using was throwing oil from the shutter (2000-8000) onto the sensor. I read nothing from Nikon about this and only intermittently suggested from any of the threads on this. It seems to be a problem for people who use the higher speeds and frame rates. Clean or have cleaned the sensor and I have no doubt that it can be duplicated with time or very quickly. One suggestion is to learn how to properly and safely clean your sensor or have it serviced more often. Feb 23 13 08:04 am Link Mark Stout Photography wrote: Not my experience shooting Nikon for long, long time. Feb 23 13 11:32 am Link Reading in between the lines it reads less like a sealing issue more like a part was not installed right, or was contaminated with some substance. It does not come across as a design flaw but as as an issue during a manufacture run and they are not sure which run and/or what is the part issue. Feb 24 13 01:51 am Link PS201 wrote: I have heard of BOTH issues...dust (from scratches in the mirror box finish) and oil (seemingly from using the ultra-highest shutter speeds). Feb 24 13 06:15 am Link ArtisticGlamour wrote: Feb 24 13 09:43 am Link The Space Cowboy wrote: I have had the D800e a couple months now. No dust problem at all. Haven't read about it at all online either... Feb 24 13 09:48 am Link Tip and suggestion: I put all my cameras in plastic bags while in the camera bag. That's where the dust, in part, comes from -- your camera bag. Haven't had a dust problem in years. Feb 24 13 09:48 am Link ArtisticGlamour wrote: Does the D600 have a menu item to clean the sensor every time the the camera is turned on and shut off? This might take care of most of the problem.. Feb 24 13 09:53 am Link Jhono Bashian wrote: I'm not sure, but I think they have a "self-cleaning" menu choice. I shoot SONY! Feb 26 13 06:40 am Link |
