There is no way I would send it back to Nikon (at my expense). I would tell the seller that it was not "of merchantable quality" and reject it, but I am in the UK where I can do that. If you paid by credit card, the card company is also liable and will re-fund you. After reading your link, seems like you may actually be better off with a good non OEM copy?

Ironheart said:
I'm still a bit baffled as to why you won't just call Nikon and see what they say. Or better yet take it to where you purchased it. At the very least they will usually offer to cover the shipping back to Nikon for repair. I'll bet you Nikon will repair under warranty no questions asked. Forget about all the Internet naysayers and go for it!

Well, because I did contact them, mate... That was the first thing I did after putting the grip back in its original packaging.

And even after sending them pictures they won't go beyond "we can't yet tell you what it's gonna cost or if it's covered by the warranty, so send it to us first and we'll charge you for the shipping".

So, since this is not my first experience with Nikon, and they systematically have been bad, I'm building a case.

And of course it will be shipped via the shop which sold it to me... they are legally responsible for that as long as the mandatory 2 year warranty is in play, in the EU.

I'm still a bit baffled as to why you won't just call Nikon and see what they say. Or better yet take it to where you purchased it. At the very least they will usually offer to cover the shipping back to Nikon for repair. I'll bet you Nikon will repair under warranty no questions asked. Forget about all the Internet naysayers and go for it!

msmoto said:
@ GhostRider117.... can you post a nice macro photo of the broken part/grip? And, how many clicks on the D7000 with the grip on it?

About 3000 clicks with the grip on.

Edit: not my picture, but exactly the same issue...
http://www.flickr.com/groups/d7000-club/discuss/72157632080808727/

One of the comments mentions Nikon agreeing to repair it under warranty... only one I've seen so far.

@ GhostRider117.... can you post a nice macro photo of the broken part/grip? And, how many clicks on the D7000 with the grip on it?

I don't have an MB-D11, but I do have the 10. It's built like a tank, so I'm surprised to hear of your problem. I don't know what jurisdiction you fall under, but I would suggest if you've only had it 4 months, take in back to the seller and demand an exchange/refund.

Well, yes, it's supposed to be under warranty (2 years mandatory warranty in EU).

Except that from what I've read about user experience on this issue is that Nikon refuses to fix it under warranty, arguing that this is not covered. Basically, they're saying that the build quality is fine and that you broke it yourself by using it instead of keeping it in the box.

So, if I have sufficient information to show that this is a recurring issue, then I can show that this is their fault, and that it should be covered by the warranty.

Isn't it under warranty? What's the need for pressure on Nikon then, have they said the wouldn't fix it?

After 4 months of light use, the joystick of my Nikon MB-D11 just broke into two halves while I was switching AF points... I've seen other reports of exactly the same issue elsewhere (incl. Amazon.com reviews).

Has anyone here had the issue? I'm building a case to put pressure on Nikon so that they repair it under warranty, as this is obviously a build quality default...

Thanks,

1) Is the Raw file at 25MP or still 36MP when used in 1.2 crop mode?

25 MP

2) Is the FPS faster in 1.2 Crop mode?

Yes, 5 fps vs. 4 fps.

3) What shows in the Viewfinder in 1.2 crop mode?

The frame coverage reduces to 97% vertical and horizontal (vs. 100% in FX mode). You can grey out the area outside of the crop.

I just shot a RAW and 1.2 crop of a backdrop with multi colors and patterns.

14bit
RAW = 75MB
1.2 = 53MB

12bit

RAW=58
1.2=41

you get a black outline showing what will be in the photo (i belive you can also grey out the outer box). I think only in DX mode does FPS increase

Have been thinking that I may have waited too long for a D400 so now seriously considering a D800.

One of the factors for my decision that may tip the balance is the capability of the D800's 1.2 crop mode.

I have a few questions..
1) Is the Raw file at 25MP or still 36MP when used in 1.2 crop mode?
2) Is the FPS faster in 1.2 Crop mode?
3) What shows in the Viewfinder in 1.2 crop mode?

Anything else regarding the 1.2 crop mode that I don't know to ask?
Any pros/cons of the 1.2 crop mode?

Thanks for your help.

I'm a *new* Nikon 1 owner... I decided the V2 adding a hand grip and mode dial was enough for me to actually be able to use it without a massive fuss so I jumped on it as a Christmas present to myself.

That being said, I'm probably going to pass on this lens. I can DX the 35mm f/1.8 as well. I'm really interested in that announced 32mm f/1.2 though.

I think the 10-30 VR kit lens serves most of what I wanted that camera for... a general walkaround camera good for fun events / street photography. The 18.5mm f/1.8 could help for low light but being locked at 50mm in indoor situations seems like it wouldn't be wide enough for me so I don't really see where I'd end up using it.

I'm likely going to pick up the 32mm f/1.2 when it comes out (I do a lot of portraits so the equivalent field of view is perfect for that), the FT-1 so I can do stupid things with my telephoto lenses, and the SB-N5 rather than the new SB-N7 flash because I like the ability to swivel horizontally even if it's at the cost of flash power.

Just curious, how many Nikon 1 owners here are getting the 18.5mm prime?

Looks like a nice 50mm equivalent, but I still think Nikon is too slow in announcing lenses for the 1 series.

At $186, that's not so bad... but as a current DX owner with a 35mm 1.8, I'm not really that interested in it.