msmoto, the D700 is nitrous for getting dust in the viewfinder, so that isn't surprising at all. When I sent my D700 in last month to get the sensor cleaned, they also cleaned out the viewfinder.
Nikon 16-35mm f/4 gone?
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PB PM said:
msmoto, the D700 is nitrous for getting dust in the viewfinder, so that isn't surprising at all. When I sent my D700 in last month to get the sensor cleaned, they also cleaned out the viewfinder.Well, I guess I am learning more all the time. I have taken my D200 across country in a Pelican case on a motorcycle, been through dust storms, rain, and 30° F cold for hours, 105° F in Arizona, and have not had any dust problems. Is the D700 particularly vulnerable? And of course if it is, I guess I am grateful for having never bought one.
I will say that when changing a lens I have an almost obsessive process of not having anything uncovered for more than a second or two. And do it in a sheltered area. Back in the film days, a piece of dust on the Ektachrome was a complete disaster as no client would accept that as decent work. Maybe this is where my obsessiveness comes from.
Thanks for the D700 info...
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Not so much dust in the mirro box, although that happens too, but dust entering through the eye piece. It's not terrible, but getting a spot or two of dust after a few months of use is common.
Dust spots are far more apparent on FX bodies, due to the larger size of the pixels, you just have to get used to it.
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PB PM said:
Dust spots are far more apparent on FX bodies, due to the larger size of the pixels, you just have to get used to it.You will have to explain that one to me PB. If anything, a given piece of dust on a 12mp DX covers more pixels than on a 12mp FX surely - especially when you view on the same size print or screen?
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I found that dust spots appear bigger on the D700 than they ever did on my D300. I had a lot of dust on my D300's sensor, but had to zoom into 100% to see them. On my D700 the spots would show up clear as day at full resolution. Maybe the larger sensor naturally attracts larger dust particles?
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I think I read that - large sensors attract more dust now you come to mention it. I suppose there could be more turbulence caused within the camera by the larger mirror flapping too.
Another point to DX - yaaaaay!
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I see & understand rational but I don't see anything but a random correlation not a real one. Dust is dust and is random so is what sticks to a sensor.
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Could we have a new thread, I dont think this has much to do with the 16 -35
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OK, let's get back to the 16-35mm and now at B & H, both the USA version and the Imported version are "out of stock". But, as I said before, the way I buy these, if I want a new one, is to keep checking on a daily basis for the lens. These show up and the inventory will be gone in a few hours or in less than one day. Way before they have time to send an email notifying one that it is in stock.
Actually, my 70-200mm F2.8VR II was ordered from the website about 10 minutes after it showed up and in an hour it was out of stock. About two months later I received and email stating it was in stock.
So, lurk on B & H's website and it may prove useful for obtaining the absolutely wonderful 16-35mm f/4.0 VR NIKKOR.
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PB PM said:
The D700, D3s are out of production, thus no new units will be shipped, that's what happens when new products are released.As for the D7000, Nikon is filling backorders that came about as a result of the floods in Thailand last fall.
As far as I know, the D700 is still being produced.
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msmoto said:
Are these on the focusing screen or the image sensor? If they show up on the final product, then check your user's manual. There are two ways to clean the image sensor on a D700. Above all, DO NOT TOUCH IT WITH ANYTHING! Touching it in almost all cases will destroy it by adding scratches.
If the dust remains.... NIKON is the only place to go, or a NIKON repair shop.I am not touching anything, but it is 100% on the focusing screen as it is not appearing on images. Anyway, I am over it at this point.
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msmoto said:
OK, let's get back to the 16-35mm and now at B & H, both the USA version and the Imported version are "out of stock". But, as I said before, the way I buy these, if I want a new one, is to keep checking on a daily basis for the lens. These show up and the inventory will be gone in a few hours or in less than one day. Way before they have time to send an email notifying one that it is in stock.Actually, my 70-200mm F2.8VR II was ordered from the website about 10 minutes after it showed up and in an hour it was out of stock. About two months later I received and email stating it was in stock.
So, lurk on B & H's website and it may prove useful for obtaining the absolutely wonderful 16-35mm f/4.0 VR NIKKOR.
Unfortunately, this lens is no longer listed on Amazon, not even for sale via a third-party retailer.
I have pre-ordered it through Adorama and B&H, so if and when it comes back in stock, I should receive it.
That being said, I purchased both a week ago and have yet to receive a notification from either retailer that the lens is back in stock. Oh, well. Time to wait.
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<<<<I have pre-ordered it through Adorama and B&H, so if and when it comes back in stock, I should receive it.
That being said, I purchased both a week ago and have yet to receive a notification from either retailer that the lens is back in stock. Oh, well. Time to wait.>>>>>
I think you will find the 16-35mm f/4 VR is worth the wait. This was introduced in February 2010, so I suspect it will be in good standing for at least five or so, years. My guess is the supply issues with NIKON are directly related to the catastrophes in Japan and Thailand. Loosing the production facilitates lie they did is very difficult to overcome as in the "sterile" conditions required for optics production, it takes considerably longer to build a building than if they were making tractor parts.
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Supply issues with made in Japan lenses more likely has to do with the ramp up to build the D4 and D800. Supplies and money normally dedicated to making lenses has likely been moved to counter the high demand. These new cameras also mean high demand for newer glass that can take advantage of the new high resolution sensors. Also Nikon does inventory in late March through early April, and shipments are stopped during that time frame.
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Legal requirement in Japan, for the finical year end review. Nikon happens to keep smaller stock of items than most Japanese electronics companies, so product shortages appear very quickly.
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USA version of 16-35 showing as "in stock" ($1,139) for me currently. Import ($1,099) out of stock. It's up to you, NY, NY.
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B&H (in case it wasn't obvious)
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shawnino said:
USA version of 16-35 showing as "in stock" ($1,139) for me currently. Import ($1,099) out of stock. It's up to you, NY, NY.Not anymore: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/675838-USA/Nikon_2182_AF_S_Nikkor_16_35mm_f_4G.html
Additionally, I pre-ordered the lens from B&H (and Adorama) and did not receive a shipment notification.
Perhaps there was a glitch in the Matrix.
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I caught it in stock yesterday, and I'm getting it today, no I'm just waiting for my d800 to take full advantage, I got a d7000 now
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It was in stock on JR.com last Thursday for about 2-3 hours. I ordered it and its getting delivered today. I had pre-ordered on B&H, Adorama but not on JR.
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This is intense--glad I'm not fighting for one.
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shawnino said:
This is intense--glad I'm not fighting for one.If by intense you mean aggravating haha.
I recently switched to Nikon from Sony and I have to say, there are too many Nikon products that are unavailable at the moment, including easy to produce lenses like the 50mm f/1.8G.
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