No issues with my D4 thus far...AF or otherwise.
I'll check for oil spots...haven't notice any yet...
Nikon D4/D800 issues
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Hello,
I have not found anything similar.
In the viewfinder of D800 I see two grayed out zones on sides - looks like gray out option for DX crop (5:4 mode), but I use FX lens, the image area is set to FX and it does not disappear when I change the DX autocrop and AF illumination settings.I don't remember if it was from the beginning or appeared with some settings change - I have tried almost all settings - nothing makes it disappear. Have also tried putting another FX lens - did not help.
It can be something else, but I don't know what.
Any clues ?
Thanks.Posted 1 year ago # -
Rx4Photo said:
On a ligher note: @ Mike - I would be afraid to look at my images with that contrast setting as I would probably see more than I want. I recently spoke to a spine surgeon who jokingly told me he would refuse to get a random CT scan or MRI of his spine because he knows he'll find something. Ignorance is bliss, I guess.
Hi RxPhoto,
I guess that's why polyps are called that rather than Stage 0 cancers. ;-)
The mess of dust spots are readily seen on any sensor at the right condition, exactly what msmoto shot - why I suggested that she didn't get too concerned.
My best,
Mike
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Hey i got my D800 couple days ago, and the firmware was up to date.
1.00
1.00
1.004Didn't find any issues listed above so far. Love the camera.
My problem here is that i tried to format my CF cards that i previously used in D700 only will show me the error. And D800 will not let me reformat it.
Did anyone here have the same problem? If so how did you solve it?
Thanks!
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Teo said:
Hey, I haven't had this issue, but could you try reformatting it on a computer before putting it in the D800, might work...
I hope that helps,
Have you checked if the card is supported ?Cheers,
TeoWell i don't see this particular brand of CF cards on the list of supported cards on Nikonusa.com but all specs are good to go. Buy the Way i don't see them listed for D700 as well but they worked perfectly. It's Delkin Devices CF.
And yes, i tried to format it on my Mac after all as well. But it Didn't help ether. =(Thanks,
PavelVK
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Mike Gunter said:
The mess of dust spots are readily seen on any sensor at the right condition, exactly what msmoto shot - why I suggested that she didn't get too concerned.
My best,
Mike
Gosh, just saw the high contrast of the sky shot..... lots of dust. But, my question would be how this came to be. It must be a static electricity issue, and it must have been there from new. As long as it does not create problems for my images, it is of no concern. I wonder if NIKON will address this? Or, do all the cameras come with this on the sensor? The lens changing is done with almost sterile conditions, not in the field in dirt or wind. And with the body facing down in most cases.
So, I am still suspicious this is a production problem which NIKON will address at some time.
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Teo said:
I think you're better of getting a new CF card like SanDisk extreme pro or similar.Good luck,
Teo
You might find that its not the brand of card. When I tried to use a couple of cards from my 300s in the D700 it couldn't reformat the card and acted as if the d300 section didn't exist. These were Sandisks. To be honest, I never tried to use them again so I don't have a solution for you.
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msmoto said:
Gosh, just saw the high contrast of the sky shot..... lots of dust. But, my question would be how this came to be. It must be a static electricity issue, and it must have been there from new. As long as it does not create problems for my images, it is of no concern. I wonder if NIKON will address this? Or, do all the cameras come with this on the sensor? The lens changing is done with almost sterile conditions, not in the field in dirt or wind. And with the body facing down in most cases.So, I am still suspicious this is a production problem which NIKON will address at some time.
Hi,
No, at least I don't think so, but then you're the scientist, I'm not. But the cleaning is done by vibration, and I don't think static electricity would removed by that.
Dust is everywhere. I'm sure the D4 has a cleaning routine for on/off that I would use and I would also take a picture of a cloudless sky with maximum aperture and use maximum contrast on the image to see any specs of dust. Check every now and then to see what's changing.
You'll always have some specs of dust, but the specs won't always be in the same spots or have the same severity (hopefully).
My best,
Mike
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msmoto said:
Gosh, just saw the high contrast of the sky shot..... lots of dust. But, my question would be how this came to be. It must be a static electricity issue, and it must have been there from new. As long as it does not create problems for my images, it is of no concern. I wonder if NIKON will address this? Or, do all the cameras come with this on the sensor? The lens changing is done with almost sterile conditions, not in the field in dirt or wind. And with the body facing down in most cases.So, I am still suspicious this is a production problem which NIKON will address at some time.
Yes, guys you are right. I tested my D800 the other day, and i did see some dust. I shot the picture with max aperture about 1 o'clock to the sun position. Dust appeared all around the sun but not anywhere else in the picture. There were completely white spots of a different shape. It was shot #35 at least with 35mm f2 fairly new lens. So camera was completely new. Everything clean and dust free. My D90 never showed anything like that. I've had it for 3 years and have never had any issues with dust.
Hm! =(Posted 1 year ago # -
The D4 freezes sometimes. I read several articles on the net about the problem.
Anyone suggestions??Posted 1 year ago # -
ericbrinkhorst said:
The D4 freezes sometimes. I read several articles on the net about the problem.
Anyone suggestions??theirs a quick solution here, it says :
Nikon is currently working on a permanent solution, in the mean time you can turn off both the 'Highlights' and 'RGB Histogram' display options in order to avoid this problemRead more on NikonRumors.com: http://nikonrumors.com/2012/05/03/nikon-acknowledges-the-d4d800-lockup-issue-offers-temporary-fix.aspx/#ixzz1uk5KVGgv
hope that helps
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So Just wanted to report issues with my d800E Serial is 30008xx,
came with frimware 1.0004
looked like a lens had been mounted when I first opened it, no left side AF issue, I'm assuming they re calibrated it, then flashed the firmware. EXIF data showed first frame as frame 1...I have the oil on the sensor issue.
I have a blinking blue pixel on the LCD when recording video, only when actualley recording, and only when the pixel is positioned over midtones, not black shadows or white highlighs. It's near where the red recording flashes. It doesn't show up on the recorded footage.
I think thats it.
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Cleaning your sensor is actually really easy, and somehow, easier than cleaning a lens with the right tools,
I suggest you get what I'm using (Sensor Swab type 3, and Eclipse fluid)
It is really easy, 3 drops of fluid on one side of the swab and follow the instruction they send you in the pack.
One tip would be, keep using your camera, don't be afraid to shoot a lot, that will drain the excess whatever it is on the sensor, and then, when you clean it, their is nothing left on the mirror to get back on the sensor.
If you need any other tips with cleaning ur D800, let me know lolOh and, Keep shooting with this beast
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Just got a D4 yesterday, and I am unable to access the "e3" function in the Bracketing/Flash menu. It is underintensified and unselectable. ????
I shoot manual flash, and it is defaulted to TTLPosted 1 year ago # -
Hello,
e3 function in Bracketing/Flash menu... As mentioned in the documentation, this option is related to SB-400 flash only.
To activate it, you have to mount a SB-400 and turn it on.If you use a SB-910 for example, the option will remain grey.
Best regards.
PhilippePosted 1 year ago # -
phd69 said:
Hello,e3 function in Bracketing/Flash menu... As mentioned in the documentation, this option is related to SB-400 flash only.
To activate it, you have to mount a SB-400 and turn it on.If you use a SB-910 for example, the option will remain grey.
Best regards.
PhilippeI typically set my Flash to manual. I cant find a way to do that with this camera.
Do you know how?Posted 1 year ago # -
I ORDERED MY D800 FROM B&H 0N FEB 17 AND I'VE HEARD NOTHING ASIDE FROM A FEW LITTLE NOTES ABOUT HOW MUCH THEY WANT TO GET ME THE CAMERA.
I COULD JUST CRY MY D700 HAS BEEN GONE FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS NOW
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As I posted here about a month ago, there was a lot of dust on the sensor of my D800, which seems to have arrived in that condition from Nikon since I had barely made any use of the camera before noticing the problem. I took the camera back to the local Nikon dealer from whom I pre-ordered the beast and he dry-cleaned the sensor for me for free. He also told me to come back after a few months and he'd do another cleaning, again at no cost. In the meantime, I've taken a good look at my D7000 and discovered it's got a lot of dust from my heavy use of it. It's time for me to buck up the courage and do my first wet clean, I think. The video tutorials I've watched make the process look easy. I hope it turns out to be a case of done as easy as said.
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There is apparently some risk of dammaging the sensor on a wet clean. Dunno if it is true but the techincians at my local shop told me they had special insurrance just for that. I know some do it themselves without problems and many do not have qualified shop near but I have yet to decide if it is worth the risk, plus the shop charges me almost what the product would cost me and if they need more than one pass, the extra will be on them.
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Baba Ganoush said:
As I posted here about a month ago, there was a lot of dust on the sensor of my D800, which seems to have arrived in that condition from Nikon since I had barely made any use of the camera before noticing the problem. I took the camera back to the local Nikon dealer from whom I pre-ordered the beast and he dry-cleaned the sensor for me for free. He also told me to come back after a few months and he'd do another cleaning, again at no cost. In the meantime, I've taken a good look at my D7000 and discovered it's got a lot of dust from my heavy use of it. It's time for me to buck up the courage and do my first wet clean, I think. The video tutorials I've watched make the process look easy. I hope it turns out to be a case of done as easy as said.Have it professionally cleaned. Dont do it yourself. Damaging your sensor because you wish to save money will only cost you in the end.
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