Nikon Repair: I took my Nikon Z50 to the Nikon repair shop in Melville for a sensor cleaning and general tune-up. My biggest complaint with the camera is that the sensor always gets...

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

I took my Nikon Z50 to the Nikon repair shop in Melville for a sensor cleaning and general tune-up.
My biggest complaint with the camera is that the sensor always gets dirty.
I get spots when I shoot things in the sky.
Today they tell me there are scratches on the sensor, and it needs to be replaced at a cost of $390.
That is almost half the cost of a new Z50.
If I upgrade to a full frame, Z5 or Z6II, how will all of my DX Nikon lenses work on the full frame camera?
So ,fellow Hoggers with the simplest answer , please help me make my decision.
Z5 or Z6II?
DX lenses on Full frame?
Bite the bullet and stay with the Z50, which I do like shooting with.
Thanks

Bill_de Loc: US

SparkyNYC wrote:

I took my Nikon Z50 to the Nikon repair shop in Me... (show quote)

Have you tried to clean the sensor yourself or have someone else clean it? That could account for the scratches. If it were me I'd have Nikon replace the sensor. Then if really needing a cleaning again, you know where to find Nikon.

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BebuLamar

I don't have a recommendation as to repair or replace but I don't think using the DX lenses on the FX camera is a good idea. If you have many DX lenses consider selling them if you decide to go FX.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

If $390 is half the value of a new Z50 I would be looking into the second hand market. If the price in the second hand market is as high or higher than replacing the sensor and you want to keep the camera then you have to replace the sensor.
Your DX lenses are totally useless with FX cameras unless you use the crop built in camera BUT you are going to loose pixels. Use DX lenses only with cropped cameras.

Ctrclckws

DX lenses on a Nikon Z FX body will force the camera into DX crop mode. So a Z5 and Z6 will generate approximately 10 megapixel images, the others would be approximately 20 megapixels, similar to your Z50.

Not worth it on Z FX bodies.

The FX DSLRs at least had an override option. So the user could accept the full image.
As an example, the AF-S 35mm 1.8 DX was decent even on an FX camera. Some corner darkening, but decent.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

I question how bad the scratches are. Do they show up in your images? If you use photoshop, you can eliminate the spots and scratches on images that show them. The Band Aide tool is simple to use and instantly cleans up spots like dirt on your sensor.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

Robertl594 wrote:

I question how bad the scratches are. Do they show up in your images? If you use photoshop, you can eliminate the spots and scratches on images that show them. The Band Aide tool is simple to use and instantly cleans up spots like dirt on your sensor.

I agree with you. This makes sense. It sounds like he did not know. It was scratched until it was looked at and even if he got the sensor replaced he still gonna have the same problem of it getting dirty frequently. I think the main problem is addressing the sensor getting dirty in the first place. As he stated he likes the camera I think he should keep it and if it’s really an issue get it fixed. Getting a full frame camera and using the DX lenses on a full frame is just stupid. It makes no sense, so why even get a full frame and use DX lenses on it.
Bruce

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

riderxlx wrote:

I agree with you. This makes sense. It sounds like... (show quote)

Bruce, I agree with you. If I was the OP, I would do an assessment of how bad the images coming off of the sensor are. Then I would decide what I will do. Three things I would do no matter what.
1. Have my sensor cleaned.
2. Learn the band aide tool in PS
3. Use some good practices when changing lenses to avoid dirt getting to the sensor. Don’t change lenses outside or where there is a lot of dust, dirt or moisture in the air. Keep camera with a lens on it all times. Face camera down when changing lenses and do it quickly. Make sure lenses are clean before putting it on the camera. Always use a body cap when no lens is on the camera.

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

They look like spots in the sky
I do remove them in PP
I do not see any scratches, and it’s only when I shoot something flying that they show up
The more comments that I read, I’m leaning towards replacing the sensor
I’ll save my money for an upgraded DX mirrorless when it comes out.
Thanks to all

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

SparkyNYC wrote:

They look like spots in the sky
I do remove them in PP
I do not see any scratches, and it’s only when I shoot something flying that they show up
The more comments that I read, I’m leaning towards replacing the sensor
I’ll save my money for an upgraded DX mirrorless when it comes out.
Thanks to all

You are thinking good young grasshopper. I had the same issue on my D200. Spots would show up when shooting planes in the sky. I UHH member actually pointed it out. I just cleaned it and it was OK.
If I was in your place, I would just either get the sensor fixed or live with it. BUT !! it appears you are getting dust in the body too much. I think I would first resolve this problem then decide about the sensor because it you do not it happen again.
Let us know how it goes.
Bruce.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

Is it possible that you are seeing lens flares? If you only see them when you are shooting up into the sky, maybe it’s not your sensor. Just a thought. Can you post some shots so we can see the issue?

Archboo3 Loc: Central Florida

With my Nikon digital camera I can switch from DX to Full Frame. If that is the case with the Z50 then your lens should work fine in the DX mode. You can still use them in Full frame, but you will not get the full frame angle of view.

When I started with DX cameras, I always purchased full frame lens, because I knew I would one day be moving to full frame, because they will work with either camera.

SparkyNYC Loc: NYC & Coconut Creek,Fl

They are terrible shots, when I get back to my computer I will post some
This is definitely a situation that started with changing over to mirrorless. I never had this problem with my D5300.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

SparkyNYC wrote:

They are terrible shots, when I get back to my computer I will post some
This is definitely a situation that started with changing over to mirrorless. I never had this problem with my D5300.

This is weird, have you tried a different lens and shooting with both lenses in a different lighting setting ?
Just curious. I would hate to see spend a lot of money on something that hopefully could be resolved by you.
If this has already been asked well pardon me, I just do not keep up with all the threads. But since you have a new model camera, at least new to me, what ever this is we all need to know and watch out for our gear too regardless of the brand.
Good luck bro, let us know.
Bruce.

rcarol

SparkyNYC wrote:

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