Nikon tune up: Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair. --Would you recommend a...

bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama

Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair.

--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)

Just writing this down already sounds expensive!

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

It does, but I would be interested in how it plays out. I think my 7100 needs some help too.

TucsonCoyote Loc: Tucson AZ

bsmith52 wrote:

Just writing this down already sounds expensive!

LOLz !

:thumbup:

orrie smith Loc: Kansas

bsmith52 wrote:

Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair.

--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)

Just writing this down already sounds expensive!

maybe it is time to upgrade to a d7200

Capture48 Loc: Arizona

bsmith52 wrote:

Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair.
--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)

Just writing this down already sounds expensive!

Why don't you post a photo & "Store Original" perhaps we can help.

CO

Because of manufacturing tolerances you can have camera and lens combinations that will front focus or back focus. That can change over time. I use the DataColor SpyderLensCal to check my cameras and lenses. I also have a D7000. It will store the AF fine tuning for the lenses.

Also, do you shoot RAW files or use the .jpeg files out of the camera? If you use the .jpeg files out of the camera you'll want to go though all of the picture controls - Standard, Neutral, Vivid, Monochrome and bump up the sharpening. Nikon sets the default sharpening very low at level 3. Nikon expert, Ken Rockwell, recommends increasing that to level 6.

Jim Bob

bsmith52 wrote:

Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair.

--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)

Just writing this down already sounds expensive!

Yes. Yes. Oh hell no.

WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio

CO wrote:

Because of manufacturing tolerances you can have c... (show quote)

Good advice, I went in and bumped everything up a long time ago.

DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

Jim Bob wrote:

Yes. Yes. Oh hell no.

I hate long and drawn out answers....... :thumbup:

Jim Bob

DaveO wrote:

I hate long and drawn out answers....... :thumbup:

You and me both my friend, especially those that don't directly respond to the inquiry.

Festus Loc: North Dakota

bsmith52 wrote:

Just can't seem to get that tack sharp photo I used to get from my Nikon d7000. Nothing seems to be broken so I wouldn't say I need a a repair.

--Would you recommend a camera service/clean/tune-up.
--Would a nikon service center be the best for that.
--And would you send your lenses also (4 nikons)

Just writing this down already sounds expensive!

Your camera and lenses may need a calibration. Search this forum or Google it to find the best process for you.

Jim Bob

Festus wrote:

Your camera and lenses may need a calibration. Search this forum or Google it to find the best process for you.

The probability of 4 lenses needing calibration would be low.

ruwohe

Where is Ken Rockwell's recommendation that the sharpness level be increased to 6? Have tried to find it, but can't. I have a Nikon d5500. Thanks very much.

Rufus

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

ruwohe wrote:

Where is Ken Rockwell's recommendation that the sharpness level be increased to 6? Have tried to find it, but can't. I have a Nikon d5500. Thanks very much.

Rufus

I don't remember exactly where either, Rufus but I have seen something to that effect by Mr. Rockwell and have the sharpeness cranked up on my 7100 as well but you can only compensate so much for cheap glass and bad technique. I am only referring to me, not anyone else, btw.

ruwohe

Thanks!