justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

My D850 had a nick in the sensor and on the mirror, so after getting a Z6, I sent it in for warranty work at the end of February. With the pandemic, I finally got it back in the last week. (It was replaced, not repaired). Anyway, my purchased warranty is over and I have 90 days with this new one to make sure all is well. I was out shooting last night on a Lake Michigan pier and I had not been on it long to realize what all the waves were doing. One moment I am shooting, the next, the camera and I were pretty wet. It stopped working for a bit, but did start up again and I continued to shoot for another 30 minutes or so. Once home, I took the grip off, batteries out, etc., to let it dry better overnight. All seems well now. Including "the shot" before the wave got us, and a few others.

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yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Great shots Sue!

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

A Nick on the sensor and the mirror you say, I wonder how that happened? And the next thing you know your replacement gets wet. You may be one of those who would be well severed by high risk insurance.

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superdadplano Loc: Dallas, TX

Wow, in the same position, your subject changed from the pole to the lighthouse to the waves! Nice set.

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Thanks, Bill.

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

You may well be right. The issues with the first D850 may have come from shooting at the lakeshore from sand, despite what I do to try and protect it.

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

No, actually in all 3, the focus is on the lighthouse. I did have a set of them last night where I messed up and focus was totally off while some unique wave activity was happening. I shared one anyhow on FB because of what it showed, even though as a photo, it kind of sucked, in my view.

lamiaceae Loc: San Luis Obispo County, CA

WOW, I'm a bit more careful with cameras around water. Oh, at least that is lake water. Where I live the beach means Pacific Ocean and corrosive salt water. I've even managed to keep my smartphone out of the sink or toilet.

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Yes, if it was salt water, the camera would likely be dead now. I will be more cautious out there.

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA

I like 2 most Sue!

justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Thanks Karin. Of all the shots I took last night, I think that is at least in my top 2, because I love the water formation in that one.

Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC

Lake Michigan? Sue neither the D850 nor Z6 are actually "Pro-Build" and can only withstand limited abuse.
In the future owing to your desired visual statement I truly believe you would be much better served with one of Nikon's flagship "Pro" models. This is not to imply that you need to invest in a D6... There are many previously owned "Pro" models available... I purchase my "Pro-Build" Nikon kit refurbished from Nikon USA in fact I have put well over 100K clicks on one of my D3's and it still works flawlessly.

Below please find an example of my commercial efforts shot in bitter cold and pouring rain... This league soccer match lasted well over 2 hours and I had no choice but to shoot it since my client had already paid a deposit. My kit for this match was a "Pro-Build" Nikon D3 with a "Pro-Build" Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED IF VR. Both the body and lens are superbly weather sealed and designed for weather extremes.

Sue it is simply a matter of selecting the most appropriate tool for the task...
And please don't shoot me, I'm only the messenger... I've given you glowing reviews on your previous work for showcasing the beauty and grandeur of Lake Michigan

btw, I believe this thread would be better served posted in the Main Photography section since those that frequent that area are primarily interested in kit, not so much in photographic excellence...

Food for thought... While you didn't mention the optics used, please be aware that there is a HUGE difference between a "Pro Build" lens and prosumer grade optics. You might be best served selling all your non pro build optics and only shoot professional grade glass moving forward. How to tell? Pro Glass has a rubber gasket around the attachment mount. Even a D6 can be quickly "trashed" with non pro glass in a wet and or sandy venue...

Hope this helps... All the best on your epic journey Sue
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Nikon D3 with a "Pro-Build" Nikon AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED IF VR

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justhercamera Loc: NW Michigan

Thomas

Yes, you have been very generous with your comments on work I have posted here, I remember well. I know those two cameras are not weather sealed such as the D3-D6, etc line. Because I shoot for passion, not pay, I never really considered needing the highest end for weather sealing, etc. It certainly is worth giving thought to. The lens used was the Tamron 24-70 2.8 and it is weather sealed, so that part I did right. LOL

I considered when I did the posting that maybe it was not the best place for it, but wasn't sure. I don't know if I can move it now, or not.

As always, your thoughts are very appreciated as is your time to give them.

Sue