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The USB cord on the D800
Oct 15, 2012 13:36:40   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
For those that own the D800 my question is why did Nikon put the plastic block on the end of the USB cord that attaches to the camera? I thought that there must be a sensor in the plastic piece that goes in the hole, but there isn't. I removed the plastic block from the end and the attachment to the camera and it works fine without the block and it connects to the computer and downloads fine.

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Oct 15, 2012 13:49:47   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
The plastic block is a cord keeper to keep the USB3 cord in position in case it gets inadvertantly yanked. The USB3 socket would be quite expensive to replace so that block is just cheap insurance. When properly installed it locks into place and the USB3 cord locks into the plastic block.

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Oct 15, 2012 14:00:44   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
Since I only use it when I am home and at my desktop computer where I lay the camera down safely and only use the cord for downloading then remove it, for my purpose I would say I might be safe leaving it off. I found that the block was (for me) difficult to attach the OSB3 part and the protrusion at the end at the same time.

MT Shooter wrote:
The plastic block is a cord keeper to keep the USB3 cord in position in case it gets inadvertantly yanked. The USB3 socket would be quite expensive to replace so that block is just cheap insurance. When properly installed it locks into place and the USB3 cord locks into the plastic block.

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Oct 15, 2012 14:06:44   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Its not necessary that you use it for downloads. Its primarily meant for those times when you are tethered and keeping the cord in place for long periods of time.

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Oct 16, 2012 15:31:23   #
RichieC Loc: Adirondacks
 
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a laptop or desktop for remote control of the camera in a studio situation using Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

In such a rig, the images are written to the hard drive rather then the card. You can focus/ stack focus and trip the camera right on the computer. You can see that a firm connection would be important. This plastic gadget does that, though I wonder if constantly inserted and removed it would wear out.

I would humbly suggest you get a card reader, and remove and mount cards through the reader, rather then hook up the camera each time. I have found this much easier and quicker.

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Oct 16, 2012 16:00:29   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD card constantly removing and inserting it in the camera than just attaching the camera to the computer with the USB cable. I also have an Eye-Fi card if I want to use it to send to the computer un-teathered.

RichieC wrote:
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a laptop or desktop for remote control of the camera in a studio situation using Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

In such a rig, the images are written to the hard drive rather then the card. You can focus/ stack focus and trip the camera right on the computer. You can see that a firm connection would be important. This plastic gadget does that, though I wonder if constantly inserted and removed it would wear out.

I would humbly suggest you get a card reader, and remove and mount cards through the reader, rather then hook up the camera each time. I have found this much easier and quicker.
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a lapt... (show quote)

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Oct 16, 2012 16:16:55   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Brucej67 wrote:
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD card constantly removing and inserting it in the camera than just attaching the camera to the computer with the USB cable. I also have an Eye-Fi card if I want to use it to send to the computer un-teathered.

RichieC wrote:
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a laptop or desktop for remote control of the camera in a studio situation using Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

In such a rig, the images are written to the hard drive rather then the card. You can focus/ stack focus and trip the camera right on the computer. You can see that a firm connection would be important. This plastic gadget does that, though I wonder if constantly inserted and removed it would wear out.

I would humbly suggest you get a card reader, and remove and mount cards through the reader, rather then hook up the camera each time. I have found this much easier and quicker.
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a lapt... (show quote)
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD ca... (show quote)


I recently read an article about the Eye Fi cards not working on the D800 bodies. You might check on that before you buy.

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Oct 16, 2012 16:26:39   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
I have it working on my D7000, but havn't tried it on the D800. You might be right, but I can't see why.

MT Shooter wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD card constantly removing and inserting it in the camera than just attaching the camera to the computer with the USB cable. I also have an Eye-Fi card if I want to use it to send to the computer un-teathered.

RichieC wrote:
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a laptop or desktop for remote control of the camera in a studio situation using Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

In such a rig, the images are written to the hard drive rather then the card. You can focus/ stack focus and trip the camera right on the computer. You can see that a firm connection would be important. This plastic gadget does that, though I wonder if constantly inserted and removed it would wear out.

I would humbly suggest you get a card reader, and remove and mount cards through the reader, rather then hook up the camera each time. I have found this much easier and quicker.
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a lapt... (show quote)
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD ca... (show quote)


I recently read an article about the Eye Fi cards not working on the D800 bodies. You might check on that before you buy.
quote=Brucej67 I feel it is much more prone to da... (show quote)

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Oct 16, 2012 16:30:46   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Brucej67 wrote:
I have it working on my D7000, but havn't tried it on the D800. You might be right, but I can't see why.

MT Shooter wrote:
Brucej67 wrote:
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD card constantly removing and inserting it in the camera than just attaching the camera to the computer with the USB cable. I also have an Eye-Fi card if I want to use it to send to the computer un-teathered.

RichieC wrote:
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a laptop or desktop for remote control of the camera in a studio situation using Nikon Camera Control Pro 2

In such a rig, the images are written to the hard drive rather then the card. You can focus/ stack focus and trip the camera right on the computer. You can see that a firm connection would be important. This plastic gadget does that, though I wonder if constantly inserted and removed it would wear out.

I would humbly suggest you get a card reader, and remove and mount cards through the reader, rather then hook up the camera each time. I have found this much easier and quicker.
Yes, like MT Shooter says, like when using a lapt... (show quote)
I feel it is much more prone to damaging the SD ca... (show quote)


I recently read an article about the Eye Fi cards not working on the D800 bodies. You might check on that before you buy.
quote=Brucej67 I feel it is much more prone to da... (show quote)
I have it working on my D7000, but havn't tried it... (show quote)


Because of the heavier magnesium body and the close proximity to the CF card electronics according to what I read:
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800d800e-cameras-are-currently-not-compatible-with-eye-fi-cards.aspx/
http://www.petapixel.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800-found-to-be-incompatible-with-eye-fi-cards-for-wireless-transfers/
Here is another article:
http://support.eye.fi/cameras/nikon/d800_/_d800e

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Oct 16, 2012 16:53:26   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
Thanks, that was very informative.

[quote=MT Shooter
Because of the heavier magnesium body and the close proximity to the CF card electronics according to what I read:
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800d800e-cameras-are-currently-not-compatible-with-eye-fi-cards.aspx/
http://www.petapixel.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800-found-to-be-incompatible-with-eye-fi-cards-for-wireless-transfers/
Here is another article:
http://support.eye.fi/cameras/nikon/d800_/_d800e[/quote]

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Oct 16, 2012 23:03:40   #
Brucej67 Loc: Cary, NC
 
One other thing, I purchased David Busch's book on the Nikon D800/D800E, and on page 213-215 it talks about using they Eye-Fi on the D800, so apparently he was unaware.

MT Shooter
Because of the heavier magnesium body and the close proximity to the CF card electronics according to what I read:
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800d800e-cameras-are-currently-not-compatible-with-eye-fi-cards.aspx/
http://www.petapixel.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800-found-to-be-incompatible-with-eye-fi-cards-for-wireless-transfers/
Here is another article:
http://support.eye.fi/cameras/nikon/d800_/_d800e[/quote wrote:

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Oct 16, 2012 23:23:28   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Brucej67 wrote:
One other thing, I purchased David Busch's book on the Nikon D800/D800E, and on page 213-215 it talks about using they Eye-Fi on the D800, so apparently he was unaware.

MT Shooter
Because of the heavier magnesium body and the close proximity to the CF card electronics according to what I read:
http://nikonrumors.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800d800e-cameras-are-currently-not-compatible-with-eye-fi-cards.aspx/
http://www.petapixel.com/2012/10/08/nikon-d800-found-to-be-incompatible-with-eye-fi-cards-for-wireless-transfers/
Here is another article:
http://support.eye.fi/cameras/nikon/d800_/_d800e[/quote wrote:
One other thing, I purchased David Busch's book on... (show quote)


Even Nikon says the D800 is Eye Fi compatible, but Eye Fi did not live up to pre=release compatibility claims. Busch's book was written pre-release also based on a very short hands on period with a pre-release model making the rounds. I would doubt he had more than a couple days with it.
Many may remember Thom Hogans scathing review of the pre-release D800, he REALLY put it down. Why? Because Nikon excluded him from hands on time of the 2 pre-release models that made the US rounds.

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