Warning to Z8 owners
Jul 18, 2023 09:24:39 #
More quality issues.
Could be considered worse than the faulty lens mount.
Your camera could fall unexpectedly.
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Several Nikon Z8 Owners are Reporting Broken or Loose Strap Lugs
Jul. 17, 2023 Jeremy Gray
"...Last month, PetaPixel shared news that some Nikon Z8 cameras won’t accept lenses. When it rains, it pours. Nikon Rumors reports that some users are experiencing broken strap lugs.
Photographer Bart Ros explains in a private Nikon Z8 Facebook group that they were shooting an event in early July with their Nikon Z8 camera, alongside Peak Design’s popular anchors and strap.
“The anchor point on the camera broke. And the body fell. And it does not turn on anymore. Something audible is broken inside the body. But there is no external damage,” writes the photographer.....Ros posted on July 8 that he was told it is a known issue after speaking to a local Nikon distributor in Europe.
“This is even more serious than the unlockable lens mounting. In that case, one knows when a lens cannot be mounted. In this case, there is no warning when the pin will come out. Puts both camera and lens at risk. From the photo, there appears to be a hole in the metal part where some pin should be inserted through it. Looks like during the manufacture this pin is not properly inserted or not even inserted so the metal part simply slips out when pulled. Nikon should do a recall,” adds Chuan L Lam.
What is Going on With the Nikon Z8?
This is the second reported issue concerning the Z8 since it launched in May. While Nikon was quick to address the issue with the camera’s lens mount and is doing right by its customers, it is nonetheless concerning that the Z8 had that issue after the Z9 had the same problem following its release in late 2021....."
Could be considered worse than the faulty lens mount.
Your camera could fall unexpectedly.
Peta Pixel
Several Nikon Z8 Owners are Reporting Broken or Loose Strap Lugs
Jul. 17, 2023 Jeremy Gray
"...Last month, PetaPixel shared news that some Nikon Z8 cameras won’t accept lenses. When it rains, it pours. Nikon Rumors reports that some users are experiencing broken strap lugs.
Photographer Bart Ros explains in a private Nikon Z8 Facebook group that they were shooting an event in early July with their Nikon Z8 camera, alongside Peak Design’s popular anchors and strap.
“The anchor point on the camera broke. And the body fell. And it does not turn on anymore. Something audible is broken inside the body. But there is no external damage,” writes the photographer.....Ros posted on July 8 that he was told it is a known issue after speaking to a local Nikon distributor in Europe.
“This is even more serious than the unlockable lens mounting. In that case, one knows when a lens cannot be mounted. In this case, there is no warning when the pin will come out. Puts both camera and lens at risk. From the photo, there appears to be a hole in the metal part where some pin should be inserted through it. Looks like during the manufacture this pin is not properly inserted or not even inserted so the metal part simply slips out when pulled. Nikon should do a recall,” adds Chuan L Lam.
What is Going on With the Nikon Z8?
This is the second reported issue concerning the Z8 since it launched in May. While Nikon was quick to address the issue with the camera’s lens mount and is doing right by its customers, it is nonetheless concerning that the Z8 had that issue after the Z9 had the same problem following its release in late 2021....."
Jul 18, 2023 11:17:58 #
Rough guess: 9 pages, going somewhat off topic at about page 3, and then into the weeds by page 7, likely becoming a real fanbois sand box. Nikons traditional rival acoarst has no such strap eyelets.
Jul 18, 2023 11:28:20 #
User ID wrote:
Rough guess: 9 pages, going somewhat off topic at about page 3, and then into the weeds by page 7, likely becoming a real fanbois sand box.
You do sound like a loser.
https://petapixel.com/2023/07/17/several-nikon-z8-owners-are-reporting-broken-or-loose-strap-lugs/
Jul 18, 2023 11:33:51 #
Architect1776 wrote:
You do sound like a loser. br img src="https://s... (show quote)
As fanboi and denizen of The Attic your expressed opinions are worth less than doodley squat, which is already obvious to most Hawgsters.
Jul 19, 2023 07:29:06 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Architect1776 wrote:
More quality issues. br Could be considered worse ... (show quote)
L-Bracket with that QR (i think) quick disconnect (RRS) attachment until resolved might help. Just a suggestion until resolved to help one to continue shooting.
Jul 19, 2023 07:56:44 #
tcthome wrote:
L-Bracket with that QR (i think) quick disconnect (RRS) attachment until resolved might help. Just a suggestion until resolved to help one to continue shooting.
Good idea.
Amazing the bitterness expressed when something this important that even Nikon Rumors discusses it.
Jul 19, 2023 08:02:44 #
User ID wrote:
Rough guess: 9 pages, going somewhat off topic at about page 3, and then into the weeds by page 7, likely becoming a real fanbois sand box. Nikons traditional rival acoarst has no such strap eyelets.
Popcorn with extra butter, large coke and a pack of Milk Duds, please!
Jul 19, 2023 09:04:28 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Architect1776 wrote:
More quality issues. br Could be considered worse ... (show quote)
AGAIN, Many thanks for the heads up. I am sure the reason for this post is to warn current and potential owners of the Z8 about the potential lug failure resulting in damage to their beloved Z8's.
As a pro I only use Rapid shoulder straps for my camera's, which, as you know, attach to the 1/4 20 thread located on the bottom plate of the camera.
So, if I ever do get a Z8 ( still trying to decide between the Z8 and Z9 ) I will either NOT use a shoulder strap that connects to the lugs or use my Rapid strap.
As a long standing member here at UHH I take your post for what it was intended. A warning that Z8 owners face a potential problem with their camera's if they use straps attached to the camera's lugs.
And, as you are aware, the Z8 is killing Canon on global sales. So, your post may save thousands of Z8 owners damage to their camera's.
AGAIN, Thanks for the heads up.
Jul 19, 2023 09:18:14 #
Can't hide quality control issues...word gets around...especially today.
Nikon will address this quickly...they are starting to hit their stride (finally)...they need this like a hole in the head.
They'll make everything right.
Nikon will address this quickly...they are starting to hit their stride (finally)...they need this like a hole in the head.
They'll make everything right.
Jul 19, 2023 11:28:15 #
Architect1776 wrote:
More quality issues. br Could be considered worse ... (show quote)
Why post the issue twice in the same day?
Jul 19, 2023 14:37:41 #
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Waiting patiently for something interesting...to happen.......
Waiting patiently for something interesting...to happen.......
Jul 19, 2023 14:39:16 #
User ID wrote:
Rough guess: 9 pages, going somewhat off topic at about page 3, and then into the weeds by page 7, likely becoming a real fanbois sand box. Nikons traditional rival acoarst has no such strap eyelets.
and your comment adds nothing to any discussion.
Jul 19, 2023 16:46:27 #
My Z8 and Z9 both work great
ps my new audi A/C quit last summer
it is fixed
ps my new audi A/C quit last summer
it is fixed
Jul 19, 2023 16:53:26 #
User ID wrote:
Rough guess: 9 pages, going somewhat off topic at about page 3, and then into the weeds by page 7, likely becoming a real fanbois sand box. Nikons traditional rival acoarst has no such strap eyelets.
You sure get butt hurt when people post something not expressly approved by you, don’t you. Grow up.
Jul 19, 2023 18:31:14 #
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