jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Considering that it began selling at $2,099, that's not much of a difference. I think this camera will enjoy a long career.

eplain

They SAY!... "After 10,000 acutations - it stops"

hell. ill do 2500 on vacation! HAHA

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Who is "they," and what are they talking about? If you mean that a DSLR stops taking pictures after 10,000 clicks, that would be very unusual. Getting 100,000 clicks should be the norm. You would have to shoot 50 pictures a day every day for almost 5 1/2 years to get to 100,000. By that time, you'd be ready for a new camera anyway.

eplain

No. I was referring to the oil issue.... of course

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

OK. Got it.

yayi60 Loc: Spain

I got a D600 in December and I love it!!! Not problems whatsoever... :)

DaveHam Loc: Reading UK

I returned this week from five workshops in Africa run by our non - Nikon organisation. We had a number of D600's, D800's and D4's. None of the D600 users had experienced any problems at all; the issue was discussed extensively and the conclusion reached was that the problem is exagerrated. The D800 users were to a man over the moon with their cameras though some were having to adapt technique. By a number of users I'm talking about 15 D600 and D800 from USA, Canada and UK. In fact the only kit problem was with my D4 which has developed soft focus issues probably because of handling problems in a light aircraft..
Not doubting that there has been a problem with the D600 my point is that a lot of people are being made nervous about this apparently without cause. Everyone who was a Nikon user on the workshoops was talking about the 'D600 problem' - but no one had experienced it, from long term users to people who had new units for Christmas.
I've no Nikon involvement; I guess that I am merely trying to point out that the tidal wave of 'D600 contamination' and 'D800 focus' stories may perhaps represent the same issues being re-hashed again and again. Certainly the impression that the last five weeks left was that the issue has been over played and may not in fact be a currrent problem.
People wanting to buy Nikon FX cameras should hear this as well as the problems before coming to a conclusion.

sbesaw Loc: Boston

It means that the sale Nikon had, on many of their cameras for the Holidays, is now over

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thank you for that. I haven't experienced the spots, either. It just goes to show that that are downsides to the instant communication offered by the Web.

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

It's a great camera otherwise, the photos are fantastic, just full of spots mostly upper left so it should be dust (shutter fragments) fallining into the right lower corner of the sensor.

My last one I talk with the dealer and I did the 3000'shots to see if it clears up and it did not.

I am now just watching and waiting there is rumor of a D4 sensor going into a d800 body, that might make an interesting camera. I have rented the D4 too just to try it out its big

So we can just wait to see what happens I hope to get a 600 this spring sometime

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

trc Loc: Logan, OH

GoofieNewfie, eplain, lightchime, and all others,

I debated even making a comment during this thread, but finally decided to do so and will eventually get to my main point towards the end.

I guess I am not really into the back & forth conversation/opinions contesting the good and bad about various products. I say this without any disgust meant, whatsoever, to all the UHH members. If there is a real issue with an item, I'm more than glad to hear about it and respect other UHH members valid input, warnings, and concerns. I also greatly value and appreciate professional's, amateur's, and hobbyist's input about the mechanics involved in achieving a 'better shot,' since I am constantly trying to improve my photographic skills. I'm not as young as probably a lot of some UHH members; but not quite as old as others, either. I do like learning (and have learned a lot) from others, and value everyone's comments.

I don't want to jinx myself, but own a D800 which I finally received about August 6, 2011, after waiting for 5 full months, and have only had one minor issue. After talking to a Pro on UHH, I followed his advice and just let it 'slide,' and after about two weeks or so, it disappeared. Perhaps I got lucky - who really knows . . .

I can honestly understand one's discontent paying thousand's of dollars for a product and then having problems. That becomes an issue for the manufacturer to resolve and work out with the consumer. Like most UHH members, I'm not made of money, so expense is an issue all the time.

Now, I'm finally going to state what I set out to 'add' to the focusing issue for the D800. Just by chance, I have become acquainted with an UHH member who told me during a phone conversation how to set up back focusing on the D800. I obviously think it is such a slick way to focus on a subject/object and then recompose the shot, and shoot, never having to refocus again until moving on to a different subject of interest. The focusing is easy, accurate, and sharp. Maybe I'm still excited about it since I never knew this was possible (trying to learn as much as I can as quickly as I can). The more experienced and professional photographers might merely laugh at my excitement, but that's OK, too.

I might end by saying that, honestly, it truly is unfortunate that some people have experienced focusing problems with the D800 or other Nikon or other manufacturer's camera models. As a consumer, I also feel like the manufacturer should test and retest their new products beyond any reasonable doubt for optimum performance, but we all regrettably know new products slowly start to wear out as soon as they are taken out of their new packaging - that's just a fact of life.

eplain

To set the record straight? I was kidding! about my initial comment on the flaws on the 800. making fun of the 600 oil complaint.

i bought a 600 AFTER all the jazz and crying came out.

id LOVE an 800...as i said.

trc Loc: Logan, OH

I hope you come up with the necessary money so you are able to get yourself a D800. I bought the one I have basically taking out a loan to get it. I'm very glad I did with no regrets. :-) I'm even happier since it is completely paid for, now!

Honestly, I think all this discussion is basically nonsense and quite amusing. I never got serious about any of what was said and was basically reading and 'listening' to what people had to say. :) I never take people's personal comments very seriously at all. I figure a lot of time they are either just 'venting' or instigating to see if they can get a rise out of other UHH members. Very, very rarely do I ever get into discussions like this since it's just a waist of time, and, time is not something I have a lot of, especially for amusing ventures like this became for a while. :)

Hope all is well with everyone - I'm going to bed and get a good night's rest. Have a great day tomorrow and happy shooting to all. :thumbup:

eplain

Well.... its not about having the money, its about justifying the purchase...for me...personally.

I am not a Pro photographer, if i were, the 800 (and better) would be in my hands tomorrow.

It's just that i know that a better camera does not make you take better pictures. I know people with d800's whose work can't compare to photos i took with my d90....or even my Pentax K-1000 for that matter.

So when I got a shot at a D600 for $800 vs. a D800 for $3000, right now, it was a "No Brainer"...for ME!