kn33

New to this forum, so forgive me if this subject has been hashed-over already.

I had a Nikon D600 with a sensor spotting problem that was eventually replaced with the D610, but I'm having the same issues: spotting in the upper left portion of the image. Was hoping for some advice before I go around with Nikon USA AGAIN!

Has anyone else experienced this? Any advice/ideas (other than switching to Canon, which I have considered except for the fact that I have Nikkor lens inventory!)

Thanks!

pwrxprt Loc: Beaumont, California

I had the same issue. I heard the spotting was fixed in the D610....not so much. Within a few months, spots. I traded it off for the D750 and never looked back. The D750 has been the best camera for my needs so far and top it off, I haven't had any GAS to replace it......yet

kn33

Did you trade your D610 off with Nikon, or a camera store?

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

When it was introduced, I lusted for a FF Nikon (for reasons not typically mentioned, largely centering on already having a lot of FX format glass, w/a lenses in particular), and not wanting to spring for a D800, I looked very closely into the D600. But I held off, having learned early on about the near universal oil-on-sensor spotting problem with the model, and despite fact that under warranty, Nikon would repair/replace the cause of the problem. When the D610 was released --and the problem had been eliminated-- I pulled the trigger. Until recently, with the acquisition of a D810, among my other cameras/systems, I generally considered the D610 my camera of choice for anything 'serious.'

Dust spots happen. They happen to each and every camera a user might have or use if they switch out lenses with any regularity. Dust spots, however, are an entirely different matter than the character --or shutter design-- flaw that results in lubricant being sprayed on a sensor. Two entirely different animals, and the slow accumulation of stubborn dust spots aren't the end of life as we know it. Some prefer to have a 'pro' clean their sensor, others research the options and purchase sensor cleaning kits/systems and perform what I can only regard as being 'normal, regular maintenance' themselves. Its not a big thing, per se; its largely a matter of deciding whether you want to do it yourself or have $omeone el$e do it for you.

kn33

Thanks for the reply. My only concern with the 610 was that the "spots" occurred in the exact same place of the image as with the 600, which led me to believe that the issue really hadn't been resolved. I agree, spots occur no matter what. These are just too familiar for me. Thanks again!

pwrxprt Loc: Beaumont, California

I did this upgrade/trade about 4.5 years ago and I traded my D610 at Samy's Camera for the D750. I felt they were very fair. They are an authorized Nikon dealer.

kn33

Sounds good. Thanks

Cany143 Loc: SE Utah

What follows is a typical suggestion to a 'new user': Use the 'quote reply' function --rather than the 'new' or 'reply' function options here in UHHtopia-- so we know to whom (or to which reply) you're replying. In this instance, my guess was that you weren't replying to anything I'd written, but nevertheless....

That said, its sometimes not a bad idea to show us what you're talking about, too. You mentioned your spots were in the upper left of your images, and in terms of optical inverse-itude (which isn't actually a word, but you probably know what I mean), that would equate to dust (or gremlins?) on the lower right of your sensor. Despite the 'sensor cleaning' function in your D610, gravity happens.

Apart from any of that, don't be shy. Show us some of what you're shootin'.

kn33

Thanks for the pointer. I appreciate it. Yes, I had no idea if I was replying properly. Thanks again.

ABJanes Loc: Jersey Boy now Virginia

I had the same issues with my D7100 first and second one. I learned how to wet swab the shutter lube off my sensor which had become gummy. For me, once clean most often forced air can clean any dust off. I have only had to wet swab maybe once or twice since.

DVZ Loc: Littleton CO

I own the D-600 which had the issue pretty bad, at first I just cleaned the sensor as often as I needed to. Then it exploded on the internet so after that, I just cleaned the sensor as often as I need too. It eventually went away but I still sent it in for a shutter replacement for resale value. So my suggestion is, you have to clean sensors periodically anyway pay no attention to internet explosions and clean the sensor and keep shooting.

kn33

Yes, I need to learn how to do this. Thanks

kn33

Yes, the 600 was frustrating for sure. No matter how much I had it cleaned, it recurred. Now, with the 610, it appears to be right back with the same issue. I may ask Nikon to trade for a 750 as I've heard nothing but good about them. Love the 600 series, but tired of sending for cleaning and/or editing spots.
Thanks!

DVZ Loc: Littleton CO

I also own the D750, very similar image quality (I think it has the same sensor) but the 750 has much better low light focusing performance.

Wakko12 Loc: New Hampshire

I have a 610 that has had sensor spots, too. The last time I cleaned it was about 5000 clicks ago and I still have no spots as of a few days ago. Everyone has to clean their sensors, the 610 just makes it apparent for you. Get a decent sensor cleaning kit and you can get 12 cleanings for 1/2 the price of one at a camera shop.