D600 Spots (Page 4): Hi larry. To see them plan you can go out on take a shot of the clear sky without any clouds. They will show up in the picture as little round dark circles. I...

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Hi larry. To see them plan you can go out on take a shot of the clear sky without any clouds. They will show up in the picture as little round dark circles. I change my lenses a lot and always end up with dust. I will try to find a shot with some in it for you.:)
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larryc wrote:

Correction --- IF I HAVE THESE SPOTS. (I don't see any in my pics).

imagesintime Loc: small town, mid-America

larryc wrote:

Correction --- IF I HAVE THESE SPOTS. (I don't see any in my pics).

This is not an isolated problem. Here's the info on the d600 spots...http://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2012/10/d600-sensor-dust-issues

larryc Loc: Vancouver, BC

Thanks for the replies.
I have D600 serial # 5000xxx, bought in Canada
Attached is a picture I took in my back yard.
A couple of eagles in the tree.
The sky is grey, and if there were black spots I would see them. Don't see any.

:roll:

Eagles in a tree

ARLENEHOGAN Loc: UTAH

Oh my gosh ,,the picture is stunning..What lens did you use?

larryc Loc: Vancouver, BC

AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm

RedRockGuy Loc: Sedona, AZ

Dear Don, I work for a small indepedent camera shop. We are very disgusted with Nikon right now. They won,t admit they have a problem at all, and all dealers are stuck with their inventory. No trades, no returns, no nothing!1 Thousands of dollars in inventory of cameras that may or may not have a problem. , No wonder no one is buying the Camera. Nikon needs to get its head out of its ---- and admit the problem and fix it.
I might add this is my ranting as an embarrased employee. I,m not the owner who is frustrated as well!
Red Rock Guy!

hikercheryl Loc: Madison, NC

If you want to check for spots, shoot landscape at f/22 with sky in the top part of the image. I didn't see them at first with my new camera, but after a trip to the Smokies with lots of landscape shots using a tripod, many spots were there. Awaiting my second camera with fingers crossed!!!!

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Erv wrote:

Don, I am out of the loop on this. I have been looking at getting a 600 too. Did this problem start right away or just show up?
Erv

Erv I'm not sure. The spots usually show up at f22 while shooting light colored objects(like clouds.) Honestly, I actually hadn't noticed it until I heard the circumstances under which you can see them here on the forum last week. The Saturday I did some cloud shots at f22 and to my disdain, the dreaded spots. The occur in the upper left quadrant only(so far). They were in the exact same spot in 6 pix I took.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Thanks Don. After reading a little I might wait, or go for the 800. Still thinking about it. So many toys to look at. I am thinking about selling my 300 2.8 it is just to much weight for me to carry around. I figured that would help fund a new camera. :)
Erv

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

al retired wrote:

Hi Don A Nikon employee did leak out the truth about the D600 and the problem in assembly using the wrong settings which led to the spots. Sorry you had to send it back and are without for awhile but it will work out in the long run.
On a happy note your 300mm lens was fantastic at the Greenbay Colt game. The shots I took were crystal clear at 300mm and hand help. I was surprised I could hold it at that. Good luck with the D600

Thanks Al. I'm glad the 300 is working out for you. I had a lot of fun with that lens. Amazingly clear for the price. All the best.

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Erv wrote:

Thanks Don. After reading a little I might wait, or go for the 800. Still thinking about it. So many toys to look at. I am thinking about selling my 300 2.8 it is just to much weight for me to carry around. I figured that would help fund a new camera. :)
Erv

Its a great camera(if it weren't for the the spots.) I'm very happy with it's performance. I'm just hoping it isn't a re-occuring problem or I'll have to learn how to clean sensors.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

I learn that right away. I am forever changing lenses when I play. No mater how I do it I get dust spots.:) But I love to play with all my lenses. I do classic cars and muscle cars in side an old barn. Lots of dust in it. But the pictures come out great with the back grounds.
Erv

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Erv wrote:

I learn that right away. I am forever changing lenses when I play. No mater how I do it I get dust spots.:) But I love to play with all my lenses. I do classic cars and muscle cars in side an old barn. Lots of dust in it. But the pictures come out great with the back grounds.
Erv

I'm an old Mopar Gearhead from the 60's and 70's. What method is best for cleaning the sensor? The brush or the sticky pad?

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

It depends on how dirty it is. I have a lot of luck with just a brush and blower. Len Pen just came out with a pen for cleaning the sensors. It works really good. But you have to be soft handed with it. I try to stay away from the swops if I can. But I have used them.
It isn't that hard to do. you just have to be careful and gentle. It is funny because I try so hard not to get any dust in the camera. I brush the lens and camera around the mount. Dust off the new lens before mounting. turn everything upside down. still clean the sensor 2 times a month.:) Look in some of your lens caps. I always brush them too before putting them on. And make sure your battery is at full charge. You done want the shutter to close and the mirror drop.
Erv

Nikon_DonB Loc: Chicago

Thanks Erv. What size brush is best for a full frame camera? I see that there are all different sizes.