Trying to understand about the flaw which developed with the Nikon D600 ....
Feb 5, 2018 08:06:13 #
I think there is more BS about other models than the guy's question about the D600.
Feb 5, 2018 08:14:10 #
Chris T wrote:
Was it with all cameras, or did it only affect a few? ... Is it not a safe bet in the Used Market, then?
Apparently, not all. Mine didn't show any spots, but they were both recalled anyway. The used market should be okay because Nikon offered to repair them multiple times.
Feb 5, 2018 08:57:00 #
Chris T wrote:
Oh, okay, D ... the way you wrote it, implied there WAS a problem with the D800 ... okay, I'll bite ... what was/is the problem with the D810, then?
There was a recall for some of the D810
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/service-and-support/service-advisories/technical-service-advisory-for-users-of-the-nikon-d810.html
Feb 5, 2018 09:46:23 #
The Flaw was a faulty shutter assembly. Eventually Nikon took note and repaired any that were handed in with the problem so S/H should be OK. Take a few shots with the camera in question and if you've ended up with spots on your images then don't buy it.
Feb 5, 2018 09:49:16 #
Feb 5, 2018 09:58:24 #
There wasn't a problem with the D800 other than is was slipping behind in the technology race. The D800 was upgraded with the D800E and then both were upgraded with the D810 & D850. All of them are excellent pieces of technology. You can almost bet that the D850 will be upgraded within two or three years too, not because of faulty whatever, just that newer technology has caught up with it. That's digital technology for you! 
Feb 5, 2018 10:28:20 #
Clapperboard wrote:
Chris T The D800 had various problems. One that springs to mind was white balance. There was a green cast and on video it was very difficult to fix. It was soon replaced by the D810.
Oh, I see, Clapper ... thanks for telling me ... so, I'll scratch THAT one off the list in the USED cam market, then ...
Feb 5, 2018 11:53:40 #
chip94 wrote:
I don't remember exactly where, probably the Nikon site but I entered the serial number of my used D600 and it told me it was eligible for the repair. Filled out the forms and it was repaired no questions asked.
Chip ... you had to send in a copy of your original receipt, though, right?
Feb 5, 2018 11:57:15 #
traderjohn wrote:
I think there is more BS about other models than the guy's question about the D600.
So, I see, John ...
Knew a little about the D600 problem (and, D750 problems) ... now, I'm finding out about the D800 AND D810 problems, too ...
No wonder everyone flocked to the D850, as soon as it was announced!!!
Hey! ... Nobody's yet said anything bad about the D610, though, yet ... or, have they?
Feb 5, 2018 11:58:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Apparently, not all. Mine didn't show any spots, but they were both recalled anyway. The used market should be okay because Nikon offered to repair them multiple times.
You had TWO Nikons recalled, Jerry?
Which ones were they?
Feb 5, 2018 12:01:37 #
rts2568 wrote:
There wasn't a problem with the D800 other than is... (show quote)
Upgrades ... a useful tool ... but really only necessary when there's an avowed problem, RTS ....
Otherwise, if you are happy with the results you're getting ... why bother?
Feb 5, 2018 12:08:59 #
Feb 5, 2018 12:13:46 #
Booker wrote:
I have a D800, my wife has a D600. Neither camera has had ANY problem.
That may well be, Booker ... but, apparently - YOU do ... too ashamed to FACE the camera?
Feb 5, 2018 12:18:09 #
You can call Nikon and they will tell you if the camera's shutter has been replaced. You need to provide them the serial number. Now, here is a curious thing. Nikon told me that they often use the same serial number on more than one camera. They may use the same number on a body only sale and the same number on a kitted sale. I have no idea why. In the case of my D600 there were two cameras with my same serial number. One had the shutter replaced and the other did not. I'm of the belief that my camera did not have the shutter replaced since I'm seeing spots in the upper left corner. Nikon has told me that they will replace the shutter if the spots are related to the oil problem. It's going to Nikon this coming Friday.
Feb 5, 2018 12:19:24 #
Chris T wrote:
That may well be, Booker ... but, apparently - YOU do ... too ashamed to FACE the camera?
Ha Ha
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