Did you possibly have the dial set on one of the "Effects" programs?
Is that true of all FX cameras? I know the newer one change to DX mode, but did the early ones like the 600, 610 or 700?
I just received my D7100 from Adorama, and as normal, the refurbished model looks completely new. Checked the shutter count and it has 934, so I am very happy with that.
As noted early in this thread, the first one I ordered had almost 43,000 shutter counts, so I wasn't too happy with that one. Fortunately, I was able to return it to Cameta for a full refund.
I just received my 7100 from Adorama, and as normal, the refurbished model looks completely new. Checked the shutter count and it has 934, so I am very happy with that.
The first one I ordered had almost 43,000 shutter counts, so I wasn't too happy with that one. Fortunately, I was able to return it to Cameta for a full refund.
Just for kicks, you may want to make a picture then upload it to camerashuttercount.com to see how many shutter actuations are on the camera.
Some beautiful shots, and it looks like a nice place to visit.
Nice pictures. You can tell he is more mature because of the gray hair. Hopefully, he is wiser also.
I'm glad I saw this because I also have a D7100 being delivered today. I called Adorama, and they are issuing the $10 credit to me also. Thanks for the post. The $499 was an excellent price, the $489 is even better.
Beautiful shot. I love that red in the snow.
Craig,
I see there seems to be many who think we can't use DX lens on an FX body. My understanding is that DX lens will work on an FX body, but there may be some vignetting at the lower end of zoom lens but it is normally corrected by zooming out just a little.
I would assume that virtually all the vignetting with most any lens could be corrected with a little cropping. In many cases, there should be no action required when using a DX lens on an FX body.
I have read several reports that said Nikon will not ship parts to a non-authorized Nikon repair shop to repair gray market cameras, but I'm not sure how they would know what the part was being used for???
You raise a valid point about moving from Europe to the U.S. and losing the ability to get your equipment serviced. I guess Nikon would say you have to send it back to Europe for service. That might make the international warranty a worth while purchase.
At this time, I don't own either a gray market camera or lens, but as I said before, considering the fact I've never needed one repaired, I don't think it would be that big an issue with a lens. Of course, Murphy's law would dictate that my first gray market lens purchase would necessitate my first need for local repair, but I still think I might go for it if the price was right.
I think I need to forget about FF at this time and just use the 7100 and enjoy the upgrades it offers to my D200 and D2X. I just checked the shutter count on them and my D2X only has 20,523 and the D200 only 9,518, so I haven't exactly worn out either of them at this time.
Although I have never been one to recklessly use continuous shutter release, but I am afraid I may have been a little too conservative at times. I have a tendency to at least think I have what I want before I pull the trigger. Not always the case!
One thing I am sure of is that under "ideal" conditions we can get a great photo whether using an old camera or the latest model. The latest model just makes it easier to change some of those conditions.
I should be receiving another Refurbished D7100 tomorrow from Adorama, so it will have a one year warranty.
It is a fact that Nikon will not work on a gray market camera, so I would never knowingly purchase one. Actually, I've owned many Nikons over the last 40 years, and never have I had to have one repaired.
I would purchase a gray market lens if the price difference was significant.
When reputable dealers say "body only", they mean body with no lens. When the scamers say "body only", that may mean no battery, cords or manual. Adorama is a good dealer with 30 day return policy for any reason.