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Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/03/2014 12:11:14 PM · #1

I sent my camera to Nikon Italy (Nital) to have a new shutter mechanism. They changed it. First shots and I can see 3 dust spots (not exactly what you should expect after that). Moreover when I look into the viewfinder I can't see all the settings that are usually shown in the lower area of the internal screen. Is there a chance that this is a camera setting that I can enable (I already tried a reset, but nothing changed)? Otherwise it will be a matter of lawyers from now on...

Kelli

Canon EOS-D60

02/03/2014 01:11:12 PM · #2

I read somewhere that people sending in the D600's to Nikon for that problem were getting D610's as a replacement instead of a repair free of charge. You might want to look into that.

eta: link //petapixel.com/2014/01/28/nikon-replacing-problematic-d600s-d610s-little-nothing/

Message edited by author 2014-02-03 13:12:23.

02/03/2014 01:31:18 PM · #3

Originally posted by Kelli:

Thanks Kelly, I heard about that but never saw this article. Of course I will ask for a replacement considering the huge amount of problems I'm experiencing...

Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

02/03/2014 01:39:06 PM · #4

I have the oil problem in spades but I was waiting for them to REALLY recall the damn camera before I wasted time sending it in.

I read the same thing Kelly did...it's still off-the-books, and I hope they just issue a real recall. Though I may just send mine in anyway at this point.

As it is, I can only use this camera to F8 tops, usually 5.6 really. And it basically ruined all the shots on the first trip I took it on--to the Grand Canyon last April since I had tested that the 16-35mm Nikon is sharp through very small F stops...so I was maximizing DOF shooting F16 and F22.

Who knew that DOF stood for Dust and Oil Flecks.

snaffles

Nikon D7100

02/03/2014 07:15:38 PM · #5

I've heard of the same problem with D7100s, though knock on wood, mine seems fine. Sucks to have invested a fair chunk of $$ into such a body, then have this ridiculous problem keep cropping up.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

02/03/2014 09:16:53 PM · #6

Both my D600s are awesome....

pamb

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

02/03/2014 09:52:36 PM · #7

Alex, come to the dark side...... ;)

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, S22 Ultra

02/03/2014 09:57:53 PM · #8

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Both my D600s are awesome....

The cameras are awesome, but if you shoot F11 and above, you will spend a lot of time cleaning spots. Or are you saying you are one of the lucky ones without oil?

I have the D7100 but I probably haven't hit the 5000 mark for that one if they have an oil problem! So far so good with that.

But then again, my D600 didn't have the problem until the middle of my Grand Canyon trip. Well basically after the first two days I think it was.

Tiberius

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

02/03/2014 10:56:42 PM · #9

Dpreview link

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

02/04/2014 07:10:23 AM · #10

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Both my D600s are awesome....

Originally posted by Neil:

Well, if I couldn't shoot small aperture without issues, they wouldn't be awesome, would they?......8~)

02/04/2014 07:30:22 AM · #11

I called Nikon Italy and I complained about my problem. Later I sent a message PRETENDNG a new camera since I work with that camera and this is the third time I'll send it. Let's see what is going to happen.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED

02/13/2014 10:28:38 AM · #12

Ok, Nikon has an answer for me. They called me saying that now the camera is in perfect conditions. But they two proposals for me:

1) Another D600, but not a new one, only another one with a new shutter mechanism (since mine should work properly, it doesn't make sense)

2) A brand new D800, paying only the difference between the two new bodies (even if my D600 is not new anymore)

tanguera

Nikon D750

02/13/2014 10:42:13 AM · #13

Wow, 2) sounds like a deal to me...

mrchhas

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

02/13/2014 10:42:26 AM · #14

dude go with the upgrade! but get the e model no?

02/13/2014 10:44:55 AM · #15

Originally posted by mrchhas:

dude go with the upgrade! but get the e model no?

Not sure about the 'E' model - I don't think all that sharpness is useful. It's always been like a strange idea for me. Video doesn't need that and without the filter the risk of moirÃ© is higher.

02/13/2014 05:16:49 PM · #16

Tell them option 3...a brand new D610.

I think when they say your camera is in perfect condition, they mean they cleaned it really well. It probably doesn't mean that they changed the shutter. If that's true, it may get dirty again.

I really have to send mine in.

02/13/2014 06:25:14 PM · #17

No no, they already changed the shutter mechanism.