Is there a problem with sharpness with D7000? Saw an interesting review that questioned the sharpness of the Nikon D7000. Wondering if it was the camera he received.http://robertbromfield.com/nikon-d7000-review-and-impressions/ Is there a problem with sharpness with D7000? Saw an interesting review that questioned the sharpness of the Nikon D7000. Wondering if it was the camera he received. » Read More Is there a problem with sharpness with D7000? Saw an interesting review that questioned the sharpness of the Nikon D7000. Wondering if it was the camera he received.http://robertbromfield.com/nikon-d7000-review-and-impressions/ « Show Less
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I came to this camera from a D90. Ive only had a few moments to work with it, but the pictures I have so far blow the D90 away in terms of overall IQ.This camera will also expose flaws in your shooting technique which is a possible explanation for many of the complaints.Now, as far as the "comparison" to the D700 goes, you just simply can not compare the two as they are two entirely different imaging systems.
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Probably the best way to test for focus is using the Lens Align product, but it is normally used for lenses. You would need to have a lens known to be accurate, another camera body known to be accurate, and then would test the new camera. If it fails with multiple tests, you would need to send it back to Nikon.Focus errors are unususal. I would not go this route unless you have multiple camera bodies and experience with lens testing. For most people, it is easier to get an out of focus image due to testing error or user technique than a defect.
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looks like half of the peopple feel D7000 has focus problems and half of them feel its a user error.I am planning to buy one,but its very difficult to decide whether to get this D7000 or the good old D90 based on reviews and discussions.The more you read...the more confusing it gets..
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Hi, just played with the menue and found two aspects which improved the clarity of my D7000 jpegs;A) Menue/Shooting Menue/Jpeg-compression ( i expect you already choose fine for jepgs )the compression defaults to 'Size Priority' which means smaller files but a loss in detail !!-> pls set to 'Optimal Quality'B) Menue/Shooting Menue/Set Picture Controlthis defaults to SD which means very conservative to color, contrast and sharpeningB1) set this to vivid (VI)B2) in vivid increase sharpening to 7 or 8Both modifications should result in higher jpeg output qualitypls give feedback/Karl Hi, just played with the menue and found two aspects which improved the clarity of my D7000 jpegs;A) Menue/Shooting Menue/Jpeg-compression ( i expect you already choose fine for jepgs )the compression defaults to 'Size Priority' which means smaller files but a loss in detail !!-> pls set to 'Optimal Quality'B) Menue/Shooting Menue/Set Picture Controlthis defaults to SD which means very conservative to color, contrast and sharpeningB1) set this to vivid (VI)B2) in vivid increase sharpening to 7 or 8Both modifications should... » Read More Hi, just played with the menue and found two aspects which improved the clarity of my D7000 jpegs;A) Menue/Shooting Menue/Jpeg-compression ( i expect you already choose fine for jepgs )the compression defaults to 'Size Priority' which means smaller files but a loss in detail !!-> pls set to 'Optimal Quality'B) Menue/Shooting Menue/Set Picture Controlthis defaults to SD which means very conservative to color, contrast and sharpeningB1) set this to vivid (VI)B2) in vivid increase sharpening to 7 or 8Both modifications should result in higher jpeg output qualitypls give feedback/Karl « Show Less
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My D40 developed a blurry line in the middle of the viewfinder after about 2 months (or maybe it just took me 2 months to notice it). It doesn't affect the photos, just the viewfinder, but it is a little annoying at times. I'm guessing it's a warp or something like that in the focusing screen. Since I take most of my photos in the Summer and Fall, I don't want to part with it for another couple of months, but after that I plan on sending it in to Nikon to have them check it out while it's still under warranty. It really hasn't been a big deal, and the camera is great in spite of it, but I would like to make sure it's not going to get worse. My D40 developed a blurry line in the middle of the viewfinder after about 2 months (or maybe it just took me 2 months to notice it). It doesn't affect the photos, just the viewfinder, but it is a little annoying at times. I'm guessing it's a warp or something like that in the focusing screen. Since I take most of my photos in the Summer and Fall, I don't want to part with it for another couple of months, but after that I plan on sending it in to Nikon to have them check it out while it's still under warranty. It really hasn't been a big deal, and the camera is great in spite of it, but I... » Read More My D40 developed a blurry line in the middle of the viewfinder after about 2 months (or maybe it just took me 2 months to notice it). It doesn't affect the photos, just the viewfinder, but it is a little annoying at times. I'm guessing it's a warp or something like that in the focusing screen. Since I take most of my photos in the Summer and Fall, I don't want to part with it for another couple of months, but after that I plan on sending it in to Nikon to have them check it out while it's still under warranty. It really hasn't been a big deal, and the camera is great in spite of it, but I would like to make sure it's not going to get worse. « Show Less
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I know I'm joining this discussion late, however the Digital Camera Resource Page (DCRP) review dated March 2007 and updated in September, addresses this issue, specifically mentioning the "Bright" mode, and recommending that the user adjust the sharpness (to +2) and contrast (to +1). Once you've tweaked the settings, the reviewer (Jeff Keller) notes that the image quality is on a par with the best digital slrs in this general category. Happy shooting.
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i think it is because the d610, d810, and the d750 are so new. they just havent updated their list i ran in to the same thing with my d750 an looked at the cameras on their list and made went from there. (they also work with my d750.
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Well after doing some research I noticed what you mentioned. Also, the battery grip for the D700 states that it increases shutter speeds. Oh well. I'm still going to make the purchase closer to christmas because of the extra batter life and the portrait grip. Those two points were enough to sell me on the product. Thanks for your reply!
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I'm thinking it might be related to the dark corner issue. I noticed more than one reviewer complained about this and there are photos posted up in the customer photo section illustrating this issue. I was going to purchase this camera myself until I saw this potential problem. For example:
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Would not go so far as to say it is normal, only that it has been experienced before :) and at least in my case has not apparently affected operation of the camera. However, for all I know this could have something to do with the fact that this camera has trouble staying in focus taking video sometimes. I'll never know - it's out of warranty now and there are still more pros than cons versus the alternatives available at the time so I'd have kept it anyway. :)
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Hi Laura.. I really don`t know anything besides what`s said in Amazon`s page, where I bought it. But I could tell you I`ve never had a problem with any of my Nikon lenses or cameras.
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Hi I would not waste my time &gt;&gt;&gt; I have tried sending in letters with my D300 and lens . All they did was replace parts in lens and sent a real nice letter saying they could not recreate the issue , Thank you for being a Nikon user. Now my D300 is back with nikon for a focus screen replacement as it has scratches on it . Not on the pictures , you can only see it in the view finder drives me nuts. I believe that they are not going to do anything untill they find a fix, If they admit that there is an issue sales would fall badly. All i know is that the users that have the DBS are not bragging about how good of a camera it is. I would not touch a D300 now if they payed me .
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it's been a while but I'm quite certain all of those come with it 1 piece of advice...go to Nikon's website download the updates improves performance.
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Hi All, very interested in these postings but still can't get this lens to work with my D70 in M or AF. I too get fEE message displayed and shutter won'r fire, even after locking off at f22 etc. Starting to wonder if its a camera setting or am I missing something?
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I urge others who have purchased this camera from Amazon to ask Amazon what is being "reviewed." Do it by posting here or by calling or emailing Amazon directly. We should have an explanation. So please do it!
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First, it's not a Nikon. There is a chance that it may not fully functional properly on future Nikon models. The new Sigma ART series can have firmware updated after release, this could solve the problem. Secondly, I have had slight out of focus problems. But this might not the problem of the lens: the camera has to detect the focus difference and send a signal to the lens. If the camera fails to detect the difference at a particular point, it will not send any signal to the lens. And you will have a focus problem for that shot. Therefore, the problem might not relate to the lens after all. Overall I have 99% positive experience. As for the rest of 1%, I would argue that's is true for any lens you purchase, even for a $1,500 Nikon lens.
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Just received an email from Zeikos about the D7000 battery grip:We apologize it has been push back we are still working on it ; please get back to us within a month we don't have a date yet. Best regards ,Daisa Nuñez
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I don't recommend the D600 until the "improved" version is out there. Nikon need to fix the "dust/oil spot" issue, not just say "clean it". After 30 + years with Nikon, I'm still very disappointing. I'm using my dated D700, which is still a great DSLR. For the price, you should check out the D7100.
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Quick question for all of you who know a little bit more. This is mostly aimed at the guy who used WMM. " Did you lose any quality converting it? " Obviously we all bought this camera b/c it has decent quality but if you lose it what the point. Thanks for the help, Cheers!
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I get that same problem (I also have a D7000). However, on mine that is only for close-up macro-type images (when I snap the photo, the focus seems to be farther than where I focused - I lost out on some neat bug photos because of it, and did a lot of testing compared to other lenses). It does OK at distance. My adjustment is less than that (I don't remember it), but I don't use it much for close-ups. I use it mostly for wide shots and landscape work, and also inside museums. In a perfect world, I would buy the 24-70mm f/2.8 Nikon, but this is a third of the price, and for my application is fine. However, if you are shooting people at closer ranges, I can see where it might be an issue. That far off, and it might be worth talking to Sigma about it. They might be able to either fix it or replace it.