Does this camera have any issues with the spots on the sensor like its predecessor the D600? And what is Amazon's return policy in cases like this?
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I bought the camera and didn't think I had spots - until I started doing some B&W conversions. Spots every where. I used the electronic sensor cleaner faithfully, used a Giotto blower for dust removal, and there were still spots that obviously needed swab cleaning. That however, has to be performed by the Nikon facility, which requires shipping across country for me. I opted to return the camera.
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As far as I know...'the dust issue has been fixed at the expense of all the d600 owners. As far as return policy, it's the standard 30 day return policy. Nikon warants the camera for a year.
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I bought the camera and didn't think I had spots - until I started doing some B&W; conversions. Spots every where. I used the electronic sensor cleaner faithfully, used a Giotto blower for dust removal, and there were still spots that obviously needed swab cleaning. That however, has to be performed by the Nikon facility, which requires shipping across country for me. I opted to return the camera.
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My understanding is that the 610 shutter was redesigned to tackle this issue. It is hard to find any other technical issues between the 600 and 610. I have had no problem with any sensor spots on this camera, and that is consistent with the reviews I have read. I love the camera.
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Nikon released this model do fix the shutter shaving issues. That's what the problem was with spots on the sensor. Nikon didn't ever release a reason for the spots, but repair techs have shown me that the shutter was actually shaving off inside the camera, causing dust spots. Amazon had a 30 return policy, and are great with returns! Adam
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I've had my 610 for a while now. Thousands of pictures taken so far. Absolutely no issues with spots on the sensor.
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NO Spots on mine so far. I think that was the reason for the D610 coming out. One of the improvements over the D600 was a different mirror mechanism
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I pre-ordered. I agree with PencilInWin - the early bug rate in newly released Canon cameras has been very high. The 1DM3 had the focus issues, my 5DM2 had the notorious "error 20" issues necessitating 3 (yes, that's three) trips to the Canon repair facility for shutter assembly replacements. However, I got an early 1DsM3 and I am thrilled with it. I am going to sell my 5dM2 and switch the workflow I used to do with it to the 1DM4. Hope Canon got this one right from the get-go.
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I'm sure there will be a variety of responses for this question but personally I had sent mine back to the Nikon Repair Center in NY (for the 5th time) when they offered me a refund. At that point my D600 only had a month of the 1 yr. warranty left and I pretty much had demanded they either FIX it or REPLACE it. They said they could "keep working on it" (didn't really say they could FIX it) or they could refund me so I took the refund. So basically I just gave mine back to them "as is".
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yes but we have had this camera for a while now and it has black spots that show up on all the photos. I think its the auto focus. I would go with Canon b/c i have had great cameras from them ... just not this one.
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I do love this camera, and have not had any problems, but it is still under the first year warranty. It takes beautiful photos, and, as I am an artist, it is invaluable for my work. I appreciate the info on how to fix the error, so if it should occur with the SX10, I hope I can fix it. I don't know of any other digital with the zoom power of this one, so if that is what you require, do more research, try Consumer Reports, and then decide - it would be a shame to miss out on the very good things this camera can do, and the problem is not listed in the site you sent, for the SX10.
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I'm more concerned with the image quality issue. They're getting 12 MP onto a really tiny sensor. The pixel density is 43 MP per square CM. That's really pushing it. Serious cameras (like DSLRs) tend to be under 5, sometimes even under 2. They use way bigger sensors, up to the size of a 35 mm picture, for a similar or not-much-higher pixel count. On paper this camera is exactly what I need, but I'm going to wait for some reviews before I put my money down for one. (Shouldn't have to wait too long, fortunately.)
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See a competent review on this point by Thom Hogan at http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/current-nikon-dslr-reviews/nikon-d600-review.html In short he states that the quality control issue Nikon had with the D600 was .... "corrected with the D610."
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I purchased this camera New directly from Amazon and received it 2 weeks ago. So far everything seems fine. But I would like to know exactly what Amazon is "reviewing" so I can feel comfortable with my purchase and not worry about some malfunction or failure popping up in the near future. I am sure many others are in the same situation and would like a further explanation from Amazon. Please Amazon, what gives?
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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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After two and half months of daily use, all of a sudden it developed serious spots on the sensor with a large black spot that looked like oil on the sensor. Sent for service, warranty was denied due to a claim of sand in the unit. Quoted over half the price of a new one to repair it. I'm not a construction worker and I havent been to a beach in 10 years. I love the camera, the image quality is beyond reproach and I'm perhaps foolishly seriously considering buying another, but if so this time around it getting a sleeve to protect it while its in my pocket. Additionally, unlike my Rx100, which has spent the last month and half in the very same pocket to no ill effect, the GR screen developed some fine scratches very easily. Be sure to get a protector for it as well. So far, few seem to have experienced this sort of problem, perhaps I was just unlucky, but I've come away thinking that for a pocket cam, its a little more fragile than I'd like. Certainly it would have been a lot better off if it were sealed, with Gorilla glass even if it were priced like the Nikon A.
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Yes, I have most definitely had my share of problems with the D800 body as well as the new D600 body. D800 is in Melville, NY even as I type this being "repaired for left focus issue, oil on the sensor, and dust/dirt on the mirror and focusing screen...and NO, I did NOT take it into the Gobi Desert during a sand storm, :o) It was being used carefully for normal shots at the zoo, in the back yard, at a balloon festival, etc. At this point, I cannot recommend either of these bodies. And, that is the first time I've said that since my first Nikon F2 purchased in 1976!
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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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The D600 has had a known issue with the sensor; recently a class action suit was filed against Nikon, and the judgement was that Nikon needs to repair those units and Nikon has recalled them. i believe by doing so, you will be getting the new D610, which is an excellent upgrade. I do not see the D610 vs. XT-1 as an either or - they are both excellent, but different, and the D600 will still produce superior images due to its sensor characteristics. I love my XT1 and I love my Nikon D700, and D800. Different tools is all.
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Happened to me once and I return the camera within the 30 day trial period just to be "safe". Spoke to Pentax directly, they advised me to return the camera within the trial period and get a new one. They did offer to try to fix the problem should I decide to keep the camera but that it would take several weeks. The problem with mirror flopping is an ongoing issue with this camera. You can read more about it on Steve Huff's website to get an idea how much of a problem it is. I do agree that it's a fantastic camera in general.
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Seems that assuming that the rumors are true and this model of the D600 does not suffer the same faulty design that leads to oil spots and dust on the sensor then my answer would be the camera would be fine depending on the other equipment you use. If you have a tripod that can be programmed to "follow" the earth's rotation, something essential for astrophotography enthusiasts then I think you'd be able to get very good results.
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My sister and I both had this camera and we had the same problem. I think that once you start having issues with this camera there is no going back. I would just upgrade. We never figured out why the glitch occurred.
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David, you should keep an eye on nikonrumors [dot] com They monitor all of the word on the street. Current consensus is that there is not going to be a refresh for the D700 this year. I have owned one for a year and a half, and am absolutely thrilled with it. I will keep it for a very long time. The overall sensor performance (low-light, etc.) is still one of the best in the world. see dxomark [dot] com