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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BackdoorArts" data-source="post: 137814" data-attributes="member: 9240"><p>The oil/dust issue does not impact the D800 (it had a left focus issue initially that was quickly remedied).  My understanding is that new production D600's should not exhibit this problem, but the fact is that there is no way of knowing how many were manufactured with the original shutter mechanism.  Also, to be clear, Nikon is not just cleaning it for you, but it will replace the entire shutter mechanism.  Cleaning you can do on your own if you're comfortable or you can take it somewhere to get it cleaned, but you may need to do this several times before the issue works itself out.  So, best bet is that if you have the problem, send it back.  Just realize that current wait time is about 3 weeks as replacement parts are on backorder (mine is currently with Nikon in NY).</p></blockquote><p></p>