D610 Oil spot issue

[hark]

@hark: "too dark to be oil" ???? too green to be a leave??? too white tto be milk ???
"Plus there is an odd size elongated spot near the top--oil tends to be rounder" : this spot is just a place where three spots come together... But what you want to say is: ok 500 spots but a few of them are not oil but the 490 others are oil ???

Those darker spots do not look like the oil spots I had on my D600; therefore, I surmise the debris stems from something else besides a faulty shutter. As someone (maybe Dave_W) mentioned, some of us take precautions with where we store the body and lens caps rather than dropping them freely in the bag or placing them in a pocket. Any dirt or dust will easily transfer from the caps to the inside of the camera's body.

@sonicbuffalo: Dust ok, hundred of spots: not OK, the spots are the same as on my D600 (witch was replaced by a D610 by Nikon). Never had a similar problem with a D90 or D700...

Okay...this tells us that you've been through the process once before where you sent in your D600 directly to Nikon. So WHY are you asking for our opinion? If I was under the impression that my D610 had the same issue as my D600, I'd FIRST upload a photo to Nikon's site so one of their techs could take a look THEN possibly ask for the opinion of other esteemed members here. Obviously we aren't telling you what you want to hear. The bottom line is it does NOT look like an oil shutter problem to me. But rather than take my opinion or the opinion of others, you SHOULD ask Nikon for their opinion.

Please don't be surprised if they tell you it looks like dirt/dust. If Nikon determines it is dust/dirt, then I don't think they would cover it as a warranty repair.

 

[Phillydog1958]

It's a shame we all now live in a "post-D600" world where common sensor dust spots are now elevated to "oil" spots by new camera owners scared to death they may have a defective camera on their hands. While I have no idea how long the D600 oil-spot hangover will last, I can say that Nikon has only themselves to blame.

Perfectly put, Dave. "You reap what you sow."

 

[sonicbuffalo_RIP]

ok Dirka......I apologize but sometimes there are people who just drop in to stir things up....and then disappear. I am sorry you are having bad luck with yet another 600 series camera. How often do you change lenses, and do you do it outside or in as much of an enclosed area as possible. Everyone's habits are different, and who knows, it might explain things, maybe not.

 

[Bukitimah]

after about 3 years into photography, I realise dust in sensor is something you got to deal with regardless of the brand or model. I am not sure about those that totally don't change lenses.

So the way to go is learn how to DIY on cleaning of sensor. Otherwise you just to send to the service guy on a regular basis. Cleaning the sensor is almost similar to cleaning your lens glass. Just need some extra care and that is about all. I did it after my 2nd try but the 1st is because I panic. The sensor is NOT going to be scratched unless you use something hard that can also scratch your lens glass.

 

[BackdoorArts]

Beating a dead horse, I just watched this video on how to spot and remove dust spots using Perfect Effects, and while that may be helpful for those who have it...

...but what I want to point out is the first two sentences.

"Hi, this is Scott Davenport, with a quick tip for you on finding dust spots using the Perfect Photo Suite. I shoot a lot of Landscapes, so I'm outdoors a lot, and my sensor gets dirty!!" (emphasis in the original)

He ends the video with, "I'm Scott Davenport, and after seeing this image, I'm off to clean my sensor!"


Boom!! Point made!! If you shoot outside, your sensor is going to get dirty, so learn how to deal with it. It could take thousands of images, or if you're shooting a hayride the day after cleaning your sensor you'll likely be doing it again tomorrow. If you're complaining then more than likely the only thing broken is your attitude.

 

[bigal1000]

TView attachment 89329he spots on a 6 months old D610 with 6000 clicks. Anyone knows what's the problem? Thanks...

It needs to cleaned ?

 

[Dirka]

You're a genius!

 

[bigal1000]

Thank you but I already know that !! Genius

 

[Dirka]

 

[sonicbuffalo_RIP]

No oil spots yet Dirka....what do you think?

 

[foo]

I was thinking of buying a nikon 610 full frame camera too , but I was not sure if mine would catch Acne , so before I make that purchase , do you think its wise to buy Acne cream or gel , or is there maybe something better out there other than my Acme Acne cream , for dealing with those pesky oily spot issues.

 

[sonicbuffalo_RIP]

I was thinking of buying a nikon 610 full frame camera too , but I was not sure if mine would catch Acne , so before I make that purchase , do you think its wise to buy Acne cream or gel , or is there maybe something better out there other than my Acme Acne cream , for dealing with those pesky oily spot issues.

You need to spend that money on a Fuji.....and then complain.

 

[TL Robinson]

Lol....

So I started seeing same same on mine....blew it out with my Rocket Air, cleaned the sensor using type 3 SensorSwabs and boom - sensor is clean...no spots on any image that I can see....

 

[Dirka]

Mine is now in Nikon repair center. Using type 3 Sensor Swabs voids warranty...

 

[TL Robinson]

Mine is now in Nikon repair center. Using type 3 Sensor Swabs voids warranty...

Well - I have a clean sensor in about 5 minutes and no muss no fuss....I doubt they'd be able to tell if you used anything other than air to clean it if I had to send it in for anything else...but, whatever works for ya...

 

[Ruidoso Bill]

Mine is now in Nikon repair center. Using type 3 Sensor Swabs voids warranty...

I have never needed to use the warranty on any of the Nikon bodies I have had. I wouldn't and haven't hesitated to clean a sensor and have never sent one in to have it cleaned. Sensor swabs and eclipse and if done correctly you are not going to harm anything.

 

[Dirka]

Thanks Jonahex, you, WJYPhoto and other people here tell me the same... But at a Nikon store they told me that I will make scratches on the low paas filter... Anyway can you tell me where I can find how to clean it correctly?

Thank you,

DirkA

 

[hark]

Thanks Jonahex, you, WJYPhoto and other people here tell me the same... But at a Nikon store they told me that I will make scratches on the low paas filter... Anyway can you tell me where I can find how to clean it correctly?

Thank you,

DirkA

On page 3 of this thread, I posted a video that BackdoorHippie originally posted for me when I ran into sensor spot problems. It's one of the most thorough videos you will find on the subject.

 

[sonicbuffalo_RIP]

Here's a link to a great video (well...ok, not great, but a good one) on how to wet clean a sensor (low pass filter)

 

[TL Robinson]

SensorSwab has pretty clear outlined instructions on how to do it...it's simple as long as you take your time, watch the video, and follow the instructions....