Newbie with weird image problem and question

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bmw guy

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I have a very early D7000 which has a problem that crops up occasionally, usually when shooting continuously. I thought it might be the VR on the 18-200mm lens, so I did some test shots with it on, active on and off, and off. They all had issues. Then I did some shots with the 35mm prime. Not as bad on the 35mm, but you can still see how it shifts over the image in about the same spot.

My first D7000 did this right out of the box, so I sent it back and got another one. This one has been getting a little worse as it ages. If I shoot 100 images in a session, I may get 3 or 4 bad ones. I'm pretty sure it's just a bad image sensor, but I don't know why it's worse with the VR lens (I usually shoot pretty fast, so I turn VR off) and why it seems to occur more often when I shoot continuous - usually only 2 or 3 frames at a time. And I only do that because I never know when I'll get a bad shot.

I usually shoot with a low ISO, "fine" quality, large size, directly to jpg, nothing special about the camera setup, original firmware, purchased May, 2011.

Comments, thoughts, helpful suggestions? My comparatively cheap D50 never did this kind of stuff. The D7000 is way out of warranty.

Thanks,
Michael
 

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Krs_2007

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Welcome, I believe I read something with a similar looking photo that they said was the sensor. There is a 2 button reset or something like that and you might want to try it. Other than that I cant help much. I had my 7000 for a year and never encountered any issues like that.
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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I have not seen this problem before but the fact that you have had two that have both done it makes me wonder if it is some combination of settings and technique that you are using.

What type card are you using? Can you see the problem when reviewing the shot in the camera?
 
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bmw guy

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I have updated my profile, thanks for the reminder!

KRS, if you could remember the button sequence or point me toward a thread, that would be very helpful. I'll try (nearly) anything once!

Don, I use some inexpensive "Transcend" 4G cards, and I've always wondered if the card could cause something like this to happen. I'll find a different card and see if I can duplicate the problem.

And no, these distortions do NOT show up when I review the image in the camera. BIG HINT! I don't know what it means though...
 
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bmw guy

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This attached image is more representative of the problem. Notice that the exposure is fine, but the lower half of the image is offset by one or two pixels.
 

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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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bmw guy said:
I have updated my profile, thanks for the reminder!

KRS, if you could remember the button sequence or point me toward a thread, that would be very helpful. I'll try (nearly) anything once!

Don, I use some inexpensive "Transcend" 4G cards, and I've always wondered if the card could cause something like this to happen. I'll find a different card and see if I can duplicate the problem.

And no, these distortions do NOT show up when I review the image in the camera. BIG HINT! I don't know what it means though...
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How are you transferring them to the computer?

As for cards you need to make sure you are using a fast card. At least a class 10 especially when you are shooting fast like you say you are when you have the problem.
 
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bmw guy

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I don't think my cards are class 10. That would make sense though... I transfer them to computer by removing the card from the camera and using a USB adapter.
 
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Don Kuykendall_RIP

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bmw guy said:
I don't think my cards are class 10. That would make sense though... I transfer them to computer by removing the card from the camera and using a USB adapter.
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Before I sent it back or anything else I would get the fasted card you can afford and at least a Class 10. Will cost a little more money but from everything you are telling me that would be at the top of the list. The screen is so small you might not be able to see it on the camera.
 
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bmw guy

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Rick, I think you hit the nail on the head! I used the cable, copied over the file, and it looks fine on the computer.

The "why" makes no sense to me, but I don't argue with success, especially when it means that I don't have to get the camera repaired.

Thanks Rick! And thanks to everyone for their thoughtful suggestions as well.
 
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fotojack

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I know this has been rehashed before, but it seems to bear repeating. Some people forget to turn off their camera before installing or removing their cards. This is a no-no! ALWAYS turn off the camera before removing the card...and...before installing the card. Card corruption has been known to happen if this procedure is not followed.

You say you still have the original firmware. You might want to update it. :)

I have a feeling your card reader in your computer might be faulty. Just a guess though.

And, last but not least, like everyone else has already mentioned, buy the fastest card you can afford (Class 10). Not necessarily the biggest, just the fastest.
 
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riverside

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fotojack said:
I know this has been rehashed before, but it seems to bear repeating. Some people forget to turn off their camera before installing or removing their cards. This is a no-no! ALWAYS turn off the camera before removing the card...and...before installing the card. Card corruption has been known to happen if this procedure is not followed.

You say you still have the original firmware. You might want to update it. :)

I have a feeling your card reader in your computer might be faulty. Just a guess though.
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After Rick's solution that would be my guess. I've had problems with USB card readers, everything from bad connections to complete failure.

And, last but not least, like everyone else has already mentioned, buy the fastest card you can afford (Class 10). Not necessarily the biggest, just the fastest.
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aced19

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I've learned a long time ago. Just format your cards before each use.
​Then you shouldn't have any problems with corruptions.
But make sure you have saved your pictures first. Because formatting will wipe all data from cards.
 
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evan447

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it is possible that the card reader/usb connection is at fault or simply too slow.
older card readers will not take sdhc or sduc. my oldest computer would only read standard sd cards unless i used a different card reader to the built in one. (when sdhc cards first hit the market sandisk supplied a free usb card reader to plug in to the usb port),
 
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