Peppered sensor in 100 shots

Not complaining and I knew what I was risking. Less than 100 shots and my sensor appears to have been attacked by a pepper shaker. When I return from Yellowstone the camera will be off to Nikon. Tried blowing it out; no luck.

Again, no worries I have two other cameras. Keep everyone updated on Nikons response.

Good to see you taking it in your stride.
Can't wait to see those photos.

Still sucks to hear about it. Good luck.

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I would be upset if it were my one camera and I didn't know ahead of time.

Would have been better to hear that people exaggerate the issue. It seems that in some cases Nikon is taking the D600 that really has the issue back and replace it with a D610, that could be a blessing in disguise: Nikon is replacing some D600 cameras with new D610 models | Nikon Rumors

Good Luck, I think with the other cameras you have you should do well. If you need help in using them just ask your wife.

Wow, that didnt take long.

Hopefully after a good clean the blower will shift them next time, that was the case with my D7100. I think initially it had a thin film of oil on the sensor, now that that is cleaned off, the blower shifts the dust most of the time.

I noticed the oil spots in pics taken with my D600 most when there was clear blue sky in the background. I mostly shoot sports and did not notice the spots in those busy pics. I read that Nikon was considering replacing D600s with 610s and sent mine in for cleaning. Nikon charged $50 for the cleaning and when the 600 was returned, the repair order also indicated that the shutter mechanism had also been replaced on my out of warranty 600. Pretty good response for $50. I'll keep you posted on how this works out.

Gary Smith said:

I noticed the oil spots in pics taken with my D600 most when there was clear blue sky in the background. I mostly shoot sports and did not notice the spots in those busy pics. I read that Nikon was considering replacing D600s with 610s and sent mine in for cleaning. Nikon charged $50 for the cleaning and when the 600 was returned, the repair order also indicated that the shutter mechanism had also been replaced on my out of warranty 600. Pretty good response for $50. I'll keep you posted on how this works out.

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Sorry to hear about the oil problem for you too..
but super congrats on the new camera!

Thanks Don. I have updated my profile.

Good luck Moab. I'd keep on Nikon about that camera. Since you have others to rely on I'd send that thing back as often as it takes to have the problem fixed or a suitable replacement. Get nasty if you have to.

I bought this camera for shooting the Milky Way. The Milky Way will peak in June-July so I plan to work this camera over and send in as often as needed to try and get it settled out by then.

Tried blowing off the sensor... no difference.

I do like the color and dynamic range the camera puts out. And I'm getting really good with the healing brush in Photoshop cleaning up all the pepper from the sensor.

Mine was the same - I shot about 300 frames the first day, and a lot of HDR, and it was everywhere. Hopefully they make it right first time in. Given that you bought it at reduced price after the 610 came out you're likely better pressing them to fix it as any offer to swap it out for a 610 will involve paying the difference between your purchase price and the current sell price on the new camera. The boat I'm in is that I bought a kit w/ 24-85mm for the price of the D600 body, so upgrading to a 610 would run me about $400-500. Not worth it for me, but thankfully I've got mine settled in.