Youtube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
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Horoscope Fish
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
Nikon has issued the following statement regarding this:
To users of the Nikon D750 digital SLR camera
Hopefully this will put the matter to bed. Permanently.
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Nikon has issued the following statement regarding this:
To users of the Nikon D750 digital SLR camera
Hopefully this will put the matter to bed. Permanently.
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Rob Bye
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
To eliminate the need to click the link, here's what Nikon had to say:
"Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs.
We have received indications from some users that when photographing scenes in which an extremely bright light source, such as the sun or high-intensity lighting, is at a certain position along the top border of the frame, flare with an unnatural shape caused by the reflection of the light may sometimes occur in images captured with the D750 digital SLR camera.
As we at Nikon are constantly striving to ensure the satisfaction of our customers, we have released this announcement to inform users that we are already working on measures to address this issue and will, of course, keep you advised of these as they occur.
Please direct inquiries regarding this matter, contact Nikon Customer Relations by phone at 1-800-Nikon US (1-800-645-6687), 9AM–8PM EST, Monday to Friday (closed certain holidays) or online here.
Once again, thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs."
To eliminate the need to click the link, here's what Nikon had to say:
"Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs.
We have received indications from some users that when photographing scenes in which an extremely bright light source, such as the sun or high-intensity lighting, is at a certain position along the top border of the frame, flare with an unnatural shape caused by the reflection of the light may sometimes occur in images captured with the D750 digital SLR camera.
As we at Nikon are constantly striving to ensure the satisfaction of our customers, we have released this announcement to inform users that we are already working on measures to address this issue and will, of course, keep you advised of these as they occur.
Please direct inquiries regarding this matter, contact Nikon Customer Relations by phone at 1-800-Nikon US (1-800-645-6687), 9AM–8PM EST, Monday to Friday (closed certain holidays) or online here.
Once again, thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs."
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
If I was a user of a D750, that puny statement sure wouldn't put the issue to bed with me. What? We're working on it? You've got to be kidding!
If I was a user of a D750, that puny statement sure wouldn't put the issue to bed with me. What? We're working on it? You've got to be kidding!
AC016
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
Since Nikon has already more or less admitted that there is an issue/defect, they will most likely come out with a fix in the coming weeks. It's all well and good to say not to hold your camera at a certain angle or don't take photos in direct sunlight or the photo would have been horrible anyway (comments found online), the camera should not be doing this. Let's not be Steve Jobs and tell people how to use a camera in-lieu of admitting to a "fault". Perhaps more reason to not have a mirror box in your camera
Since Nikon has already more or less admitted that there is an issue/defect, they will most likely come out with a fix in the coming weeks. It's all well and good to say not to hold your camera at a certain angle or don't take photos in direct sunlight or the photo would have been horrible anyway (comments found online), the camera should not be doing this. Let's not be Steve Jobs and tell people how to use a camera in-lieu of admitting to a "fault". Perhaps more reason to not have a mirror box in your camera
Rob Bye
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
I think Nikon is simply taking the first step in the process, and acknowledging the concerns of a small number of users. The majority of D750 owners will be oblivious to this matter, thus keeping the response muted is designed to keep things that way.
I think Nikon is simply taking the first step in the process, and acknowledging the concerns of a small number of users. The majority of D750 owners will be oblivious to this matter, thus keeping the response muted is designed to keep things that way.
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
For all the beauty that Nikon's users produce with their equipment, Nikon is bass akwards.
Since Nikon has already more or less admitted that there is an issue/defect, they will most likely come out with a fix in the coming weeks. It's all well and good to say not to hold your camera at a certain angle or don't take photos in direct sunlight or the photo would have been horrible anyway (comments found online), the camera should not be doing this. Let's not be Steve Jobs and tell people how to use a camera in-lieu of admitting to a "fault". Perhaps more reason to not have a mirror box in your camera
For all the beauty that Nikon's users produce with their equipment, Nikon is bass akwards.
BackdoorArts
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
Really?! F-ing, REALLY?!?!
Come now, Chris. You're talking about responding to an issue that one or two people found and put on YouTube, which was then put on NikonRumors and forums like this so that everyone with a D750 could go outside and produce a problem they never had, because frankly it only appears in very limited shooting situations that many of us would never encounter because we use things like lens hoods and things. So as an early-adoptive user who has never experienced the issue in 2000 shots over the course of 2 months in all sorts of conditions, I have no problem with the company saying they're working on a solution and will get back to me. This is neither pandemic like the D600 shutter issue, nor as impacting as it appears to some in rareconditions - so rare that were the guy posting the video not looking to make it happen I suspect he could shoot video for days and not produce it.
That's not to say there's not a problem. But do you want folks sending cameras in so they can install a piece of gaffers tape?! I think not. As has been shown, this is a combination of factors within the lens and the body and the fact that they want to figure it out and get a fix right is OK by me.
Look, we get it, you love your Sonys and kicking at Nikon has been easy since the D600. But get real, this is small potatoes. Yeah, it's a problem, and yes for some it could be of significant importance. But so is getting the proper fix. They've acknowledged that and promised a response. If you don't hear from them again in the next 2-4 weeks I give you permission to bitch all you want. Until then, or until you have a camera that's suffering from it, enough already.
Really?! F-ing, REALLY?!?!
Come now, Chris. You're talking about responding to an issue that one or two people found and put on YouTube, which was then put on NikonRumors and forums like this so that everyone with a D750 could go outside and produce a problem they never had, because frankly it only appears in very limited shooting situations that many of us would never encounter because we use things like lens hoods and things. So as an early-adoptive user who has never experienced the issue in 2000 shots over the course of 2 months in all sorts of conditions, I have no problem with the company saying they're working on a solution and will get back to me. This is neither pandemic like the D600 shutter issue, nor as impacting as it appears to some in rareconditions - so rare that were the guy posting the video not looking to make it happen I suspect he could shoot video for days and not produce it.
That's not to say there's not a problem. But do you want folks sending cameras in so they can install a piece of gaffers tape?! I think not. As has been shown, this is a combination of factors within the lens and the body and the fact that they want to figure it out and get a fix right is OK by me.
Look, we get it, you love your Sonys and kicking at Nikon has been easy since the D600. But get real, this is small potatoes. Yeah, it's a problem, and yes for some it could be of significant importance. But so is getting the proper fix. They've acknowledged that and promised a response. If you don't hear from them again in the next 2-4 weeks I give you permission to bitch all you want. Until then, or until you have a camera that's suffering from it, enough already.
AC016
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
Oooooooooh, you just got a spanking! lol
Oooooooooh, you just got a spanking! lol
Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
My cam is as early as it can get. The shop-owner went to Photokina and when he got back, he had the one I bought.
I'm closing in at 20k shots and never ever experienced the issue while shooting. Only when it surfaced online and after a lot of attempts to reproduce it, I managed.
Still, even knowing the problem, I never think about it when shooting outside and this far I lost not one shot because of it. And I do love shooting against the light.
My cam is as early as it can get. The shop-owner went to Photokina and when he got back, he had the one I bought.
I'm closing in at 20k shots and never ever experienced the issue while shooting. Only when it surfaced online and after a lot of attempts to reproduce it, I managed.
Still, even knowing the problem, I never think about it when shooting outside and this far I lost not one shot because of it. And I do love shooting against the light.
Horoscope Fish
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
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What is it, exactly, would you LIKE them to say?
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sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
@BackdoorHippie - Jake.....points well taken, but you've got to admit, lately Nikon's QC hasn't been the best. I don't hear of Canon having problems as frequently. For that matter, any mfgrs. Not just the lens flare problem. Nikon has slacked off lately it seems to me. I do like Nikon's gear, but not as much lately. I promise I won't say anymore about it unless something significant develops out of it. It really is small potatoes. Compared to the D600. I don't have a rat in this race, so I'm not pissed at all. But if I shelled out close to 3k for a rig, I'd expect QC to be a wee bit better. How would you like to be shooting a wedding outdoors with the sun directly overhead, and then go check your shots and see the flare? That's the type of shooter I was thinking of. All I did was post the video and HF said to put it to bed permanently. I disagreed with that. Nikon's statement didn't amount to much to the photographers who are having the problems. Enough of my ranting over practically nothing. Sorry for causing a disturbance.
@BackdoorHippie - Jake.....points well taken, but you've got to admit, lately Nikon's QC hasn't been the best. I don't hear of Canon having problems as frequently. For that matter, any mfgrs. Not just the lens flare problem. Nikon has slacked off lately it seems to me. I do like Nikon's gear, but not as much lately. I promise I won't say anymore about it unless something significant develops out of it. It really is small potatoes. Compared to the D600. I don't have a rat in this race, so I'm not pissed at all. But if I shelled out close to 3k for a rig, I'd expect QC to be a wee bit better. How would you like to be shooting a wedding outdoors with the sun directly overhead, and then go check your shots and see the flare? That's the type of shooter I was thinking of. All I did was post the video and HF said to put it to bed permanently. I disagreed with that. Nikon's statement didn't amount to much to the photographers who are having the problems. Enough of my ranting over practically nothing. Sorry for causing a disturbance.
sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
That "we know what caused the problem, and will fix it".
That "we know what caused the problem, and will fix it".
AC016
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
I would prefer something to this effect: "We are deeply sorry Sir [fill in the blank]. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will be sending you a brand new unit that was tested by Kazuo Ushida himself. Furthermore, to cover your loss of the joy of life, we will be including a million dollar check, just because. We have lost face in this matter and to appease you, the complete Nikon board of directors will simultaneously commit harakiri. Once this is done, we will appoint you CEO of the company because we can see the potential you have in being an executive in charge of such a large conglomerate. If that does not satisfy you, not only will we create a national holiday named after you, but we will rid Japan of Shintoism and worship you as our God. With this, you can have all the Japanese virgins there are to either have sex with or sacrifice, your choice."
It's a long shot, but one can dream.
I would prefer something to this effect: "We are deeply sorry Sir [fill in the blank]. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused you. We will be sending you a brand new unit that was tested by Kazuo Ushida himself. Furthermore, to cover your loss of the joy of life, we will be including a million dollar check, just because. We have lost face in this matter and to appease you, the complete Nikon board of directors will simultaneously commit harakiri. Once this is done, we will appoint you CEO of the company because we can see the potential you have in being an executive in charge of such a large conglomerate. If that does not satisfy you, not only will we create a national holiday named after you, but we will rid Japan of Shintoism and worship you as our God. With this, you can have all the Japanese virgins there are to either have sex with or sacrifice, your choice."
It's a long shot, but one can dream.
Horoscope Fish
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
What if they don't KNOW what the problem is, or how best to resolve it? How about giving them time to, oh, i dunno... Thoroughly assess the situation, so they can they can then release with, say for instance, the best possible solution instead of rushing a fix that may or may not work for everyone and that will be a proper, permanent solution. Crazy, I know!!
No... You're clearly in the right here; obviously the better solution to this would be to roll out fantastic promises based on an incomplete assessment of the situation to further muddy the water and give you even MORE to bitch about in the future.
This reaction of yours to what is clearly a direct, considered and logical response, is simply ridiculous IMO.
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What if they don't KNOW what the problem is, or how best to resolve it? How about giving them time to, oh, i dunno... Thoroughly assess the situation, so they can they can then release with, say for instance, the best possible solution instead of rushing a fix that may or may not work for everyone and that will be a proper, permanent solution. Crazy, I know!!
No... You're clearly in the right here; obviously the better solution to this would be to roll out fantastic promises based on an incomplete assessment of the situation to further muddy the water and give you even MORE to bitch about in the future.
This reaction of yours to what is clearly a direct, considered and logical response, is simply ridiculous IMO.
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sonicbuffalo_RIP
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Re: You Tube Review on The D750 Lens Flare Problem
[MENTION=13090]Horoscope Fish[/MENTION]- I hardly ever bitch. I wasn't bitching here either. You're blowing everything out of proportion while wearing your cheerleaders outfit!
[MENTION=13090]Horoscope Fish[/MENTION]- I hardly ever bitch. I wasn't bitching here either. You're blowing everything out of proportion while wearing your cheerleaders outfit!
Don Kuykendall_RIP
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No more name calling or bitching about (blank) or (blank) If you own this camera and have this problem contact Nikon and let them know. The problem has been posted here and the response from Nikon has been posted here also.
Now let's all do something more productive like talking about photography.
Case and thread closed.
Now let's all do something more productive like talking about photography.
Case and thread closed.
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