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| Posted: Wed Sep 4th, 2013 14:01 |
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jk
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I was reading the D600 user manual and came across this set of paragraphs. • Use NC filters to protect the lens. • To prevent ghosting, use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light, or when a bright light source is in the frame. This answers the question of using filters on lenses or not. I personally have a high quality UV filter on all my lenses.
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| Posted: Wed Sep 4th, 2013 15:49 |
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blackfox
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according to a guy i was speaking to on sunday who was using one ,the only thing you need is a rag to wipe the oil spots off the sensor .and thats exactly what he said to me ,he's had two new shutters fitted ,and its been back for cleaning 3 times each time it comes back externally scratched as well not a happy chappy
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| Posted: Wed Sep 4th, 2013 16:07 |
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jk
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Nikon said that they had fixed the oil problem on the D600. It is an item that makes me wary of getting a D600. 20-24MP is as many pixels as I want or need.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 02:33 |
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Robert
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This one is as old as the hills, we all have our views sometimes passionately held and frequently conflicting. While I can see some merit in using a plain glass protector in front of very expensive and often soft front elements, longer fast lenses with large front elements usually already have an internal filter holder which is part of the optical path. My view is never to insert additional glass where it is not strictly needed for photographic purposes.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 07:02 |
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Squarerigger
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That's a real shame Jeff. I have a D600 and initially also had the oil spots after several hundred shots. I sent my D600 in to Nikon USA and they replaced the shutter mechanism and after over 8000 more shots I have no more oil problems. The camera returned to me looking like new. Maybe he needs to find another repair facility to get the issue fixed. Now back on topic  I used to be a fan of putting a protective filter on the front of each lens as soon as I got it. Now I carry a protective filter and use it if I should be in a very harsh environment other wise I just let the hood protect the filter.Just my 2 cents with.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 07:21 |
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jk
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Squarerigger wrote:That's a real shame Jeff. I have a D600 and initially also had the oil spots after several hundred shots. I sent my D600 in to Nikon USA and they replaced the shutter mechanism and after over 8000 more shots I have no more oil problems. The camera returned to me looking like new. Glad to know you are sorted as far as the oil problem on the D600. I'm thinking that I may get one when I am in UK later this month. Regarding the item to filter or not this is an age old one. For me I feel that since I dont use/buy camera insurance then a £â‚¬$30 on the front of the lens is my insurance. I understand Robert's thought and if I want then I do actually remove the filter.
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 09:33 |
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Robert
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Generally speaking I am very careful with my camera gear, but for the last couple of years I have been following my passion for working on cars. I bought a D5100 specifically for video, I have hardly used it for that but I have found it invaluable as a point and shoot for taking snaps of my car projects. I grab it with oily hands, the boys pick it up and take snaps and it's generally bumped about. It usually sits next to or on the tool box. I bought the lens from my buddy who sells surplus gear on eBay, when I asked him for an 18-105 he was aghast, he only had two and he donned a pair of brand new cotton gloves, he fitted it to my 5100 like it was made of crystal glass. He would throw a dicky fit if he saw it now, bumped and scraped, it also has a 10mm scratch on the front element when it got a bit too close to something hard and sharp but like the sales patter on fleaBay says, you can't tell in the photographs. The only time you can see it is taking pix straight into the sun, it throws up a lovely streak of green/blue flare! Easily fixed by altering the framing slightly. As for the video, I do plan to bolt the camera to one of my cars if I ever get one on the road, and record some of my trips along the classic Lake District lanes and passes. I did take the camer onto the estuary sands on a quad one day while the tide was right out. I rode in a big circle and it gave a really nice panorama of the estuary and the surrounding hills. Considering it was hand held and a bit bumpy I was very impressed with the result. Every bit as good as the crappy videos you see on YouTube!!! 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 10:13 |
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jk
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Robert wrote: As for the video, I do plan to bolt the camera to one of my cars if I ever get one on the road, and record some of my trips along the classic Lake District lanes and passes. I did take the camera onto the estuary sands on a quad one day while the tide was right out. I rode in a big circle and it gave a really nice panorama of the estuary and the surrounding hills. A nice 1/4" Whitworth bolt through the body work will provide a nice anchor point!! Or you can get all elegant and use one of the expensive car camera mounts at £50+. 
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 11:04 |
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Robert
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jk wrote:A nice 1/4" Whitworth bolt through the body work will provide a nice anchor point!! It would be interesting to try to make a floating arm to absorb some of the impact of the more violent bumps and landings. It might need a gyro like the helicopter mounts but they cost a fortune... Probably just bolt a quick release to the screen hoop. I went over Hardknot Pass a couple of weeks ago and on one corner we went onto two wheels, LOL an oncoming motorist glared at me like I had done something wrong??? The boys loved it!
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| Posted: Thu Sep 5th, 2013 13:10 |
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jk
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As long as it was not two wheels over the edge!!!
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