Nikon D800 serious problems - bigger than tape
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I'm not doing this to rub it in, but since I haven't seen it posted anywhere else (or maybe I'm just slow) I may as well be the one to bear the news. Plus, any battery recall should be taken seriously since that can cause physical harm.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/h0ndzaip/EN-EL15-Battery-Recall-Service-Advisory.html
http://www.canonwatch.com/another-exploded-nikon-d800/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/nikon-confirms-woes-with-d4-and-d800/
Canon fix: tape
Nikon fix: battery, firmware, settings adjustments, and possibly burn ointment
http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/h0ndzaip/EN-EL15-Battery-Recall-Service-Advisory.html
http://www.canonwatch.com/another-exploded-nikon-d800/
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/04/nikon-confirms-woes-with-d4-and-d800/
Canon fix: tape
Nikon fix: battery, firmware, settings adjustments, and possibly burn ointment
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Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
Ah, I almost never look in the accessories forum... I'm just slow then. This one's for us slo-mos then, lol
Both Canon and Nikon have had trouble with battery connections in the past; I think the history is equally dark although I especially remember the D200 and / or the D300 having battery connection issues.
Either way, this is probably caused by Nikon's forced adaptation of a new battery terminal design. Nikon likes to take things slow and get them right the first time, compared to Canon's consistent haste to release products that require FAR more firmware updates, on average, ....because this is what happens when Nikon DOESN'T take their time in designing something new...
=Matt=
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I believe that this latest battery recall has to do with defective batteries which were produced for Nikon D800 and D4 cameras. There is a specific range of serial numbers involved in the recall and Nikon is to be commended for a very proactive campaign to notify the affected users.
http://www.nikonusa.com/Service-And-Support/Service-Advisories/h0ndzaip/EN-EL15-Battery-Recall-Service-Advisory.html
Moderator of the Cameras and Accessories forums
Been paying attention since the 20D, and I don't recall a battery issue like this with Canon.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.
Never tried to use a Canon battery grip, eh?
=Matt=
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Used one on my 7D, it was fine. A little blocky, but it worked well.
An "accurate" reproduction of a scene and a good photograph are often two different things.