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Dirty D300 (sensor dust)
EphTwoEight
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***MOD EDIT: originally posted in Flea Market - turned into discussion***
I have a D300, grip, and 18-200VR and 10-20 Sigma lens, a couple of cards, SB 800 flash. Misc stuff, and all the boxes. Bought new in Feb.
$3K.
I have a D300, grip, and 18-200VR and 10-20 Sigma lens, a couple of cards, SB 800 flash. Misc stuff, and all the boxes. Bought new in Feb.
$3K.
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HI,
would you consider selling the Sigma 10-20mm separately? Can you tell us a bit more about it, shape optically, mechanically, and in terms of finish? How old?
Best,
N
"The temple bell stops but the sound keeps coming out of the flowers." -- Basho
I've used the 10-20 twice, and no real use of the flash. And just a few weekends with the rest.
Or maybe I just need some sensor swabs, and put up with the dust. I like it, but maybe Pentax, or Oly, or Canon has a better way to keep dust off the sensor?
Right now I'm just disgusted with the whole thing.
[just disgusted with the whole thing.[/quote]
Doesn't the vaunted automatic dust/particle sensor cleaner worK? I can't find any objective report on if it does .
Stan
As a former Olympus shooter ( E-1) and now Nikon shooter( D200) I can safely say that Olympus seems to have cornered the market on clean sensors. Their SSWF works like a charm. All the others are basically worthless IMHO. I've seen test reports that say exactly the same thing too.
Mike
Where are you shooting that dust is such a problem? Are you turning the camera off before switching lenses? Do you own a blower bulb? I haven't had any dust trouble with my D300 (or D70 before that).
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With Doc's indulgence, I'll just add this: Cleaning a sensor is no big deal. Would you sell a new Mercedes because a bird crapped on the windshield?
Doesn't the vaunted automatic dust/particle sensor cleaner worK? I can't find any objective report on if it does .
Stan[/QUOTE]
No! Stupid joke.
NO! But if a Mercedes was a constant problem getting me from point A to point B, then yes, I'd sell it.
A camera is to capture images, and when the image is crap every time, then why keep it?
If and when you consider breaking up the package.
tkb at citlink.net
If you don't put gas in your Mercedes it won't get you from A to B. If you don't clean your camera's sensor, or take steps to keep it from getting dirty, it will return "dirty" images.
Speaking of Mercedes, don't they come with little wipers for the headlights? Maybe Nikon could offer something similar for its lenses to help get rid of greasy thumbprints? Otherwise I'm going to have sell the whole lot!
Is it really?
Why not put up some images from the camera on the camera forum? Surely it is better than selling it off because there is dust on the sensor or because it takes "bad" pictures.
The d300 isn't a cheap camera, so why not try to find out what is going bad before pronouncing that you are disgusted with it?
Sensor cleaning kits are pretty affordable and easy to do. I think they do a better job than the internal sensor cleaning gizmos.
Just my 2 euros.
www.tednghiem.com
Not sure why you have the problem, but hopefully a bit of perspective helps?
If I get out 3 or 4 miles and want to take a few shots, I shouldnt have to get a sensor cleaning kit out first should I?
I also think the lens is less than tight.
And when my 18-200 is out, dust can a does get its way in through the lens. Then when I zoom it back in, it pushes a lot of air right back to the sensor/mirror.
Besides, I'm having more fun with the 4x5". And digital doesn't impress me too much.
Here's what I'd just as well be using, and have more fun with.
Of course, and I hope you all know I go to great lengths to balance these goals. Still, this has become a lengthy discussion, and belongs in a discussion forum.
This would not be the forum a majority of people would come to do a search for information about dirty sensors, don't you agree?
It's no skin off my back. It can stay here until I get a cleanup request from the seller.
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No pun intended, I'm sure.
Right now it doesn't sound like this stuff is worth $3,000.
http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/
I have a D300 and after 8000+ shots, in very dusty environments and with changing lenses I haven't had to clean the sensor once yet. So I would say the dust removal system works OK. I also have the D3 and I have had to give the sensors a number of blows from my rocket blower.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
You're in Florida! What dust?
Are you mocking me?
Have you checked the air that comes from a zoom lens?
No, not mocking you. Just a serious question and a reasonable request for some photos of the gear you are trying to sell.
I don't own the 18-200mm lens. None of my Nikkor zooms (28-70mm, 70-200mm, and 12-24mm) have any air that comes out of the lens during normal use. I'm wondering how your zoom blows air through the lens and into the camera.
http://clearwaterphotography.smugmug.com/
for anyone interested.
me and this seller live in the same town, (but we have never met.)
so if needed i would be willing to do a hands on inspection for any potential buyers that would like some reasurances on this equipment.......
(just a thought to help you sell this stuff..)
PM me via dgrin if needed....
Maybe you got a defective D300?
www.tednghiem.com
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Possibly, but the pic he posted looks like plain old dust on the sensor. Sometimes, new cameras are shipped with dust "pre-installed," (for your convenience, of course). I would either ship it back to Nikon for a replacement or give it a good cleaning with the Copperhill wet method, which I believe is the best for actually getting dust out of the camera rather than just pushing it around.
Somebody grab it and clean the sensor, dammit!