pavi1
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You do know Canon never fixed or admitted to the focus problems of their top of the line camera a few years back. No company is going to eat millions unless a class action forces them. Same applies to the auto industry
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Nikon Users - what annoys you about your cameras?
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pavi1
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On which Nikon would this be true? It is not true on mine.
Marianne Oelund
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Overall, Nikon still seem to have the "Nikon knows best" attitude that only they are qualified to make decisions regarding optimization of images, often leaving the users feeling like "back-seat drivers" with limited influence.
They still haven't given users the option of turning off the camera's processing of RAW data (hot-pixel suppression and various types of scaling).
AF system options are also quite limited, as are Nikon's explanations of AF algorithm details. For example, users should have more control over priorities used by the camera to resolve 3D ambiguities.
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Hasa
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Welcome to the brave new world of : "Let's just ship it" - same with Sony and the "buzzing issue" on the quite expensive compared to size RX100 M2. Lots of people have the issue, repeatedly, but as far as I know Sony treats this on a case by case basis. They did repair my camera within a week. Nice. Lauadble. Even nicer not to have the issue in the first place. My Sony R1 had a well-known centering issue but the thing worked best stopped down anyway so I mainly shot @ F8 - F11. Apart from that the r1 was a brilliant design - aparently never to be repeated or improved upon.
I like Nikon for improving their designs systematically. They have the best landscape camera bodies and a fantastic 70-200mm F4 (not weathersealed though), great TC1.7x, affordable old lenses and 3rd party lenses and "all" - whether FF or DX can fit on FF and DX bodies and the "1" with an adapter. Samyang and newer zeiss lenses work with electronic diaphragm and integrates into AF (green light) and the matrix metering system. Sigma has great alternatives in their "A" series.
I hate Nikon's menu system. I gave up making a hdr image last week-end on vacation - I had set a memory bank to "B-HDR" - and it worked when I did that - a year ago. Now I selected "B-HDR" and I could not make it work - I had to google the solution @ home. Trolls will appear from everywhere telling me I am plain stupid - but I represent a segment of buyers ( the stupid ones ) that Nikon could cater to by making their menu system user friendly and introduce a "save" function the same way "save" works on any computer or phone.
An example: to execute the HDR you will have to enter the same number of images in 2 different places : find either the interval timer or self timer function plus in the HDR function on the top lcd panel. DUH?? This is contrary to good interface design regardless of how much we love our Nikon gear
Update :
I just found this video:
If the self timer is set to just 2 images the D800 will shoot all the 3, 5, 7, 9 images in a bracketed HDR series! weird but useful.
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I like Nikon for improving their designs systematically. They have the best landscape camera bodies and a fantastic 70-200mm F4 (not weathersealed though), great TC1.7x, affordable old lenses and 3rd party lenses and "all" - whether FF or DX can fit on FF and DX bodies and the "1" with an adapter. Samyang and newer zeiss lenses work with electronic diaphragm and integrates into AF (green light) and the matrix metering system. Sigma has great alternatives in their "A" series.
I hate Nikon's menu system. I gave up making a hdr image last week-end on vacation - I had set a memory bank to "B-HDR" - and it worked when I did that - a year ago. Now I selected "B-HDR" and I could not make it work - I had to google the solution @ home. Trolls will appear from everywhere telling me I am plain stupid - but I represent a segment of buyers ( the stupid ones ) that Nikon could cater to by making their menu system user friendly and introduce a "save" function the same way "save" works on any computer or phone.
An example: to execute the HDR you will have to enter the same number of images in 2 different places : find either the interval timer or self timer function plus in the HDR function on the top lcd panel. DUH?? This is contrary to good interface design regardless of how much we love our Nikon gear
Update :
I just found this video:
If the self timer is set to just 2 images the D800 will shoot all the 3, 5, 7, 9 images in a bracketed HDR series! weird but useful.
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Smile and the world smiles back!
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T O Shooter
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What annoys me is.......... I bought a Nikon camera, joined DPReview and now someone is asking me what annoys me about my Nikon.
timbyers11
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With the D800/D810/Df my only complaint, and its a big one, is the lack of interchangable focus screens.
On the cheap/light bodies like the D3x00 and D5x00, the lack of a lock for the multi-selector makes the cameras almost unusable handheld. I am constantly inadvertantly changing the focus point with the abductor muscle between the thumb and wrist on the shutter release hand. A major ergonomic fail.
One complaint over the entire digital camera line is the quality/usability of their software.
On the cheap/light bodies like the D3x00 and D5x00, the lack of a lock for the multi-selector makes the cameras almost unusable handheld. I am constantly inadvertantly changing the focus point with the abductor muscle between the thumb and wrist on the shutter release hand. A major ergonomic fail.
One complaint over the entire digital camera line is the quality/usability of their software.
Avobanana
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I just posted an impression of D810 coming from the 5D3. I think the biggest issue for me is colors but it depends on your workflow. http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3743671
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my d5100's shutter mechanism failed at only 10.955 shots .
don't think about d5100
don't think about d5100
jtan163
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Nikon AF points are red in dark condition.
Not sure about other models but the D750 allows 1/2000
I'd try back button focus.
You stay in AFC mode and you just take your thumb off of the AF-ON button to get single functionality.
If you want to change from AFC to AFS for real though you can press the button in the Middle of the AF controller (bottom of camera, left of mount) and rotate the command dial to move betwen AFC AFS and AFA.
Press the same button and use the sub command dial and it iterates through the various number so sensor points e.g. auto, single, d9 d21, d51, 3d, Gp.
These settings are displayed in the viewfinder so you can make these changes while shooting.
The switch around the button, changes from manual to AF mode.
The rear dial is called the command dial and the front one the sub command dial.
The roles of the command dial and sub command dial and be reversed in the custom settings (pencil) menu.
God know why it is a pencil. Nikon designers may know too. I have no clue.
You press the ISO button and turn the command dial.
Hasa
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Landscape photography:
I usually use Aperture priority mode with auto shutter speed. The wheel on the back adjusts iso, the wheel on the front adjusts F no. and the plus/minus button on top plus wheel adjusts exposure compensation. I have assigned AF to the rear button and removed "AF on half press" - half-press now only activates vibration reduction. I am very happy with this setup - it is simple and fast to use. I have a brief preview that does not delay shooting sequences - I quicly glance at the histogram to check if I am in the right ballpark exposure-wise.
My main grief when I sit and pixel peep during post is that I THINK that I can handhold my 35mm zeiss at slower shutter speeds than I can really manage. I am a bit spoiled by the Sony R1 I guess - no mirror, no shutter, just a near silent click of the diaphragm opening and closing. 100% electronic shutter. It destroys hand-held panoramas.
This would be the way to go with live-view: open shutter - scan chip for 1 exposure - close shutter.
Nah - possibly dangerous: - somebody may point it at the sun and fry the chip.
Oh - so if a the threshold for a point-source of light is exceeded: close shutter automatically
I agree about the R1 being a very good landscape camera; the shutter is superb. By combining HDR sequences and 2D panning [on a tripod w/ pano head], outstanding landscapes are possible. I do not understand your last sentence?
With my R1 I have often included the sun in my exposures w/o damage:
The lens has fantastic control of flare!
michaeladawson
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There are certainly things that one might put on a wish list of features for future cameras. But seriously, nothing "annoys" me about Nikon cameras.
That's probably because I have ONLY ever used Nikon DSLR bodies. I didn't get used to some other brand and then switch to Nikon only to be annoyed by some missing feature that I was used to in the other brand.
I have never used my D100, D200, D3, D4, D800, or D810 and been annoyed about the way something worked.
Kabe Luna
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Peeling grip rubber and totally unintuitive placement of ISO control (although with the latest bodies, you can assign it to the movie record button, giving you single-handed access).
That's it for me. I'm happier with my D800 than I've been with any cameras since the 5D. I'd consider the D810 for its better AF, but I shoot people and couldn't live with the moire/moire risk. D750 may very well be my next camera body purchase.
That's it for me. I'm happier with my D800 than I've been with any cameras since the 5D. I'd consider the D810 for its better AF, but I shoot people and couldn't live with the moire/moire risk. D750 may very well be my next camera body purchase.
GPW
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Nikon raw buffer size
nikonuserinfo
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Because of this, one day I might re-join Fuji. Lurking and tested already several times, also XT-1, but Fuji is not yet there where I want them to be to switch...
Probably (I hope) the Nikon FX mirrorless will be there before Fuji catches up about AF, lens choice and more...
Probably (I hope) the Nikon FX mirrorless will be there before Fuji catches up about AF, lens choice and more...
Cipher
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I have a D700 and a D800. People automatically assume I'm some sort of pro and ask me to take a photo of them with their point and shoot. I never get asked when I'm using my m4/3 gear.
lickity split
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Using liveview at night needs some improvement .
Manzur Fahim
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I wish they were lighter so I don't want to throw them every time I hike uphill. Looking at the detailed images always makes me laugh about that though
vinturius
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Whenever you change a setting on a D800 the settings bank you chose is changed; this is awful and it annoys me constantly. And they're split up in two, shooting and custom settings, for no good reason.
Some of the newer cameras have the U1/U2 positions on the dial. This is better, but I would have preferred one button and then scroll through the possible banks with the wheel - and then you could have 10 or 20 banks, why not.
And Nikon, now that we're at it, why not make it possible to copy one bank to another, and add a check box to exclude a bank from the scrolling list so that during shooting you can limit yourself to 2 or 3 banks that are relevant for the shooting you do right then.
And tapping the button twice quickly will move you to the next bank, and you will see the name of the bank in the viewfinder so that you can keep your eye on the viewfinder.
But no, this little firmware trick is too much for Nikon. Or is it?
Some of the newer cameras have the U1/U2 positions on the dial. This is better, but I would have preferred one button and then scroll through the possible banks with the wheel - and then you could have 10 or 20 banks, why not.
And Nikon, now that we're at it, why not make it possible to copy one bank to another, and add a check box to exclude a bank from the scrolling list so that during shooting you can limit yourself to 2 or 3 banks that are relevant for the shooting you do right then.
And tapping the button twice quickly will move you to the next bank, and you will see the name of the bank in the viewfinder so that you can keep your eye on the viewfinder.
But no, this little firmware trick is too much for Nikon. Or is it?
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