Nikon D750 black line at bottom of photos- HELP Please!

[qtpy1001]

I have a new Nikon D750 and am having a terribly frustrating problem with it. I get a dark black line (like severe vignetting) on the bottom of images when I shoot in landscape. It is present when I shoot straight on the subject or if I shoot at an angle up. It is not present if I shoot below the camera (example standing, taking photo of the ground). When I hold the camera in portrait position, it is not there. This problem is present across different camera settings/ modes and lenses. I can see the dark line in live view. I am afraid it may be a mirror issue because I am unable to shoot in mirror up mode. Help please!!! (many, many thanks!)




example of dark line present at bottom of photos with nikon d750

 

[VittoDigital]

Does it happen when you don't use the flash?

It looks like a problem of synchronization at a too high shooting time (even if the exif report 1/200), strange.

Your analysis is excluding much of the information provided by the image. If it were a flash shadowing problem, it would only result in a slightly darker exposure at the bottom of the frame; the image would not be completely black there. Observe that there is sufficient ambient lighting to illuminate the background quite well, so it is also sufficient as the sole light source and any flash would provide fill-in only.

The OP's camera has a mechanical malfunction of the mirror-control mechanism - possibly a broken spring or similar. It should be returned for exchange, or sent for warranty service.

 

[trend1]

I purchased the camera from a highly rated eBay vendor with a physical store in NJ. It is called Deaslallyear.com I saved approximately $500 by purchasing the gray market model. They were honest about the camera being gray market. Looks like this was a gamble not worth taking. They do have a return policy, which I am outside the window. So far their communication has been great, I pray their service is good as well. I will keep everyone posted. I very much appreciate all of the input.

Lesson learned, hopefully others will appreciate your thread. I will admit I did purchase my Nikon 1.4 TC I gray...what can go wrong with a TC.

 

[hikerdoc]

How much cash did you save by purchasing a gray market D750? I'm sure you know Nikon will not touch it even you wanted to pay for the repair. Let us know how you make out and who is going to repair it. Also, is the online shop where you purchased the D750 listed on Nikon's Authorized Dealers list? Hope so, see link: http://cdn-6.nikon-cdn.com/where-to-buy/nikon_img_auth_dealers.pdf

I seem to recall a post several years back, relating to B&H, that Nikon USA authorized dealers will not remain authorized if they sell grey bodies, although they do sell the lenses.

I had no fear in purchasing a TC 1.4 grey, through B&H for $100 less but would not personally buy an AF lens or body anywhere but through the authorized network. Likely coincidence, but the caps on the grey TC were grey but my other TC's, USA imports, had black caps.

I surely hope the warranty is legit. The words eBay and New Jersey in the same sentence sound like red flags!

 

[balico]

I purchased the camera from a highly rated eBay vendor with a physical store in NJ. It is called Deaslallyear.com I saved approximately $500 by purchasing the gray market model. They were honest about the camera being gray market. Looks like this was a gamble not worth taking. They do have a return policy, which I am outside the window. So far their communication has been great, I pray their service is good as well. I will keep everyone posted. I very much appreciate all of the input.

Lesson learned, hopefully others will appreciate your thread. I will admit I did purchase my Nikon 1.4 TC I gray...what can go wrong with a TC.

Optic, Mount!?