owen_farmer

<p>Thanks for all the information.<br> I am still getting used to this camera (previously I had a D90). I made 2 errors. I had the camera set for shutter priority, and I intended to use Program mode. Also, I intended to use Auto ISO, but did not. I don't believe that the EXIF data sent to photo.net includes whether Auto ISO is used. However, I still have this photo on the camera, where the ISO of 250 is displayed in BW, not red. I believe that red would indicate that Auto ISO is on.<br> This is an argument for not deleting images from the camera until after the images have been reviewed. I use a Mac and iPhoto. iPhoto does not store Auto ISO on/off.<br> Thanks for the help.<br> Owen</p>

<p>Sorry for the confusion in the two prior posts. This is the first time I am attaching photos to a post.<br> Owen<br> <br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18090925-lg.jpg" alt="DSC_0160.JPG with Nikon 16-85 VR lens" width="500" height="334" border="0" /></p> <h1>DSC_0160.JPG with Nikon 16-85 VR lens</h1> <p> <br> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/18090926-lg.jpg" alt="DSC_0226" width="333" height="500" border="0" /></p> <h1>DSC_0226.JPG with Nikon 16-85 VR lens</h1>

<p>Thanks for your responses. I am probably going to take a trip into the store in NYC to sort it out.<br> Owen</p>

<p>Shun,<br> Thanks for the reply. I am not doing anything to the camera. I am going to return it. I will likely return to my original plan and have my D90 repaired.<br> When you ship photo equipment do you use the postal service and get insurance?<br> Thanks,<br> Owen</p>

<p>I just purchased a refurbished Nikon D7100 from B&H.<br> I am getting strange results. One lens, the Nikon 1.8D 50mm lens, works normally.<br> I have 2 other lenses, a Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens and a Nikon 55-200mm DX VR lens. These lenses do not work. When I depress the shutter the shutter releases, the viewfinder goes dark and I get a flashing ERR message. In Playback the images are all dark except those taken with the 50mm lens. I cleaned the contacts on the NIKKOR 16-85mm (with rubbing alcohol) but that didn't help.<br> I'd appreciate any suggestions.<br> Owen</p>

<p>This has been a very helpful discussion.<br> I've changed my mind about repairing the D90, and am now leaning towards purchasing a refurbished D7100 from B&H at $650. (I have had good experiences with refurb equipment from B&H.) Will skip extended coverage.<br> Do I need a second battery? The battery on the D90 lasted so long that the second battery wasn't necessary.<br> Owen</p>

<p>I am still leaning towards repairing the D90. I am taking less than 1000 pics a year, many of which are family pix, using available light and sometimes fill-in flash, usually at -1 1/3 stops. In Ireland after my camera broke I borrowed my son's D60 and attached my lens. Performance with fill-in flash was poor. The D90 works fine for me. My needs are modest. It is not clear that I would notice the improvements provided by the D7000/D7100. Thanks for all the advice.<br> Owen </p>

<p>What does the D7100 give me beyond the D90?<br> Owen</p>

<p>I recently returned from a 2 week trip to Ireland and after 1 week my D90 died, and I did not bring my wife's point and shoot. See thread http://www.photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/00dOkI<br> I purchased the camera in 2010. The usage has been fairly light. While I love the camera, I am greatly disappointed in the short life.<br> I am now faced with a repair or replace decision.<br> My default lens will continue to be the Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens, which weighs 1.65lbs.<br> In addition, I often use a Nikon 1.8D 50mm lens (which for auto focus requires a camera with a focus motor) for available light shooting (mainly of grandkids).<br> These are the replacement alternatives:</p> <ol> <li>Nikon D90 SLR used (8+) B&H $290 $66 4 Yr. Square Trade 1.55 lbs.</li> <li>Nikon D7000 SLR refurbished B&H $470 $129 2 Yr. Nikon 1.72 lbs.</li> <li>Nikon D7100 new B&H $897 $124 2 year Square Trade 1.69 lbs.</li> <li>Nikon D7200 new B&H $1197 $129 2 Yr. Nikon 1.69 lbs</li> </ol> <p>In addition, the following camera requires a Nikon 50mm 1.8GH lens at $217</p> <ul> <li>Nikon D5200 new B&H $497 $79 2 Yr. Square Trade 1.22 lbs.</li> </ul> <p>The Nikon web site gives a preliminary repair estimate of $225.<br> I rule out #1, because the repair is cheaper and my camera is better than an 8+ condition.<br> Regarding #2, I have had good luck with B&H refurbished equipment. The lower weight does not seem relevant, particularly since my lens weighs 1.65 lbs. The increased sensitivity and dynamic range is nice, but, of itself, not enough to choose this option. I rarely use video and don't care about wi-fi.<br> I don't see that options 3 or 4 have any advantage to me.<br> I am inclined to have my camera repaired. Am I missing something? <br> Owen</p>

Am vacationing in Ireland. D90 worked fine for a week. Got ERR message and camera stopped working. Display on top of camera looks fairly normal, except for flashing ERR. Cleaned contacts on camera a lens. Didn't help. Same problem with all 3 lenses. With no lens, still have ERR message. 2 button reset doesn't work. Removed battery and left it out for a few hours. Put in a fully charged battery. Didn't help. I'd appreciate any help. Owen