Nikon D7000 backfocus problem

<p>I know there are some other threads in the internet about it, but I just want to mention it here too. I returned my first D7000 body because of a severe back focus problem that could not be corrected with the in camera AF-fine-tuning. The camera back focused with a new AF-S 50mm f/1.4G and also with a little older AF 85mm f/1.8D lens. The second body I got from a different store, has exactly the same back focus problem. It can't be corrected with the in camera AF-fine-tuning. For example, using a new AF 50mm f/1.4D with a setting of -20 there still was some back focusing. Very disappointing for such an expensive and new camera if you ask me. I sent the camera to a Nikon Service Point for repair and I am awaiting the results. I am just curious if there are other photo.net users that experienced the same problems with their D7000 camera.</p>

<p>I have not experienced any problems with my D7000; including no back focus issues, but I only have experience with exactly one sample.</p>

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I also should point out that I am very picky about AF accuracy so that I tend to use 1 of the center 9 cross-type AF points in most situations. I have experienced AF issues with the outside, line-type AF points. But having AF issues with line-type AF points is a common problem on all (Nikon) SLRs, including the D3 family.

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<p>Scary!</p>

<p>I should point out that focusing issues could be due to lenses. If you are sending your D7000 in for check ups concerning focusing problems, you probably should also send the lens(es) in question. If you don't, Nikon repair might not be able to reproduce the problem with their lenses and your problem won't be fixed.</p>

<p>Incidentally, since the OP was able to find two D7000 bodies from two different camera stores, it looks like the D7000 shortage even in these early days is not that serious.</p>

<p>I am also very picky about the autofocus of my camera. I hate shooting batteries, charts and brick walls, but it just has to be reliable (especially with larger apertures like f/2.0), since I don’t like to use manual focus. I try not to use the line type sensors but only the cross type ones and preferably the one in the center. I sent my camera with my AF 50mm f/1.4D lens to Nikon, so they can reproduce the problem. It should arrive at the beginning of next week and hopefully I’ll have my camera back at the end of the week. Of all the shots I made, it had 100% back focus. So, no shots with the right focus plane. In the viewfinder everything looked okay. I even saw the very small ‘dancing’ lines on the ground glass in the right place when focusing. There seems to be a D7000 shortage now, since the camera store had none in stock for me to swap. I had to send it to Nikon for repair. I’ll let you know what the outcome is.</p>

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<p>I sent my camera with my AF 50mm f/1.4D lens to Nikon, so they can reproduce the problem.</p>

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<p>That is perfect. Good luck.</p>

<p>Haven't seen these problems with my D7000 and 85mm f/1.4G either. </p>

<p>It would be helpful if OP can tell us what are his AF settings. These cameras' AF settings are complex and confusing. An AF discussion without spelling out the settings can be misleading.</p>

<p>I use a single center focus point with single auto focus. Apart from the auto focus (what’s in a name) nothing automatic. I don’t find auto focus settings very complex, but I understand that it could be a little intimidating for a first time SLR user. I hope this information is useful.</p>

<p>Wow, those guys at the Nikon Service point are fast as lightning! They received my camera and lens this morning and only a couple of hours later I got an e-mail telling me they fixed it and shipped it back. Really kind of them to speed up the procedure because I need the camera at the end of this week. I hope to receive it tomorrow (or the day after tomorrow) and of course I’ll let you know if the back focus problem is solved.</p>

<p>I am on the 4th D7000, all have had back focus issues, a friend has a good one, we exchanaged lenses for a shoot, mine had the focus issue, his were good, have sent my lens and # 4 back for adjustments, hoping for the best !!</p>

<p>Denis, did Nikon fix your D7000 problem?</p>

<p>Hm, it looks like there are some bad focusing D7000’s here and there. Mine is back from Nikon Service and it seems to focus okay now, not perfectly though. That’s with the AF fine tuning turned off, so there is some room for adjustment. And now, I just want to use this fine camera. If the problem persists, I’ll send it in for repair again. I must say the service was very fast. However, I was slightly disappointed about the way they discarded my carefully selected boxes, foam and bubble wrap and shipped everything packed together in a very small box. The camera and lens rubbed against each other and the papers now look like they came from a garbage can.</p>

<p>When it takes like no time to fix something, I get a little worried. I know that they can map out hot pixels in a few minutes, but fixing back focusing may take a bit longer.</p>

<p>And I would suggest writing to Nikon about the poor return packaging.</p>

<p>Nowadays everything is mostly electronic. Just like a car, I think they just hook up the camera to a special computer system and adjust it almost automatically. They still had several hours to fix it, so I wouldn’t call that ‘no time’. I don’t really care how long it takes, I just want it fixed properly. I thanked Nikon for the quick service but I also told them about the somewhat disappointing packaging.</p>

<p>Hi<br>

Glad it's not just me!<br>

I bought a D7000 last month and struggle to get a sharp picture from it, I took it to a Nikon NPS clinic and they made me feel like a complete idiot as if I was imaging it........there answer to leave the VR on!!!<br>

Although I am using it as a back up to my D3, maybe I am expecting to much, but a sharp pic is a must.</p>

 

<p>That’s a strange advise they gave you Sandy. Unless they checked the camera thoroughly and found no problems. Since you have a D3, I can imagine that the D7000 is a rather small and light camera for you. It does take some extra effort to keep it steady I think, but not getting anything sharp out if it strikes me as very odd. Even I get a sharp picture every now and then ;-). And that’s without VR. Do you perhaps have some examples for us readers? Please include some information about the lens, shutter speed, diaphragm, flash and tripod. Also, I would contact Nikon again. Something must be wrong. Maybe they can demonstrate to you that it does work fine?</p>

<p>Yes re the VR suggestion think it was more "I am new here at Nikon and don't' really have a clue what I am Talking about"</p>

<p>Have now sent it back to where I bought it with some sample pix, got back to me the next day saying they will put another one in the post, so great service and hopefully the new one will be fine.</p>

<p>The D7000 is a bit light coming from the D3 but is is for backup and video, and for when your out and about and not on a job it should be perfect.<br>

D3<br>

Date: 15/11/10Time: 15:16:51Model: NIKON D3Serial #: Software: Adobe Photoshop CS MacintoshFrame #: Lens (mm): 62ISO: 640Aperture: 4.0Shutter: 1/60Exp. Comp.: 0.0Flash Comp.: Program: ManualFocus Mode: White Bal.: Contrast: Sharpening: Quality: </p>

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Date: 15/11/10Time: 15:12:45Model: NIKON D7000Serial #: Software: Adobe Photoshop CS MacintoshFrame #: 2082Lens (mm): 95ISO: 640Aperture: 4.0Shutter: 1/160Exp. Comp.: 0.0Flash Comp.: Program: ManualFocus Mode: White Bal.: Contrast: Sharpening: Quality: </p>

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<p>I bought my D7000 body from Amazon. I also found back focus issue. In stead of sending it to Nikon, I returned it back to Amazon. Nikon had given me at least 3 weeks turn around time.</p>

<p>Hi. I've just received my d7000 three days ago (Amazon). I took some pics but because of computer issues I haven't had a chance to check this potential focus problem. Actually, what is a "back focus issue"? What should I be looking for when I process my pics? Does it simply means out of focus?<br>

Thanks,<br>

Max</p>

<p>I would also like some suggestions on exact way to find out if the D7000 has a back focusing issue. Mine is expected to arrive by the end of this week. </p>

<p>I have had my D7000 since thanksgiving - I have not had back focusing problems, my whole image is not in focus. I've used 4 different lenses all with the same results. I also got the camera from Best Buy with the 18-105 kit. Can someone tell me if it is something I'm doing wrong or is it the camera? I upgraded from the D80 because I was having the same problem with it after 4 years of GREAT pictures. - thanks!</p>

<p>Cure your back focusing problems-use the fine tune adjustment (page 246 on my uk manual) .I`ve had to adjust 4 of my nikon lenses using the above you can set the D7000 to adjust for up to 12. Funny but my 2 sigma lenses did`nt require fine tuning!,If the fine tune does not fix the problem I will be surprised so have a go before you send back to Nikon this is a fantastic camera, get to know it,all the best to you all ,happy snapping.</p>

<p>Similar problems with poor autofocus on <strong>all </strong>my lenses (Nikkor and other) with my new D7000 - I have not had a sharp shot. I have had no trouble with my D300 when using these lenses. It seems a large number (mine included) of D7000's were sent-out with this problem. Not what you expect from Nikon for the amount of money they charge! A $100 compact can produce a sharper image!<br>

I am now going to have to spend a deal of my precious time correcting each lens - I would not recommend anyone buying this camera until this issue has been corrected; and don't trust what sales may say to you.....</p>

<p>I had purchased mine D7000 body from Amazon. That camera had focus issues. I returned that body to Amazon and then ordered another one. This new one is really sharp. No focusing issue. I know that people have sent their defective D7000 bodies to Nikon and Nikon has fixed these.<br>

With new body, I did not have to make any adjustments for my lenses.</p>