Nikon D70 - red dot and thin red streak on black areas of image

I use D70 bodies extensively for all my shooting. I have a D70 that

has what appears to be a "red dot" approximately 1-2 pixels wide

that appears in the same place in each image, and only on black or

dark navy colors. It is the beginning point for a red streak 1-2

pixels wide that runs from the dot through the edge of the image

frame. It's very hard to see, but it's there.

 

I'm thinking this is a classic blown pixel. But what about the

streak? Could that be caused by a blown pixel then created as the

image is written on the card?

 

I've tested my CF cards, it's definitely not the card. Seems to be

a sensor or image writing issue. Any ideas? I will send the camera

back to Nikon with a sample image for warranty repair if needed.

Well, it most certainly sounds like it's needed!

Chris

 

You might try emailing Nikon a crop showing the red dot and streak. I had some odd blurrs on my D100 chip and sent them a jpg shiowing them.

They emailed me back within 24 hours. That was the fastest responce I have ever had from them.

 

Good luck

 

Michael

It sounds like a bad pixel. The D70 uses a CCD, which transfers the charge from a pixel through each subsequent pixel in a column. Hence some problems will result in streaks that extend in one direction. If it's readily noticable, I'd suggest seeing about a warranty repair. Cheers.