dennis_d._hardenburger

June 20, 2012

My USA D800 did not come with the pictured warrant booklet or card. It was purchased at a USA Nikon Certified dealer and the cameras serial number starts with US, But no warranty card. I register my Nikon gear online any way.

Dennis

May 23, 2012

I was in love with my 85 f1.4 AFD for many years, then I bought the 105 f2 DC AFD and after a couple months I sold the 85, I just like the colors out of the 105 so much better especially skin tones, it is just an outstanding lens. And still great on my D800

May 20, 2012

I have had to wet clean my D800 after a month of use because of oil on the sensor ( A filter)

It wasn't near the problem I had with my D3, but it looks like it will take some use and a couple cleaning to take care of it. Nikon apparently just over lubricates their cameras. Not really an issue but a little cleaning to get it under control.

I think every one with a digital camera needs to learn how to clean the sensor. There is plenty of instruction online.

Dennis

April 25, 2012

You need version 2.3.1 for both Nikon Capture NX2 and Nikon View NX2. To work with D800 files.

There is an update listed today for version 2.32 I am not sure what it does but I believe it covers another new camera D3200? or some thing.

April 25, 2012

You need version 2.3.1 for both Nikon Capture NX2 and Nikon View NX2. To work with D800 files.

There is an update listed today for version 2.32 I am not sure what it does but I believe it covers another new camera D3200? or some thing.

April 10, 2012

Nikon is no longer going to send new rubber out to you for $15

You will have to send your camera in and who knows what it is going to cost.

The rubber has come off of all my cameras starting with the N90s

April 10, 2012

Nikon is no longer going to send new rubber out to you for $15

You will have to send your camera in and who knows what it is going to cost.

The rubber has come off of all my cameras starting with the N90s

April 3, 2012

I have quite a few D lens and they do focus faster on my D800, that on my D3.

How much faster I have no idea how to measure how ever I can tell that they just snap into focus faster.

I know this wasn’t asked but I thought I would mention it. I was very surprised that my 30 year old 28mm f3.5 AIS stopped down to f5.6 is razor sharp corner to corner even at 100%

I think it is going to take a lot of testing to determine which of the older lens are capable of handling the 36 megapixel.

ps I feel lucky as I have had my D800 for a week and a half.

The administrator has my permission to remove this post if it is inappropriate.

March 27, 2012

My local camera store always puts my name on the receipt. I am not sure all retailers do.

Why is he offering the camera for $250 over cost when he could probably get munch more on E-bay

Buyer beware

March 10, 2012

I undered a D800 from Amazon this morning and they gave me a delivery date of March 27th

February 28, 2012

I can do with out the weight, but I have to admit that I like the feel and handling of my D3 much more than I do my F100. I would love a D4 but it is way out of my price range.

November 25, 2011

I use the 300 f4 AFS and a tc 14e11 on a D3 and have no focus problems even in very dim lighting.

You have some thing wrong some where. I would try the tc on a different lens to see if it works. I tend to think the problem is the tc but I could be wrong.

Good Luck

Dennis

September 9, 2011

I have always thought my 105 F2 DC was my most flare resistant lens, I don’t have any of the new nano coated lens to compare with.

September 5, 2011

I might be wrong, but I believe a repair only has a 90 day warranty same as a refurb camera. I myself would request a new camera.

August 24, 2011

I think by stating you want our need a macro lens you have answered your own question.

Get the 105 VR

How ever if you take the macro photos out of the need, I would get the 105 f2 AFD DC, I had both lens and I don’t do much macro work so I sold the 105VR. And after using the 105 DC for several months I also sold my 85 F1.4 AFD. I love the 105 f2 DC it has become my most used lens, not just as a portrait lens were it really does shine but as an extremely sharp general purpose lens. I much prefer the DC lens for flowers and that type of close ups.

Hard decision, good luck with your choice, you can’t go wrong with either lens.

Dennis

August 9, 2011

I used the older 80-200 push pull lens for quite a few years, it is a wonderful lens with excellent IQ.

My only problem with the lens is it was like a vacum and sucked in a lot of dust and I had to have it cleaned almost yearly. I don't think the newer two ring version would have that problem.

Any way I eventually sold the 80-200 and bought an 85 f14 AFD and a 180 f2.8 AFD and I have been very happy, yes some times I miss the zoom but the 85 and 180 are both such fantastic lens I can't see me ever getting rid of them.

If you are into sports I would recommend the 80-200 70-200 zoom, but it sounds like you are more into landscapes and the primes are so wonderful. I do really like the 85 f1.4 for indoor court games volleyball and basketball.

I didn't feel the 80-200 was to heavy or to large. But the 180 F2.8 is a dream handling and optically compared to the 80-200.

Good luck with your choice

Dennis

July 22, 2011

I had the oil problem with my D3, after about 1,000 exposures and a couple wet cleanings, it never appeared again. I believe it was just over oiled at the factory. The problem is easy to take care of and I certainly wouldn't return a camera because of it.

Dennis

July 3, 2011

Wow, that sounds very high, I think most places charge about $45.

Any way I just started with my first digital camera two years ago and I stared cleaning my sensor after having it done one time by some one else. It is very simple once you get a way from the fear factor. I use a rocket blower and then if needed eclipse E2 with peck pads, the sensor swabs are just to exspensive and I also like using the peck pads for cleaning lenses when needed.

If you do a search there is a video online that shows cleaning the sensor, actually you are not cleaning the sensor but the glass filter that covers the sensor.

Be sure you have a fully charged battery before you start.

Once you do it a few times you will realize how easy it is.

Good luck

Dennis

March 16, 2011

300mm f4 with a 1.4 tc on a crop body will get you to 630mm with great IQ for the dollar I think it is the best bang

March 13, 2011

I am not sure my post can mean any thing with this great disaster. The photographs are horrifying to say the least, I watch the photos and it brings tears to my eyes as there surely must be people in some of those houses and automobiles that were consumed by the water. I just pray that the worst is over and there is not a nuclear danger for the people of Japan.

What little I have I am giving what I can to help, that really is the only thing most of the world can do, is open there wallets to help with the rescue and rebuilding of a great country.

I believe we the USA have one aircraft carrier there and one more on the way. What is needed most right now is water and food and heat for the sirvivors.

I pray for God to give strengh to those left helplessly trapped and a speedy rescue.

This is one time in my life where I am left speachless.

Dennis

March 12, 2011

I can highly recomend the Nikkor 500mm f4-P manual focus lens.

It is extremly sharp corner to corner with good contrast and saturation, with very life like colors. It takes the 1.4 tc very well even wide open. It is one of the lighter super telephoto lens, but still need a good solid tripod. I can not hand hold and focus the lens very well, a gimballed head is a joy to use.

I have heard the 400mm f3.5 is an excellent lens also, but I think you would want more reach.

March 12, 2011

I can highly recomend the Nikkor 500mm f4-P manual focus lens.

It is extremly sharp corner to corner with good contrast and saturation, with very life like colors. It takes the 1.4 tc very well even wide open. It is one of the lighter super telephoto lens, but still need a good solid tripod. I can not hand hold and focus the lens very well, a gimballed head is a joy to use.

I have heard the 400mm f3.5 is an excellent lens also, but I think you would want more reach.

March 8, 2011

Anand

I had a N90 that did the same thing, and I ever did figure out why it did get soft and sticky. I used it for some time and eventually sent it to Nikon and they put new rubber on the camera, I can remeber what it cost but I don't think it was very much. It really won't hurt any thing and you can just use it untill the rubber fall off.

March 7, 2011

The Nikon 80-200AFD is an outstanding lens, I think you would be very happy with it. It is still being made today so parts wouldn't be a problem. The 80-200AFS focused faster and was a little sharper but is not being made any more and parts woud be hard to find.

Good luck with your choice.

February 23, 2011

I replaced this lens years ago with an 85mm and a 180mm, I wish I would have kept the 80-200 AFD it is an outstaning lens.

I am sure you will be very happy with is, and for portraits will give you a lot more flexablity than the 105 VR.

I don't have any VR lens and I really can't see for my use they would be a benifit, if my shutter speed is low I am on a tripod with a shutter release cable. VR will not stop blur from subject movement, it will only help for camera shake.

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