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<p>Clark,</p>

<p>I'm not a Rollei tech but I have experienced similar behavior when I've unknowingly set the self-timer. Mirror won't return, removing battery doesn't restore the camera, etc; only cure is allowing the timer to run-down and fire the shutter. The screen displays a count down with the message "SF-xx" .</p>

<p>Since you haven't had a reply from someone that definitely knows your camera's problem I thought to throw-out this idea.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Shun,</p>

<p>Yep! And the "is it worth $$$$" arguments will begin. Always a challenging decision no matter how rational the individuals disposition. However, if Nikon has a upgrade cycle so do the postings questioning the decision to buy. I just found some humor in the repeated "it's discounted" vs "new model soon", um, impasse . Anyway, no doubt the newer models will represent a step forward from the earlier models.<br>

Sigh! ... if only we could just change to the newer model the moment they're introduced and not worry about the cost.<br>

Joe</p>

<p>Clark,</p>

<p>I found a replacement battery brick at a local electronics supply. Try rolleiclub.com which has a link to the auction site where you'll find Rollei batteries, battery replacement services and batteries for the DYI'ers.</p>

<p>Shun,</p>

<p>A little tongue-in-cheek here but when the D810 replacement hits the market ... deja vu. The discussions will then pronounce "should you but the new D8xx for $$$$ or save $500 with a D810, a camera more than capable. Many will find the D8xx features not worth the difference..." You should write a script using all the previous latest-greatest vs save-a-buck rational from the D700 to D800, D3 to D4, D800 to D810, etc, etc making it far easier to post responses.</p>

<p>Just having a little fun about the usual cycles as new camera models seemingly set to appear. </p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>PS. New camera introduction after the Summer Games you say????</p>

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<p>Clark,</p>

<p>The MAHA charger works fine; need to make a connection to the Rollei battery. The connection end of the battery case is plastic (insolation purposes) so you can insert a connector from the charger through the holes without problem. I used some inexpensive voltmeter probes flattened/narrowed to insert into the connections.<br>

With the battery oriented so that the end (face that plugs into the camera) is to the right and holes on top: pin 1 at the top is positive (fused) ; the next two are negative; the fourth pin is positive (no fuse). I think the fuse protects the film advance motor thus isolating the camera electronics by the connection with the battery. The final two (closest) are temp sensor connections for the Rollei charger. The MAHA uses a separate, magnetic temp sensor while operating. <br>

You can find replacement batteries, all eight connected and plastic wrapped sold as bricks. Disassemble the battery case, remove the old battery, replace with a new brick. If you're not a DYI type then usually finding a refreshed battery isn't too difficult except for best pricing.</p>

<p>I read the many PN posts about the limitation of manual focus at f1.2. But due to NAS ( any support groups for this? ) I picked-up one anyway. Seems the focus takes a little effort but nothing too burdensome even in low light situations. Do the newer auto focus - using focus confirmation - such as the Multi-CAM 3500II in the D750, or the improved versions in the D5/D500, contribute to easier manual focus compared older versions? </p>

<p>Zoe remained still for her photo which, judging from her expression, may tell the entire story. Unsharpened, unembellished from DxO 10.</p>

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<p>Jon,</p>

<p>I like the outcome! May have distracted Tim though ...<br>

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/26/science/space/timothy-peake-british-astronaut-dials-wrong-number-from-space.html?module=WatchingPortal&region=c-column-middle-span-region&pgType=Homepage&action=click&mediaId=wide&state=standard&contentPlacement=11&version=internal&contentCollection=www.nytimes.com&contentId=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2015%2F12%2F26%2Fscience%2Fspace%2Ftimothy-peake-british-astronaut-dials-wrong-number-from-space.html&eventName=Watching-article-click</p>

<p>David,</p>

<p>I found some information about the monitor set-up using SpectraII software features at<br>

http://www.imagescience.com.au/</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Hot shoe ??????? You thought that's a hot shoe. The top of the camera is a <em>personalized embellishment accessory attachment point.</em><br>

<em> </em><br>

I think it looks kind'a good with the rest of the camera even if it is pure indulgence. </p>

<p>Shun,</p>

<p>Seems the new 200-500 5.6 E lens has similar notice for all TC's but opposite the 500/600: works with TC-14 but not the TC-17 or TC-20 (if I'm reading the info correctly.) Interesting to find out more; if/how resolved.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>David,<br>

<br />I think the film magazine controls the film advance (via internal switches). Can you/have you tried another magazine?</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>I have the D7000 and D750, the latter purchased earlier this year. You'll notice improvements with focus - including normal situations rather than just low light - and better high ISO performance. Cropped images benefit as well. Either a new D750 or used D800 will decline in value but you would have warranty protection with a new camera. Can't comment about the D800.<br>

Seemingly the responses introduced an additional decision branch; camera first then lens or lens first then camera. At some point you'll want better glass for either format.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Mike,<br>

Buy the G series; stay away from water.</p>

<p>Mike,</p>

<p>The detection methods seems to match features found on video surveillance systems where a zone within the image area could sense motion. You might pursue a critique of advantage/disadvantage from discussions about video surveillance systems. And yes, from my limited knowledge, an image-zone had potential advantages such as sensing direction of travel activation, activation once a predetermined number of grid locations measured activity, etc.<br>

Just something for your interest.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Jon,</p>

<p>I like that inventiveness! My wife's groaning in disgust at my canned-corn monitor stand so maybe we have a common mindset.<br>

Joe</p>

<p>OK, a serious comment.</p>

<p>David, since you own both the 7100 and now, 7200, I'm curious to know how much of any performance gains, say as high ISO noise levels, is a function of the sensor and how much improvement from within the improved processor. (I'm assuming tests/reviews may reveal some image improvement). Can you notice any differences since you can contrast both?</p>

<p>"Grey" market prices do vary around the world thus the expression "Fifty shades of .. " errr, I'm not doing this!</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Shun,</p>

<p>No replies? Must all be waiting for an announcement on the D7300.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Tim,</p>

<p>Your dog (photo) looks much like my dog. The lone hair below the eye (upper photo) has a silver color within the overall black: my dog has these around her eyes, snout, nose. It looks much like an artifact from over sharpening when so many appear naturally on the subject/image.<br>

Thank you all for the input. Just a general question of sorts on my part.</p>

<p>Joe<br>

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<p>My dumb dog has black hair with some gray/silver mixed in. An unsharpened photo already has the appearance of sharpening artifacts - in the hair around the eyes, snout - so how can you tell when you've gone too far? <br>

Joe</p>

<p>Depending upon your preferred method of coping files from your camera check to make certain your computer has the correct plug-in card readers. I had to add one after my purchase: big deal, the 8700 works great.</p>

<p>Joe</p>

<p>Bob,<br>

I searched an on-line manual. You could change (increase) the default display time of 4 seconds to something longer. (Manual page 320.) I didn't search to determine if the display could <em>toggle</em> in the fashion you described.</p>

<p>Joe</p>