robert_stig

From a review i saw of it showing it at 28 22 and 16mm and its clear the lens was produced to be sharpest at 16 and gets less so on its way till it gets to 28mm. I was ready to pull the plug but after seeing that revIew For now I will pass since i need it to be sharper from 20-28. Its not a bad thing but for my needs, i dont shoot wide so often. Shooting people at anything wider than 24mm distorts and pulls them so Ill just stay with my tamron 17-35 for now

Is the 16gb 800x professioanl lexar the same rated speed? I dont remember where I saw it saying they are slower. Even for a wedding, I never got close to using a full 16gb card. We dont shoot raw. Jpeg L fine is more than enough for a double page spread. Thank you

<p>thanks for your concern Jos. its the card.</p>

<p> they are not fakes. they were bought from amazon. so leave it. I dont care what the images look like.why one is red and one is green and others had different colors and so forth, I dont know since im not a memory tech person. and I dont care. it really doesnt interest me. if the file comes out any different then what I shot then I care.<br> I didnt use any software to import them. I use w7, donwloaded them to its folder and looked them over in photo viewer and thats what you see like I see. importing has nothing to do with the image being corrupt. and I did use another memory card reader to make sure it wasnt that but to no avail. luckily the other card had the proper images undamaged.. </p> <p>@shun 3 of the same cards in less than a year very much worries me. I will have them replace all my cards to new. if they dont, Ill let all the pro photogs I know and work with of my issues with them as well as groups of thousands of photogs and it will not be worth their while. I put 7 cards and 3 are bad within a year. thats bad statistics any wya you look at it. sorry you had your problems. thank god you recoved them from the other card. its scary when it happens the first time. I practically crapped myself and turned white/sweaty. its very scary.</p>

<p>can you see them?</p>

<p>3</p><div></div>

<p>2</p><div></div>

<p>ok, wait now I see it. the genius who built the site didnt think to put it on the same page as the dialog box. wait will do it now.</p><div></div>

<p>I dont see the upload box. I see the dialog box and there is the insert/edit image button. no browsing wndow to navgate to the image. where is this please?</p>

<p>you dont need to login. just click and see..</p>

<p>no fakes. legit from amazon. 3 in one year. all different cameras. d3/d3s/d4/d4s will not say the name for now. im discussing the matter with the company.</p> <p>dont mind to post here, but maybe you can tell me how as I dont really know.</p> <p>medifire is like any other file sharing site/ cloud site like dropbox. but no problem to upload here. just need a guide on how to.</p> <p> </p>

<p>https://www.mediafire.com/#8lfbjqqsqp8zc</p> <p>I uploaded 4 images there but its more or less the same in many images. luckily I shoot double images one after the other and I shoot with 2 cards and one as a backup.</p> <p>I will not post the brand of the card. and weve had this issue with 3 of them so far. having to do an RMA and get a replacement.</p>

Everyone would prefer to buy nikon. Most want bang for buck. A few years back before the huge amount of aftermarket mfr came along there wasnt options. Today no need to pay crazy prices grips flashes accesories batteries. Excellent options today.

<p>Just updating this post <br> total time back and forth was 3 weeks at most from what I remember. and thats to him, repair and back. price was reasonable. $350 including shipping express and he fixed the ding and replaced the worn focus ring as well. also made an adjustment on the mount which was offset. man the thing zooms, very quiet and precise. shot an event yesterday and im very happy. need a bit more testing as I prefered to shoot with my 70-200 85 and 105 over the 28-70. the test is in low light in weddings with fast moving subjects. <br /><br />the procedure for sending a lens out of country isnt so fun. a lot of BS bureaucracy. basically, went to customs, showed them the lens, told them it needs to be repaired out of country. they print u out a form with your pertinent info and write the lens serial on it and what the item is as well. then I take it and pack it and I made a copy of the paper and placed one in the box and taped another copy on the outside of the box and wrote "for customs. lens inside is for repair and to be sent back, please dont charge customs fees to receiver"<br /><br />on return the other copy was added to the outside of the box and customs released it of fees as they confirmed the serial of the lens. you must do this step or you will be charged customs. possibly if you show a paid receipt with serial showing you bought it in your country they will let it pass when you explain it was repaired. Daniel the manager also includes a repair invoice for them.<br /><br />I have to send him the 70-200VR1. I was at a wedding and the lens was on my shoulder and I stupid and it hit something when I went up some stairs to mount my off camera flash. focus ring is very stiff to move.<br /><br />btw, from what someone on another forum posted, nikon no longer repairs the 80-200 SWM version. not sure where though. japan, US, or his country. so basically, repair choices are getting more limited.<br /><br />Daniel was very professional, replied usually in hours and take into consideration we have over 60 emails back and forth. 60! try 10 with nikon and see how that goes. fast personal friendly service. Im sticking with him. not sure if he does flashes/cameras though. for some people in certain countries, its either send out of country or not repair and buy something else. repairing it saved me money over buying used or new.<br /><br />the NRC youtube channel is here. very interesting to see how lenses are repaired.<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/520pf/videos<br> <br> <br> its not updating the old post as new, so made a new one and copy pasted that info.</p>

<p>Im writing this for those who arent in the US (mostly europe/ME/asia areas) and are looking for a repair center because the ones in your countries arent very proficient and competent.<br> my 28-70 AFS 2.8 died a few months back and was pretty much locked on to send it to the US to Nikon melville NY.I did go the nikon importer in my country and they said they dont deal with complex repair and send out to nikon japan. I also took it to another repair center and they said the same. for those who have repairs and dont exactly to trust the repair cneters in their countries, the only available option is to send it to other repair centers out of the country. there are many. but if I were to send it to nikon in the US, they dont ship out of country, so the package would have to be sent to a friend in the US, delaying shipment even more. and extra shipping fees.<br /> <br />after seeing how they brought back the 70-200 VR1 lens back to life<br /> it can be searched under "Amazing restoration of old Nikon lenses" on NR site.<br> the other was "Four design drawbacks of the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 lens." you can find it on NR site as well.<br> I was curious and sent them an email. got a very fast reply from Daniel. very friendly guy. said, the motor may not be the problem. it may be some other issue like the bearings but mostly, it needs to be opened and accessed.<br> I liked the personal service and got their address and decided to send it in. I know turn around time for nikon is usually in the month area and till id see the lens back would be close to 2 months. plus the bureaucracy of catching someone to talk to is a pain in the butt. I sent the lens on wednesday by EMS to NRC. it arrived today I guess, and he opened it and said the motherboard is bad and also the bearings (3 of them) are a bit worn and for now theyre ok but later it might be an issue with it intermittently working. I think its best to replace them now then and save the hassle of it failing again down the line. if I already sent it in for repair, might as well take care of it sooner than later.<br> ill update more when I get more info. just wanting to give people feedback on my situation. im sure there are those who are in my exact shoes and uncertain what to do. I personally dont trust the repair centers in my country as I dont think they have the knowledge/experience or proper machinery to do the job properly and would only get it done right somewhere else. <br />the SWM isnt a repair thats done frequently. after seeing what he did with the 70-200 I was very curious.<br> anyways were discussing the situation with bearings. there is a plastic bearing and metal bearing im guessing. not 100% sure.<br /> some pictures of my dissembled lens<br> http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=am4376&s=8</p>

<p>Just updating this post . total time back and forth was 3 weeks at most from what I remember. and thats to him, repair and back. price was reasonable. $350 including shipping express and he fixed the ding and replaced the worn focus ring as well. also made an adjustment on the mount which was offset. man the thing zooms, very quiet and precise. shot an event yesterday and im very happy. need a bit more testing as I prefered to shoot with my 70-200 85 and 105 over the 28-70. the test is in low light in weddings with fast moving subjects. <br /><br />the procedure for sending a lens out of country isnt so fun. a lot of BS bureaucracy. basically, went to customs, showed them the lens, told them it needs to be repaired out of country. they print u out a form with your pertinent info and write the lens serial on it and what the item is as well. then I take it and pack it and I made a copy of the paper and placed one in the box and taped another copy on the outside of the box and wrote "for customs. lens inside is for repair and to be sent back, please dont charge customs fees to receiver"<br /><br />on return the other copy was added to the outside of the box and customs released it of fees as they confirmed the serial of the lens. you must do this step or you will be charged customs. possibly if you show a paid receipt with serial showing you bought it in your country they will let it pass when you explain it was repaired. Daniel the manager also includes a repair invoice for them.<br /><br />I have to send him the 70-200VR1. I was at a wedding and the lens was on my shoulder and I stupid and it hit something when I went up some stairs to mount my off camera flash. focus ring is very stiff to move.<br /><br />btw, from what someone on another forum posted, nikon no longer repairs the 80-200 SWM version. not sure where though. japan, US, or his country. so basically, repair choices are getting more limited.<br /><br />Daniel was very professional, replied usually in hours and take into consideration we have over 60 emails back and forth. 60! try 10 with nikon and see how that goes. fast personal friendly service. Im sticking with him. not sure if he does flashes/cameras though. for some people in certain countries, its either send out of country or not repair and buy something else. repairing it saved me money over buying used or new.<br /><br />the NRC youtube channel is here. very interesting to see how lenses are repaired.<br />https://www.youtube.com/user/520pf/videos</p>

<p>so basically press mode on the sb900 and put camera in spot for the sb700</p>

<p>Im writing this for those who arent in the US (mostly europe/ME/asia areas) and are looking for a repair center because the ones in your countries arent very proficient and competent.</p> <p>my 28-70 AFS 2.8 died a few months back and was pretty much locked on to send it to the US to Nikon melville NY.I did go the nikon importer in my country and they said they dont deal with complex repair and send out to nikon japan. I also took it to another repair center and they said the same. for those who have repairs and dont exactly to trust the repair cneters in their countries, the only available option is to send it to other repair centers out of the country. there are many. but if I were to send it to nikon in the US, they dont ship out of country, so the package would have to be sent to a friend in the US, delaying shipment even more. and extra shipping fees.<br> <br />after seeing how they brought back the 70-200 VR1 lens back to life<br> it can be searched under "Amazing restoration of old Nikon lenses" on NR site.</p> <p>the other was "Four design drawbacks of the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8 lens." you can find it on NR site as well.</p> <p>I was curious and sent them an email. got a very fast reply from Daniel. very friendly guy. said, the motor may not be the problem. it may be some other issue like the bearings but mostly, it needs to be opened and accessed.</p> <p>I liked the personal service and got their address and decided to send it in. I know turn around time for nikon is usually in the month area and till id see the lens back would be close to 2 months. plus the bureaucracy of catching someone to talk to is a pain in the butt. I sent the lens on wednesday by EMS to NRC. it arrived today I guess, and he opened it and said the motherboard is bad and also the bearings (3 of them) are a bit worn and for now theyre ok but later it might be an issue with it intermittently working. I think its best to replace them now then and save the hassle of it failing again down the line. if I already sent it in for repair, might as well take care of it sooner than later.</p> <p>ill update more when I get more info. just wanting to give people feedback on my situation. im sure there are those who are in my exact shoes and uncertain what to do. I personally dont trust the repair centers in my country as I dont think they have the knowledge/experience or proper machinery to do the job properly and would only get it done right somewhere else. <br />the SWM isnt a repair thats done frequently. after seeing what he did with the 70-200 I was very curious.</p> <p>anyways were discussing the situation with bearings. there is a plastic bearing and metal bearing im guessing. not 100% sure.<br> some pictures of my dissembled lens<br> http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=am4376&s=8</p>