Home · Register · Join Upload & Sell

Moderated by: Fred Miranda
Username  

  New fredmiranda.com Mobile Site
  New Feature: SMS Notification alert
  New Feature: Buy & Sell Watchlist
  

FM Forums | Nikon Forum | Join Upload & Sell

  

Archive 2013 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?

  
 
jiaoyn
Offline
• •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


Anyone have any experience? Thanks


Feb 05, 2013 at 03:22 PM
okafoja
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


jiaoyn wrote:
Anyone have any experience? Thanks


Just pray you get a good copy.



Feb 05, 2013 at 03:51 PM
Jun Zhou
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


how to test it?


Feb 05, 2013 at 04:03 PM
Kerry Pierce
Offline
• • • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


FWIW, I obtained a refurbished unit last month, that AFAICT, has none of the issues that some users have complained about.

I don't believe that the outer AF points are going to be as accurate as the inner cross type points, but believe that they should be fairly close.

Jun Zhou, I tested mine by using a large piece of cardboard with several standard AF targets taped to one side. In good lighting, using a tripod and making sure to defocus between test shots, I tested first the center, then the outermost left and then the outermost right AF points. I did this several times with several different WA lenses and compared the test shots. In all cases, my center point was more accurate than either of the outer points. The outer point comparison showed a slight difference between them.

HTH
Kerry



Feb 05, 2013 at 04:20 PM
zesto
Offline
• •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


It was probably only 20% of D800's that had the left AF mis focus issue to start with. My dealer tells me that he hasn't heard of any problems for over six months now.




Feb 05, 2013 at 04:22 PM
Danner
Offline
• • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


I bought a new D800 in Dec., and it is fine.


Feb 05, 2013 at 04:56 PM
RKB58
Offline

Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


Tried most if not all of the AF points with a 135DC wide open when we got our Refirb D800 in December. All seemed to produce the same result.


Feb 05, 2013 at 05:44 PM
runamuck
Offline
• • • • • •
[X]
p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


Got mine refurbished in Dec. and it is great.


Feb 06, 2013 at 01:34 AM
Chris Dees
Offline
• • • • •
Upload & Sell: On
p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


RKB58 wrote:
Tried most if not all of the AF points with a 135DC wide open when we got our Refirb D800 in December. All seemed to produce the same result.


You should test it with a fast wide-angle where it's much more apparent than with (short)tele.

Mine is from June and no issues (tested it with a 24/1.4G).




Feb 06, 2013 at 03:35 AM
VinnieJ
Offline
• • • •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


I bought one the day it was released and another new one a few weeks ago. Neither has the issue. The main difference I see is the sensor doesn't get as spotty on the newer body.


Feb 06, 2013 at 08:04 AM
trenchmonkey
Offline
• • • • • • •
Upload & Sell: On
p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


By most accounts >75% of the D800/D800E shooters are quite pleased with theirs...
get one and join the fun. Refurbs are a great deal now, or just buy new and ignore the
whiners. They make a lot of noise...but are clearly in the minority.



Feb 06, 2013 at 08:26 AM
2of9
Offline
• •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


trenchmonkey wrote:
By most accounts >75% of the D800/D800E shooters are quite pleased with theirs...
get one and join the fun. Refurbs are a great deal now, or just buy new and ignore the
whiners. They make a lot of noise...but are clearly in the minority.


^^agreed.

My uncle has a D800E and a friend has a D800. They both work perfectly fine. I just wish I could afford one at the moment. Maybe when I get my tax return >



Feb 06, 2013 at 09:06 AM
jc9394
Offline
• •
Upload & Sell: Off
p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Does the new D800 still have focus issue?


Got my D800E around August and tested with both 50/1.4 and 85/1.8 and do not have any issues.


Feb 06, 2013 at 10:04 AM





FM Forums | Nikon Forum | Join Upload & Sell

    
 

You are not logged in. Login or Register

Username       Or Reset password



This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.