D7000 Discussion Thread II

[alantkh]

every person have their own requirement on why they need the above setting. I am not sure why the function is built in the camera but I need to "compensate" the camera to shoot. and I understand the way you are talking about to step down ISO, adjustment of aperture, but it will not necessarily able to get the effect that I want.

Aperture adjustment may affect your pics, but I really don't understand why you will not want to step down to ISO100 or 200....

Can you enlighten me what effect you are looking for shooting long exposure at ISO1600?

Seriously, hot pixel is not a new issue. It is there in all cameras. I think it is only a problem IF it appears at shutter speed fast enough to handhold like 1/2secs adn faster. Anything lower than that is a non-issue as you are on a tripod and can shoot base ISO.

 

[Rc311]

@Jacky, may I know you use the Iso1600, 5sec which is your preferred setting of the photo effect you trying to achieve or merely testing to get hot pixels on your D7000.

IMO, I seldom use iso1600 with a shuttle speed of 5sec. Normally I increase the iso not only in a low light environment without flash but also to increase the shuttle speed in environment tripod is not in used.

Have you tested a high iso with a faster speed? If hot pixel is still around, I would think it really something Nikon need to address on the body.

I was quite worry after reading the posts until I saw your thread of your setting. Thanks for that, at least you have boosted me with some confident back on Nikon!

 

[Die Hard]

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[Rc311]

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Isn't that street price? What offer does that means? Haiz...

 

[baggiolee]

I believe you have seem enough article online sharing the common issue regarding this d7000 hot pixel issue. And the issue is real.

The above settings are the example that can show the hot pixel in d7k still photos. for your information, I tested some with more then 8 sec for the long exp NR to kick in, but the issue still persist. long exp NR failed to remove some of the hot pixel from the photos.

every person have their own requirement on why they need the above setting. I am not sure why the function is built in the camera but I need to "compensate" the camera to shoot. and I understand the way you are talking about to step down ISO, adjustment of aperture, but it will not necessarily able to get the effect that I want.

and banana0ne,
I am not a coffee drinker, and I dun really get what you mean. Thanks.:dunno:

iso 1600 5 sec only 2 hot pixels in still image? i think it's more than acceptable unless they are really big. btw, my friend newly bought canon 60D already has 2 hot pixels at iso 800 shutter 4 sec.

 

[Die Hard]

Isn't that street price? What offer does that means? Haiz...

I have say they will sell at RRP for $2299 and give you those freebie which is useless to me :bsmilie:

 

[baggiolee]

SITEX D7000 Promo Is Out.

SITEX 2010 Offer

SITEX Price: $2299
Promotion: 8GB SD, Cleaning Kit, Brace Bag, Cleaning Cloth Pouch.

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wtf is tat? :bigeyes:

 

[baggiolee]

I have say they will sell at RRP for $2299 and give you those freebie which is useless to me :bsmilie:

retail shops most likely will have the same promo, so buy from shops alot cheaper n better.

Dx promo cannot make it, I'm going all out for the FX Promo liao. :bsmilie:

 

[k2entity]

Came across this explanation on dpreview. I find it to be reasonable since median filtering is very effective at removing outlier data like hot pixels.

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=36943214

Nikon (Sony) sensors have always had lots of hot pixels. These hot pixels were hidden by applying the median filtering in all Nikon DSLRs, as complained by astrophotographers all arround the world, since it erases faint stars in the raw image.

The D7000 seems to be the first Nikon DSLR which doesn not apply this media n filtering, and thus nicely shows all of its hot pixels. This is good news for satrophotographers, less so for others.

So far I haven't noticed any hot pixels on my D7000 photos (indoor shots @ iso800,1/60).

 

[baggiolee]

Came across this explanation on dpreview. I find it to be reasonable since median filtering is very effective at removing outlier data like hot pixels.



So far I haven't noticed any hot pixels on my D7000 photos (indoor shots @ iso800,1/60).

try slower speed if u really want to dig them out...lol.

 

[116520]

That means ppl are paying $299 for Cleaning kit, brace bag and cleaning cloth pouch loh...

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SITEX 2010 Offer

SITEX Price: $2299
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[boliaocomein]

actually got any one considered the Pentax k5 to the Nikon D7000...
;p

 

[116520]

Can K5 fits my nikon lens?

actually got any one considered the Pentax k5 to the Nikon D7000...
;p

 

[Die Hard]

Can K5 fits my nikon lens?

You can't mount your Nikon lens on the K5. If not your lens will become Kena Si :bsmilie:

 

[HELLOSTEVEN]

Last Friday, I purchased my new camera (D7K) from South Asia Computer Ptd Ltd. So, I started to take photos with my familys by using this new toy. Im very happy about it.

On Sat & Sun during the shoot, sometime on & off I find that I unable to select the autofocus mode ( Press the AF-mode button and rotate the main command dial). I need to off the power to restart the camera or rotate the focus mode selector from AF back to M as well back to AP (numbers of time), then I able to select the autofocus mode.

So yesterday before lunch, I called the Nikon Service Centre (NSC) service hot line and a guy by the name of Mr Freddy Choo (Technical Support Excutive) picked up my call. After listened to my story and he suggested me to bring down the camera to NSC for checking. I also told him that I able to drop by during lunch time but is a bit rush for me and I need the camera urgently for next week appointment. He then ask me wherether can I drop by after lunch time and I may look for him at the NSC. He will assist me in checking the system (D7K).

Nevertheless, I'll quickly apply leave and rush down to the NSC to look for him (without Q UP). At the NSC he inspected / checked my camera and he did tried to restart / rotate the focus mode selector and restoring the default settings, BUT ALL FAILED.

At that time I also discovered that my camera had some hot pixel and he suggested me to send in the camera for checking cum repair the focus mode function, as for the hot pixel he claim that after remapping the hot pixel might not able to remove it. I rejected his suggestion and I requested him (Nikon) to give me a letter (black & white), to proof that the camera has 2 main faults (camera fault and not due to damage), sothat I can go back to South Asia Computer Ptd Ltd for exchange / refund.

As I need the letter urgently because yesterday is Friday (less then 7 days of purchase), sothat I can go back to the shop (b4 the shop close on Friday) to exchange the camera. About 10 min later , Mr Freddy Choo informed me that he unable to offen me the letter and he suggested that I bring back my camera 1st, he will informed the sale dept to follow up my case and Monday he will give me a call to fix appointment for exchange the camera and he also inform me not to be worry about the 7 day exchange policy

THIS IS WHAT WE WANT, A CARE SERVICE MAN FROM NIKON. But, I still need to wait for his call on Monday.. lets pray hard.

Today morning, Mr Freddy Choo from NSC called and informed that Nikon will exchange the camera (D7K full set with box) with me, however, I need to wait for his call and he will change the camera by this week. Good Job.

Tue afternoon I called up Mr Freddy Choo (Nikon NSC) again as he had agreed to exchange the camera (D7K) for me by this week. However, I ready need the camera for my appointment on this Wed and Thur, therefore I requested him to assist to get my camera change by Wed.

At 1st he asked me to wait and he tried to call his sale dept, later he informed me that he is unable to change the camera for me as ALL THE NEW STOCKS in their office are suffering hot pixel on still /video image and remapping the hot pixel might not able to remove it. I MUST WAIT TILL NIKON SOLVE THE PIXEL PROBLEM and it might take numbers of week or longer. What a joke. Now, my camera is sleeping inside the box and I must wait until their problem solve. Now I had spend more then $2K for this useless camera is just for waiting (Few weeks till few mths)?

Wasting time and money:thumbsd:

I also request to exchange the camera from D7k to D300s and he checked and claimed that is not a problem, but I need to call the South Asia Computer Ltd and look for Ms Wu (Supervisor) as their Nikon sale dept had contact her and she will assist me. :thumbsup: After all, I called the South Asia and Ms Wu confirmed that she had received the call from Nikon (sale). But she was unable to exchange the D7k to D300s as well refund and she suggested me to call Nikon to solve the problem.:thumbsd:


I have been using Nikon camera for almost twenty years and I cant understand why new camera during purchasing got faulty and we cant exchange or refund.


BTW, I had writes in to Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) and now waiting from their reply.

I Suggest you guy do not buy this useless camera at this moment. Wait for Nikon to solve the problem (It take numbers of week or number of mth) 1st before your guy buy the super useless camera :sweat:

 

[daredevil123]

Came across this explanation on dpreview. I find it to be reasonable since median filtering is very effective at removing outlier data like hot pixels.

So far I haven't noticed any hot pixels on my D7000 photos (indoor shots @ iso800,1/60).

The problem is more common than most people thought. Like I said before. It is a common problem

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=36953115

actually got any one considered the Pentax k5 to the Nikon D7000...
;p

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1034&message=36954442

 

[alantkh]

wonder if anyone is selling the D7000 in B&S

 

[jackychua]

I am wondering y so many people trying to poke at the settings that I am using but not really the camera problem.

Iso sensitivity available for some reason.
As for stepping down iso, increasing shutter, I might be capturing more things that I dun prefer in a scene. Eg. I would like to burst the lamppost on the street to star without star filter, but at the same time I need it to be done before the traffic light turn green and the traffic start flowing and causes trails on the photo.
Lower iso might be able to produce the stair within the timeframe I want, but lower iso might not be able to pick up lights to fill up some of the dark area like higher iso can get.
Tons of reason that I need the high iso due to I like to shoot at night.

And lower iso, longer exposure can't really help. My current body can easily get bright hot pixel at iso1600 5s, but the same pixel will appear at lower iso800 8 sec exposure.
The long exp nr can't help.

U no need to zoom in the photo to see the hot pixels, but it is bright enough to attract u on the camera LCD itself.
If u zoom it, gosh... Easily 100 or 200 more hot pixel all over the places.

Normally, pixel remapping can help on hot pixel issue. But not for the case of d7k. So it is confirmed that this is a quality and major issue.

 

[jackychua]

@Jacky, may I know you use the Iso1600, 5sec which is your preferred setting of the photo effect you trying to achieve or merely testing to get hot pixels on your D7000.

IMO, I seldom use iso1600 with a shuttle speed of 5sec. Normally I increase the iso not only in a low light environment without flash but also to increase the shuttle speed in environment tripod is not in used.

Have you tested a high iso with a faster speed? If hot pixel is still around, I would think it really something Nikon need to address on the body.

I was quite worry after reading the posts until I saw your thread of your setting. Thanks for that, at least you have boosted me with some confident back on Nikon!

hi,
that is just my setting that able to see the hot pixel easily.
actually the hot pixel can easily appear on your still photo starting at 1/30 shutter, iso1600,F4.
(for those who concern about the setting, alright, this is just a test setting, i doubt it is applicable in reality. haha)
I got a photo at that setting that is showing the hot pixel and tested in NSC too.

btw, if the ISO and video is not a concern for you. It is a good camera.

i think you can see tons of d7k users over the internet complaining about the hot pixel. feel free to jump in and try it out.
nikon business is none of my business, i dun care they sell more or sell less, I just want a camera that can do my job.
I am just lazy to sell most of my "nikon" equipment to fully port over to other brand.

 

[jackychua]

Tue afternoon I called up Mr Freddy Choo (Nikon NSC) again as he had agreed to exchange the camera (D7K) for me by this week. However, I ready need the camera for my appointment on this Wed and Thur, therefore I requested him to assist to get my camera change by Wed.

At 1st he asked me to wait and he tried to call his sale dept, later he informed me that he is unable to change the camera for me as ALL THE NEW STOCKS in their office are suffering hot pixel on still /video image and remapping the hot pixel might not able to remove it. I MUST WAIT TILL NIKON SOLVE THE PIXEL PROBLEM and it might take numbers of week or longer. What a joke. Now, my camera is sleeping inside the box and I must wait until their problem solve. Now I had spend more then $2K for this useless camera is just for waiting (Few weeks till few mths)?

Wasting time and money:thumbsd:

I also request to exchange the camera from D7k to D300s and he checked and claimed that is not a problem, but I need to call the South Asia Computer Ltd and look for Ms Wu (Supervisor) as their Nikon sale dept had contact her and she will assist me. :thumbsup: After all, I called the South Asia and Ms Wu confirmed that she had received the call from Nikon (sale). But she was unable to exchange the D7k to D300s as well refund and she suggested me to call Nikon to solve the problem.:thumbsd:


I have been using Nikon camera for almost twenty years and I cant understand why new camera during purchasing got faulty and we cant exchange or refund.


BTW, I had writes in to Consumer Association of Singapore (CASE) and now waiting from their reply.

I Suggest you guy do not buy this useless camera at this moment. Wait for Nikon to solve the problem (It take numbers of week or number of mth) 1st before your guy buy the super useless camera :sweat:

you can request the supervisor to return your d7k first for your appoinment until they sort out the issue. I think the hot pixel is rather hard to appear on day photo shooting except video or indoor wedding shooting..
I had mine with me while the supervisor sorting out the issue..