D7000 Discussion Thread III


I was trying to find the program for you to test but kinda lost at the sea of discussion posts throughout part 2 +_+

Can someone link me to the hotpixel test program again?

What the program does is that it'll take your tiff files (of course, converted over from RAW), detect the hot pixel, and show the X-Y coordinate to it.
 

Rc311 said:
So what the point? Do you shoot with cap on? Or do you always shoot at extreme setting like 5sec f/22 iso 1600 or even higher?

This camera does has this hot pixel issue but imo it only happen in extreme low light, high iso condition. Some also comment the hot pixel appear after heatup of the sensor.

In my personal experience, I'm rather happy with this camera. I have hardly seen a single hot pixel in most of my images with my usual setting regardless is in day or night.

So I would suggest, if you are really keen on this camera, forget about the hot pixel isuue for the time being, test it with an open heart, just like how to take your daily photos... I'm rather confident you will be glad with it.

Just my 2cent thought.
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Bravo...well said. :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
Dun let the pixel issue override the enjoyment of photography......
Despite the pixel issues, I am still very tempted to get one to play play after toying with my coll's cam. Why?
1. I know and am confident Nikon will fix this.
2. Cam is pretty responsive, nice colors etc....
3. Cam fits nicely in my palms unlike those bigger and heavier guns. I like the feel of the Oly E-620 and Oly colors as well but features wise, the D7X pwnz it at a cost though.
 

Hi all,
Just back from Korea. I saw Korea International airport selling D7000 kit at USD1551. In additional to that, there is 5% discount. Not sure the price is before or after. For those who interested, you might want to ask your frens who go Korea to check it up for you. Maybe you can get a good deal as compare to local set.

Ocar
 

Lordguan said:
to all D7000 owner, Nikon is looking into the Bright Spots that Occur with D7000 Movie Recording. They are preparing to release a firmware upgrade. Refer to the advisories below:

http://nikonasia-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6919/

Happy shooting ;)
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Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photography needs.

We have received reports from some users of the Nikon D7000 digital SLR camera regarding the occurrence of noticeable bright spots with movie recording under certain conditions.

Nikon believes that these bright spots are not normally noticeable, and therefore do not indicate a problem with practical use. However, with further investigation of the reports received, we have confirmed that bright spots may be noticeable when recording movies of especially dark scenes or subjects.

In order to provide our customers with better products, Nikon is currently preparing to release a firmware upgrade with measures to reduce the occurrence of these bright spots for the D7000.
Further details will be announced at a later date.

Please direct inquiries regarding this matter to the Nikon Customer Support Center

We appreciate your continued use of Nikon products for your photography needs.


Complains is good... :thumbsup: They have no choice but to do something to resolve the problems.
Do continue to bomb them with all the bugs/problems you encountered, so that they can fix it at one go in the next firmware.
 

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PaulKami said:
I was trying to find the program for you to test but kinda lost at the sea of discussion posts throughout part 2 +_+

Can someone link me to the hotpixel test program again?

What the program does is that it'll take your tiff files (of course, converted over from RAW), detect the hot pixel, and show the X-Y coordinate to it.
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here u go.
http://www.starzen.com/imaging/deadpixeltest.htm
 

Just received SMS from nps saying service advisory for d7k regarding hot pixel is released on website. Firmware should be releasing soon to fix the hot pixel issue.

Anyway... I can't find any on Nikon.com.Sg
 

baggiolee said:
here u go.
http://www.starzen.com/imaging/deadpixeltest.htm
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baggiolee, thanks alot for the link :)

I'll try to compile a hot pixel test in the current D7000 FAQs, and hope you guys would be able to help me.

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I used this program linked above for test at 3 different settings

ISO 100, 200, 400, Aperture @ F3.5 (cause that's the lowest I can go), shutter speed of 1, 2, 4, 8 sec, lens cap on.

That'd total yields me 12 photos in RAW. I convert all of them into .tiff files before using the program above to verify.

After checking through most of the photos, the 'obvious spots' would appear. Those that appeared in most or all photos would be the hot pixel.

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Please share on how you check for your hot pixel, and in additional, dead pixel. :)
 

PaulKami, thank you for your response. But is too incomprehensible to me, who know nut about DSLR though I owned a Canon 400D.

I want to conduct a simple test of the D7000 at the shop. Just how to do it and what to look for? Please please no technical term tiff/convert from RAW!!!!!

I desperately want to buy before my trip next week!!!!!!
 

joekohys said:
PaulKami, thank you for your response. But is too incomprehensible to me, who know nut about DSLR though I owned a Canon 400D.

I want to conduct a simple test of the D7000 at the shop. Just how to do it and what to look for? Please please no technical term tiff/convert from RAW!!!!!

I desperately want to buy before my trip next week!!!!!!
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Hi joekohys,

What type of simple test you looking at? I can tell you this, if you want to test whether the d7000 you purchasing from is hot pixel free, I would say no. Most or I would rather used the term "All" the d7000 currently in the market have the pixel flaw. If you want a pixel flawless, you would have to wait for the next batch with an updated firmware perhaps can resolve this issue and btw not the 2nd or 3rd shipment of current batch.

So I would say if you are really concern of hot pixel, then you better don't buy now. The reason I ask you to test the camera is whether the image taken is acceptable to you and rather not on pixel peeping.
 

Hi Rc311,

You answered to the points. No merry go round. Simplified answers. Thank you. I am now trailing Nikon Rumour
 

Is it worth buying extended warranty, say 2 years more for D7000. It is worth about S250.
Please input your views. Rc311, I like to hear your view
 

joekohys said:
Is it worth buying extended warranty, say 2 years more for D7000. It is worth about S250.
Please input your views. Rc311, I like to hear your view
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Hi Joekohys,

I will pm you on this, let leave ot from this thread.
 

Hi Bros, It is true, Nikon listens and will issue the firmware soon, see dpreview.com
 

A simple small review of the battery grip MB-D11 from me.

I just got it like 30 mins ago from TK Photos. Gotta thank one of the staffs for allowing me to test it out.

If you follow what I've posted, I was skeptical about the battery grip really. I mean, no improvement whatsoever to the camera, adding a little weight, having an additional compartment for your spare EN-EL15 battery instead of swapping it... I mean, what's the point for spending that extra $200+ bucks?

And man, I was ASTONISHED. Brought it out for a small shooting in portrait and man... I can tell you I feel so much different than to tilt my camera to shoot. I feel the handling of my camera in portrait orientation, I kinda forgot that my camera were tilted. And it wasn't really that heavy either, it feels firm in your grip (very much like the camera itself on your hand), to me, I feel it's unbelievably good :O

If I sound exaggerated, my apology, but with that I hope to take back those doubts I cast and enjoy every moment with that, really love it >_< b
 

joekohys said:
PaulKami, thank you for your response. But is too incomprehensible to me, who know nut about DSLR though I owned a Canon 400D.

I want to conduct a simple test of the D7000 at the shop. Just how to do it and what to look for? Please please no technical term tiff/convert from RAW!!!!!

I desperately want to buy before my trip next week!!!!!!
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Hi joekohys,

my apology but I'm not very sure how detail I'm suppose to go for that, cause for us, converting from RAW to tiff is pretty much straight forward, even more when you've the ViewNX 2 that comes with the camera.

But if you're testing straight from the shop, I'm afraid there's absolutely no way to test out the hot pixel, unless you know where you're looking at. For very obvious hot pixel, you'll be able to see when you take the photos using the setting a few posts back. Those not very obvious one you might need to zoom in to see. But like I said, 'unless you know where you're looking at'.

As for video, don't bother. You'll surely see hot pixel. At least one. But don't worry about that, Nikon will release a firmware to fix this issue (and man, that news at the very right time, I love Nikon more than last time :bsmilie:)
 

Hi PaulKami,

Thank for your response. I have decided to drop this hot pixel concern. Appreciate your input
 

my D7000 test shoot. forgotten about the hot pixels. :bsmilie:

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i managed to rent the D7000 as my backup cam for a wedding shoot yesterday and today.

and boy was i surprised at the ISO difference as compared to my Fuji S5 Pro. I have to step down from 640 to 400 on the D7k. I even had to switch my main cam, S5 Pro to the D7k at one point of time as the available light was vanishing fast. and having the Nikon 17-55 f2.8 on it makes it look funny. :bsmilie:

Fast focussing unlike my S5. I guessed technology has improved vastly..

But its a little small for my hands to have ease of use. I guessed having a battgrip would help. Its a good as a backup cam (IMHO) due to its light weight and good iso control.
:heart:
 

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