Body Suggestion

Braineack · Feb 1, 2019

cgw said:
Send it back and keep shopping. There's no advantage to owning the only camera Nikon pulled off the market for defects. Never mind free shutter transplants, a knock-down initial price and long camera-less waits for Nikon to decide to fix it. It's no bargain if it's not in your hands and working.

They didn't pull it off the market; they renamed it. There are three differences between the D600 and D610:

Qc mode
improved WB
the name

so maybe 10 lines of code and new nameplate and dial.

I never had any trouble having Nikon replace mine, nor many others on this site. Used D600s are haning between $400-600. Used D610s are hanging around $700-900.

it's an incredible bargain to have to wait 10 days [from sending to receiving again] to use. OP literally just went 7 years without touching a camera.

If you buy a D600, you have the very real possibility of trading it in for a brand-new-in-box D610. If you buy a used D610 you have no extra guarantees with it.

cgw · Feb 1, 2019

They pulled it in the face of possible class action litigation. Life's too short to get on a first-name basis with your local UPS Store counter help--whatever the price. POS that Nikon won't soon live down.

Braineack · Feb 1, 2019

Yawn...

santino · Feb 2, 2019

I'd contact Nikon Japan.. let them know that your camera has 1.3 million clicks and see what is going to happen. Maybe they will buy it to put it in their showroom etc

Braineack · Feb 3, 2019

PO probably put the thing on jpg low, and held the shutter down for a few days to hope to get a new D610 -- probably sold it off the adorama when it didn't spray oil.

Dave442 · Feb 3, 2019

Seems like the shutter count is more than ridiculous, are you going to return it? I picked up a D800e to replace a D200, the layout is 95% the same so it makes it easy to start using. Prices are getting close to your budget.

Designer · Feb 3, 2019

ryanrichmond said:
The body looks great! I was surprised it had that many clicks on it.

Even a soiled camera can be cleaned up.

ryanrichmond · Feb 4, 2019

Dave442 said:
Seems like the shutter count is more than ridiculous, are you going to return it? I picked up a D800e to replace a D200, the layout is 95% the same so it makes it easy to start using. Prices are getting close to your budget.

I returned it. It should be arriving at Adorama today or tomorrow.

ryanrichmond · Feb 4, 2019

So I know it's not the newest or "nicest" camera but I found a pristine 7100 with a new SD card, battery grip, 2 new batteries, bag and a Nikon 35-80 for $500. Still undecided but all the reviews are good.

Designer · Feb 4, 2019

ryanrichmond said:
Still undecided but all the reviews are good.

I'll put in a good word for it. That model gives you a lot of bang for the buck. I don't know that lens.

cgw · Feb 4, 2019

Braineack said:
IMHO the D7100 is a hard pass.

The 16MP sensor isnt great and it is plagued with back-focus issues.

if it was a D7200 I'd say go for it, but a D7100, again, hard pass.

FYI: Nikon D7100 | DX-Format HDSLR with Built-in HDR, WiFi & More

OldManJim · Feb 5, 2019

I bought a used D7100 with less than 7K clicks on it for $450, two years ago from my local camera shop. Great camera but I think the price is a little high.

Braineack · Feb 5, 2019

I was confusing the D7100 with the D7000; ignore that last post.

ryanrichmond · Feb 5, 2019

Let me explain a little more about what kind of photography i plan to use it for and maybe that’ll help generate some suggestions.

I intend to shoot abandoned buildings/locations where the light is often crap and where the need for a rugged body is pretty much a must. A lot of climbing, ducking and worming my way around nasty, dirty places.
I’ve shot this stuff in the past and on more than a couple occasions, i found myself running [from threats].
I like the 600 for its rugged body and great sensor. Yeah it’s $500-ish used but i would prefer to not have to worry about oil splatter and sending the camera off for repair.

In steps the 610 - same camera but as Braineack pointed out, it’s $200-$250 more expensive.
mpb has one with “3” actuations on it for $744 (body only) so i guess the question is is it worth spending the extra and having the peace of mind knowing it won’t give me trouble?

I’m not opposed to other cameras. I just want a good camera with a rugged body and good low light capabilities. Full frame would be nice as well but it’s not a deal breaker.

#ficklephotographer