Opinion of Nikon in general

[astroNikon]

I bought a d600 refurbished a few months ago. I was worried about the issues I've read and was contemplating saving up more for a d610. But from what I've read the oil issue was related to an early production run. And Nikon fixed or replaced all the d600s that were sent to them. So they stand behind their product. But, as a consumer I also don't want to lose my newly purchased camera for xx weeks. So that was part of my decision.

I also own a d7000 and have not had a problem at all with it since buying it new.

 

[bigal1000]

Maybe you should buy a Canon if you think their customer service is better than Nikon's I own several Canons they are no better or worse than Nikon and I've heard horror stories about Canon do you really need us to tell you what to do ? Not trying to be a wiseguy but I like to do a lot of research make up my own mind when I buy something .......I think Nikon was fair with people with the early 600's they fixed or repaired them. Off topic a bit but how many recalls has Toyota had did everyone with a recall notice get a brand new car !

 

[TheLost]

I'm thinking of going over to canon soley because of customer service. If I'm going to stick to a certain company because of the lenses I will invest in, I need to be sure I can trust them to treat me fairly and honestly.

HAHAHahahaha.. I've dealt with Canon on a few issues before. Good luck to you!

You'll probably have better luck with Fuji if you want a company to kiss-your-butt-for-business since they are (relatively) smaller and are trying to grow their user base.

 

[vipgraphx]

I have been shooting nikon for years now and always stood behind the brand. The only reason I have been looking into another brand this time around is because the current nikon line up is a bit off from what I want right now. The d600/610 does not have everything I need out of a camera and the d800 is overkill for my needs. I really wish there was something I between like all the features in the d800 but 24MP.

I know this May sound crazy but I bought. D610 and noticed oil or dust problems right away. For a brand new camera it was way to much to ignore and it was only getting worse fast.

Does it steer me away, not really but what does steer me away is that I have found myself not really having a nikon camera that fits fits my needs. I really like the d700 it was everything I needed hopefully there will be a d700 replacement soon.

Other wise canon or sony this time around for me.

 

[yioties]

How many people bought the D600 knowing that there MIGHT be a oil issue on the sensor? I had an issue when I bought my D5100 and sent it to Nikon and got a new camera and lens in 3 weeks! I've had a great experience with Nikon so far.

 

[astroNikon]

I have been shooting nikon for years now and always stood behind the brand. The only reason I have been looking into another brand this time around is because the current nikon line up is a bit off from what I want right now. The d600/610 does not have everything I need out of a camera and the d800 is overkill for my needs. I really wish there was something I between like all the features in the d800 but 24MP.

I know this May sound crazy but I bought. D610 and noticed oil or dust problems right away. For a brand new camera it was way to much to ignore and it was only getting worse fast.

Does it steer me away, not really but what does steer me away is that I have found myself not really having a nikon camera that fits fits my needs. I really like the d700 it was everything I needed hopefully there will be a d700 replacement soon.

Other wise canon or sony this time around for me.

I was also holding out for a 700 replacement .. 24mp and video. I used a 700 before and loved it. I love the dual back focus buttons and build and quick WB/ISO buttons on top. But ..... no 700 replacement in sight so I got the 600. The 800 36mp i thought was overkill for my needs and too pricey.

 

[kathyt]

Never heard of it. I would stick to a well known brand like Canon.

 

[MGRPhoto]

Funny thing is looking through the Buy/Sell/Marketplace section of various photography forums you see people make such a big deal about imported vs US because apparently Authorized Nikon Repair locations won't touch them. I've been sending imported gear to Nikon shops for years and they've always treated that gear the same as my US gear. I've always had good experience with them.

 

[astroNikon]

Never heard of it. I would stick to a well known brand like Canon.

I also use a Canon every day.

I print to it, use it to copy papers and fax with it.

works pretty good too.

 

[KmH]

Funny thing is looking through the Buy/Sell/Marketplace section of various photography forums you see people make such a big deal about imported vs US because apparently Authorized Nikon Repair locations won't touch them. I've been sending imported gear to Nikon shops for years and they've always treated that gear the same as my US gear. I've always had good experience with them.

Nikon USA Service - East & West - are the only 2 Nikon Corporation repair facilities in the USA.
Nikon USA Service will not work on non-US serial numbered Nikon gear.

There are other independent, but Nikon authorized repair shops.
Nikon does not sell Nikon parts to shops not authorized by Nikon.
The authorized independent shops are allowed to work on non-US serial numbered Nikon gear, but you are dealing with the independent shop and not Nikon.

 

[ratssass]

"It's not a camera..It' a NIKON"

 

[TheLost]

Funny thing is looking through the Buy/Sell/Marketplace section of various photography forums you see people make such a big deal about imported vs US because apparently Authorized Nikon Repair locations won't touch them. I've been sending imported gear to Nikon shops for years and they've always treated that gear the same as my US gear. I've always had good experience with them.

I bought a 'grey' market Nikon 28-300mm G from B&H back in 2003.. I tried to send it to Nikon in 2007 and they wouldn't touch it.

I cant really blame Nikon because i knew about the 'grey' market issue before i bought the lens and i saved about $100 vs. the U.S version... I ended up sending it to a 3rd party repair shop (Nikon Authorized) and they did a great job on the repair for probably less then Nikon would have charged me.

Point is... Nikon USA won't touch import/grey market products.

 

[MGRPhoto]

Funny thing is looking through the Buy/Sell/Marketplace section of various photography forums you see people make such a big deal about imported vs US because apparently Authorized Nikon Repair locations won't touch them. I've been sending imported gear to Nikon shops for years and they've always treated that gear the same as my US gear. I've always had good experience with them.

Nikon USA Service - East & West - are the only 2 Nikon Corporation repair facilities in the USA.
Nikon USA Service will not work on non-US serial numbered Nikon gear.

There are other independent, but Nikon authorized repair shops.
Nikon does not sell Nikon parts to shops not authorized by Nikon.
The authorized independent shops are allowed to work on non-US serial numbered Nikon gear, but you are dealing with the independent shop and not Nikon.

Funny thing is looking through the Buy/Sell/Marketplace section of various photography forums you see people make such a big deal about imported vs US because apparently Authorized Nikon Repair locations won't touch them. I've been sending imported gear to Nikon shops for years and they've always treated that gear the same as my US gear. I've always had good experience with them.

I bought a 'grey' market Nikon 28-300mm G from B&H back in 2003.. I tried to send it to Nikon in 2007 and they wouldn't touch it.

I cant really blame Nikon because i knew about the 'grey' market issue before i bought the lens and i saved about $100 vs. the U.S version... I ended up sending it to a 3rd party repair shop (Nikon Authorized) and they did a great job on the repair for probably less then Nikon would have charged me.

Point is... Nikon USA won't touch import/grey market products.

Well they've never had an issue working on the grey market/imported lenses I've sent them. I should clarify, I've always used the repair form on Nikon's site and sent them to their facilities.

 

[Derrel]

Never heard of it. I would stick to a well known brand like Canon.

 

[JacaRanda]

Never heard of it. I would stick to a well known brand like Canon.

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See, there you go again. I was going to tell kathyt if she keeps it up, she is going to get a cartoon.