problem with bad connection of D800 HDMI port

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does anyone have this issue with D800?

i have a smallHD connected to my D800, but the HDMI port on the D800 is very touchy. if i accidently touch the HDMI port connection at the camera, it will loose the sync to the monitor.

first i thought it was the monitor or cable, but i finally realized the issue is with the D800 port, i tried different cables wth the same result, so i know its not cables.

does this occur on other D800s? as my camera is still under warranty.

thanks in advanced.
 
One of the first HDMI cables (a Pearstone) I bought for my D800 had this problem quite severely. The other was a (longer) Xtreme, and it was fine. So I replaced the Pearstone with a (shorter) Xtreme, and it's also fine. Not like you can't knock it out of course, HDMI being one of your totally non-professional type designs, but it can be moved a little and stay solidly connected unlike the Pearstone which went intermittent if you breathed on it. Think I'm gonna pick up another even shorter Xtreme when I visit B&H for some Xmas shopping tomorrow.

I use a small velcro strip attached a few inches from the connector to secure the cable to something nearby (tripod, rail, etc.). Seems to prevent almost all mishaps.

YMMV...
 
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you have to use some kind of "port lock" on the d800 end. I use the redrock blue ultra-cage with the port adapter. Never had a problem with that.
 
Mexicans use baling wire, we PruneTuckians are modern, we use Duct tape.

Actually never had a problem with my D800.
I have a HDMI monitor attached to my TriPod
The short cable is coiled up to the Camera which swivels to follow 360 degree action
without pulling out or loosing connection..
 
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