Originally posted by MJKoski Nope sorry I have no idea about that. Just remember that new sensor for D800 did cost few hundred euros alone when I failed and slipped to river back in 2012. Based on that I could imagine 500 euro upgrade cost does not include new sensor and work hours to switch it.
Mm, it is 2018 though, but of course I wouldn't know the depreciation rate of something complicated such as a dslr sensor. In any rate, maybe it's that new chip that is reducing the issue? I see the dots in room temperature at any iso with NR off, but I had 0 problems with it shooting outside in winter nights, so it's definitely a heat issue with my unit..