Okay, I did a little test

Here are 2 pictures, one taken with the D40, same lens, same settings (well the D40 ISO was 360 and the D300 was 320, I couldn't change that). See what you think
the store is no help at all, I have CPS Insurance, so I hope that I can just have it serviced. Would you say that my concern is warrrented judging by the images? This was daylight....
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Anke

My gear:
Nikon: D700, 50mm 1.4, 24-70 mm 2.8, 17-35 mm 2.8, 70-200 2.8, 85mm 1.4
Tamron:18-270mm 3.5-6.3, 90mm 2.8,
LR 2.7, CS5 on a 17" MacBookPro.
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