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Aug 18, 2014 17:03:54   #
JDVan Loc: Near Seattle
 
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing a Nikon lens off of a Nikon D80 after the camera and lens were dropped on to asphalt. Camera still works and lens still works except not very good in clear focus. Depth of field seems to have taken a hit too. But.... Would like to get lens off and see how much damage there is the camera vs the lens. Lens will not rotate at all when trying to remove from camera even with the release button depressed. Maybe a 0.1" at most Just won't release to allow the lens to be removed. Any hints on how to get the lens off without sending it to Nikon for $$$$$ repair?

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Aug 18, 2014 17:08:54   #
Tjohn Loc: Inverness, FL formerly Arivaca, AZ
 
I don't know where you are hiding out but there used to be a great camera repair shop in NW Tucson and they didn't charge an arm and a leg.
I would bet your lens has had it but maybe the camera can be saved.

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Aug 18, 2014 17:14:39   #
JDVan Loc: Near Seattle
 
I'm not hiding out anywhere but I'm currently residing in NW Washington state near Seattle. I know the lens is damaged but if I can get the lens off the D80 I can probably find out of the D80 is still good since I have other lenses.

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Aug 18, 2014 17:45:32   #
RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA
 
JDVan wrote:
I'm not hiding out anywhere but I'm currently residing in NW Washington state near Seattle. I know the lens is damaged but if I can get the lens off the D80 I can probably find out of the D80 is still good since I have other lenses.


You run the risk of damaging the camera and/or lens further if you try to force it off. Far better to take it to a repair shop or Nikon.

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Aug 18, 2014 18:50:14   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
It would appear the solution is what you ended with. Either Nikon or some other repair service and muy mucho dinero.

Sorry for your wallet.
JDVan wrote:
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing a Nikon lens off of a Nikon D80 after the camera and lens were dropped on to asphalt. Camera still works and lens still works except not very good in clear focus. Depth of field seems to have taken a hit too. But.... Would like to get lens off and see how much damage there is the camera vs the lens. Lens will not rotate at all when trying to remove from camera even with the release button depressed. Maybe a 0.1" at most Just won't release to allow the lens to be removed. Any hints on how to get the lens off without sending it to Nikon for $$$$$ repair?
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing ... (show quote)

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Aug 19, 2014 01:34:07   #
doduce Loc: Holly Springs NC
 
JDVan wrote:
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing a Nikon lens off of a Nikon D80 after the camera and lens were dropped on to asphalt. Camera still works and lens still works except not very good in clear focus. Depth of field seems to have taken a hit too. But.... Would like to get lens off and see how much damage there is the camera vs the lens. Lens will not rotate at all when trying to remove from camera even with the release button depressed. Maybe a 0.1" at most Just won't release to allow the lens to be removed. Any hints on how to get the lens off without sending it to Nikon for $$$$$ repair?
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing ... (show quote)


You might send a PM to MTShooter. He's in MT (duh!) but if I remember an earlier thread, he knows of a couple of local stores in WA that might be able to help.

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Aug 19, 2014 01:41:30   #
BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA
 
Rick Riggins
DISCOUNT CAMERA REPAIR
1939 S Quebec Way #203
Denver, CO 80231
303-669-0945
Rick@discountcamerarepair.com
UHH PM rjriggins11

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Aug 19, 2014 02:37:05   #
doduce Loc: Holly Springs NC
 
Mogul wrote:
Rick Riggins
DISCOUNT CAMERA REPAIR
1939 S Quebec Way #203
Denver, CO 80231
303-669-0945
Rick@discountcamerarepair.com
UHH PM rjriggins11


Is Rick back? He seemed to be of line for a good long while. If he's back, it's good for all of us.

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Aug 19, 2014 07:47:22   #
PHW Loc: Madison, WI
 
JDVan wrote:
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing a Nikon lens off of a Nikon D80 after the camera and lens were dropped on to asphalt. Camera still works and lens still works except not very good in clear focus. Depth of field seems to have taken a hit too. But.... Would like to get lens off and see how much damage there is the camera vs the lens. Lens will not rotate at all when trying to remove from camera even with the release button depressed. Maybe a 0.1" at most Just won't release to allow the lens to be removed. Any hints on how to get the lens off without sending it to Nikon for $$$$$ repair?
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing ... (show quote)

I would not send it away. Must be a repair place in Seattle.

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Aug 19, 2014 08:03:41   #
dandi Loc: near Seattle, WA
 
Check with Kenmore Camera (in Kenmore). Also Glazers camera in Seattle, I would say it's the biggest place in the area. There is Tall's camera in Belevue Square mall.

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Aug 19, 2014 08:15:04   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
JDVan wrote:
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing a Nikon lens off of a Nikon D80 after the camera and lens were dropped on to asphalt. Camera still works and lens still works except not very good in clear focus. Depth of field seems to have taken a hit too. But.... Would like to get lens off and see how much damage there is the camera vs the lens. Lens will not rotate at all when trying to remove from camera even with the release button depressed. Maybe a 0.1" at most Just won't release to allow the lens to be removed. Any hints on how to get the lens off without sending it to Nikon for $$$$$ repair?
Anyone have any hints, tips or tricks to removing ... (show quote)

I think it's time to start looking for a new camera. The cost of repair will be pretty high. You definitely have bent parts where the lens meets the body. After getting a new camera, I would force the lens off and look for a replacement camera mounting ring on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lens-Bayonet-Mount-Ring-Part-for-Camera-Front-Body-Nikon-D50-D70-D70s-D80-D90-/321178906575?pt=Digital_Camera_Accessories&hash=item4ac7c12fcf

Let us know how this turns out.

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Aug 19, 2014 10:16:46   #
Michael Hartley Loc: Deer Capital of Georgia
 
Since it may be beyond help anyhow, how bout a large pair of channel lock pliers? Probably the same thing the 'technician' at the camera store would use.

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Aug 19, 2014 10:26:07   #
boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
 
Michael Hartley wrote:
Since it may be beyond help anyhow, how bout a large pair of channel lock pliers? Probably the same thing the 'technician' at the camera store would use.

If the Channel Lock doesn't work there is always a pipe wrench.Seriously if those kind of tools are necessary, the thing is beyond repair.

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Aug 19, 2014 10:35:00   #
SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA
 
I Love my neck strap.
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I Love my neck strap.
I Love my neck strap.
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Aug 19, 2014 11:08:53   #
JPetrie Loc: Chicago
 
When my Df is not on my sling strap, it's on my wrist strap.

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