My Nikon Conundrum
May 17, 2017 16:45:16 #
ndncowboy wrote:
I hate reading things like this. I just got a D7100 and have wondered how robust it might be. I wanted to take it with me on my motorcycle where I sometimes see great photo opportunities. Used to do it all the time with a Minolta. Beginning to sound like my stupid camera phone is safer and just pamper this expensive thing. That kinda ruins the whole reason to get a good camera. Didn't realize these things are so fragile. Damn!!! :(
It's owned by thousands of others who never had issues , they must make what 30 or 50 thousand I'll have to Google it
May 17, 2017 17:48:59 #
May 17, 2017 18:27:48 #
ndncowboy wrote:
I hate reading things like this. I just got a D7100 and have wondered how robust it might be. I wanted to take it with me on my motorcycle where I sometimes see great photo opportunities. Used to do it all the time with a Minolta. Beginning to sound like my stupid camera phone is safer and just pamper this expensive thing. That kinda ruins the whole reason to get a good camera. Didn't realize these things are so fragile. Damn!!! :(
...just put it in a good bag or hang it somewhere on your body so you can get at it...I used to bike quite a bit in the film dayz, and back then was, shall we say, not too cautious, and made out fine even, get this, changing film whilst rolling...hehehe...and that olde camera isn't made half as good as these modern marvels.
May 17, 2017 21:55:19 #
Thanks for all the quality replies, folks. Keep 'em coming!
I'm wondering if I could take it to the shop where I bought it (yep, brick-and-mortar, not online) and use it as a trade-in to a D7200. Or maybe even a D7500? I know they sell used cameras, so it might be the way to go. I won't know until I try, right? Thoughts?
I'm wondering if I could take it to the shop where I bought it (yep, brick-and-mortar, not online) and use it as a trade-in to a D7200. Or maybe even a D7500? I know they sell used cameras, so it might be the way to go. I won't know until I try, right? Thoughts?
May 18, 2017 05:48:06 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Just Fred wrote:
About three years ago I decided to jump head first... (show quote)
As a young photo journalist for UPI our team used lots and lots and lots of Nikon's, I am proud to say we were not careful with camera's but great on getting the photo's our editors wanted. The Nikon mount is one of the strongest and most reliable mounts in the business. I can assure you that if our team could not break a mount NO ONE COULD. The only way one could fail would be in a catastrophic drop or very bad misuse. So, as they say in Denmark, something stinks with your post.
May 18, 2017 06:00:25 #
I went from the D40 to D5100 to D7200 then at local camera store a guy traded in his D500 for a Canon. D500 was new and used only a few times. Traded in my D7200 for the D500. Own a few lenses one cost over $2k. One time my kit 18-55mm that came with the D5100 was not working correctly. Nikon fixed it. I gave my D40 away to my sister in law. She used it with that repaird lens for years then gave camera and lens away to her daughter in law. Pack ed all my cameras in my Harley for raid trumps. Now thinking I should buy insurance just in case. Any suggestion where to purchase camera insurance?
May 18, 2017 06:29:13 #
May 18, 2017 06:45:22 #
Just Fred wrote:
br br So what do I do? I have a lot invested in... (show quote)
No matter what the responses have been, we cannot solve it for you. Look at what you have been told ... if you don't use it SELL IT / if you don't want to take a financial hit DON'T SELL IT / if you've lost confidence in it SELL IT. You are absolutely correct ... it is YOUR conundrum; YOU solve it.
May 18, 2017 07:03:41 #
DaveC
Loc: Illinois
I've shot Nikon for many years and bought a D7100 when they were first announced. I have eleven lenses, including the heavy 200-500, and have never had a problem. You may be one of the few on the "long tail." If I were you I'd consider it an unfortunate fluke and just keep using it.
May 18, 2017 07:05:13 #
I got my first Nikon in 1970 and have had dozens of bodies over the years and never have had one break.
May 18, 2017 07:06:08 #
Just Fred wrote:
About three years ago I decided to jump head first... (show quote)
My only break was to a Miranda Sensorex that fell to the ground when a tripod leg collapsed. That was in about 1972. My son dropped a camera, broke the lens mount, and I replaced it for about $2.00. You should first consider what kind of breakage you have before selling everything and starting fresh. The D7100 has been around for a while. Why not take a small step? Sell it on ebay and buy a new D7200.
May 18, 2017 07:06:12 #
billnikon wrote:
As a young photo journalist for UPI our team used lots and lots and lots of Nikon's, I am proud to say we were not careful with camera's but great on getting the photo's our editors wanted. The Nikon mount is one of the strongest and most reliable mounts in the business. I can assure you that if our team could not break a mount NO ONE COULD. The only way one could fail would be in a catastrophic drop or very bad misuse. So, as they say in Denmark, something stinks with your post.
Tell that to my wallet.
May 18, 2017 07:22:56 #
Stick with Nikon, get rid of the body, since that is the source of your angst, not the brand itself. (Nikon is not responsible for the mistakes of a cabin boy.) I've also been shooting Nikon since the '70s without any hint of a physical failure.
May 18, 2017 07:24:02 #
I've been shooting for over 50 years, first with a Nikon 35mm, lately with two Canons, a 40d and a 5d. And I have a dozen or so lens (I know, I know, too many but for me, lens are like dogs, I always want another one!). Never had anything break and I've carried often on hikes and on horseback in addition to more regular use. I'm not particularly careful with my equipment but I'm not reckless either. And I've never dropped a camera or a lens. As I always say, "I'd rather be lucky than good!" <g> And apropos of the above, I field trial English Pointers and English Cocker Spaniels. And you are correct, I have way too many expensive hobbies!!! :-)
May 18, 2017 07:28:17 #
The only camera I broke was a D800 I dropped it and sent to Nikon for repair which I was willing to pay for. I had OK the price and suddenly the next day Camera was delivered home. Nikon note was it would cost too much to repair. The best part the camera was covered by insurance and since Nikon at that point D/C the D800 the insurance paid for a new D810
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