Crack in D750
Oct 26, 2019 09:18:13 #
jbk224
Loc: Long Island, NY
'Splat', hope for a fast and painless recovery. One positive thought that I have....Hawaii is not a bad place to recover. Look forward to more of your pics.
Oct 26, 2019 09:22:07 #
Roger Dickinson
Loc: Boston
The crack looks like it started at the camera strap coupler and propagated from there. Possibly that metal piece hit the pavement first and the energy of the impact cracked the plastic.
The wide gap at the bottom (away from the coupler) is curious. Can you push the plastic back to its original position? If not then it is possible the internal stem of the coupler is dislodged a bit. That would mean your strap might give away. If, however, you can manipulate the coupler (gentle with the pliers) and reset the coupler and the plastic then I’d glue it like others suggested and go take pictures. If you cannot get the plastic it back into position (no gap) then I’d opt to send it back.
Sorry about the accident.
The wide gap at the bottom (away from the coupler) is curious. Can you push the plastic back to its original position? If not then it is possible the internal stem of the coupler is dislodged a bit. That would mean your strap might give away. If, however, you can manipulate the coupler (gentle with the pliers) and reset the coupler and the plastic then I’d glue it like others suggested and go take pictures. If you cannot get the plastic it back into position (no gap) then I’d opt to send it back.
Sorry about the accident.
Oct 26, 2019 09:43:34 #
mas24 wrote:
That's not a cheap repair. They charge about $100 more for a failed shutter replacement. But, as my father told me a long time ago. Labor fees ain't free. Nikon will fix it right though. Glad you are OK. Falls are not good to have at any time. I have two Nikon's that are four years old. One DSLR, the other a Bridge camera. I'm lucky to never have sent my DSLR to Nikon for a repair. My Bridge camera, for what it's worth now, would be senseless to repair today.. Good luck.
Bear in mind the price quoted is an estimate. In my experience that estimate is usually higher than the final repair charge. That's just a good PR policy.
As the saying goes , "it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings". I actually had a final charge of $0.00 one time
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Oct 26, 2019 10:22:56 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Rich1939 wrote:
Bear in mind the price quoted is an estimate. In my experience that estimate is usually higher than the final repair charge. That's just a good PR policy.
As the saying goes , "it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings". I actually had a final charge of $0.00 one time
As the saying goes , "it ain't over 'til the fat lady sings". I actually had a final charge of $0.00 one time
As a member of Nikon Professional Services I have received a few $0.00 repairs myself.
Funny story, as a very young photographer for UPI my first out of state assignment was to photograph the 1968 Democratic National Convention held August 26–29 at the International Amphitheatre in Chicago, Illinois. We were told to focus on the protests. What a mistake. Because I was young I could out run most of the senior Police Officers I encountered but some of us were not so fortunate. Most of our F bodies that were taken from us were beyond repairable.
It got so bad UPI told us not to use our Nikon's any more because they were being smashed by Police officers. Believe it or not they sent us Kodak Instamatic Camera's so on the 28th and 29th of August we used those to photograph and we only lost one camera after the Instamatic introduction.
Please, I do not disrespect the police, I have the deepest admiration for them and their services to their communities.
I do want to add that at that time in our history I was happy to have been blessed with long fast legs.
Oct 26, 2019 10:45:32 #
Pistnbroke
Loc: UK
Epoxy and buy a silicon skin ..out of site out of mind ...resale value is now very little so if you don't repair it you got it for life .
Oct 26, 2019 10:58:38 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
billnikon wrote:
As a member of Nikon Professional Services I have ... (show quote)
I remember that well. I watched it on a B&W TV. Mayor Daly was Chicago's tough Mayor then. And he virtually owned the Police Department, according to our local newspaper. The Police took no mercy on the protesters. Vice President Hubert Humphrey got the Democratic Nomination. Back then, you had to be 21 to vote in an election. It changed to 18 during Nixon's Presidency. I bought a Brand New Kodak Instamatic, model #104, some months afterwards of that 1968 Chicago Convention. That was my pre-SLR experience.
Oct 26, 2019 11:03:09 #
billnikon wrote:
As a member of Nikon Professional Services I have ... (show quote)
It sure sounds like you needed those young legs. "The times they were a-changing". Seems like our great country needs to, unfortunately, go through periods of unrest to offset those times of 'relative' calm.
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Oct 26, 2019 12:05:52 #
For a few dollars a year an all risk insurance policy would cover either the cost of repairs or a new D750 and perhaps the lens. This has been a very cost effective with one $2,000 claim 15-years ago. USAA writes these policies if you are a member.
Oct 26, 2019 14:14:24 #
splatbass wrote:
Thanks everyone. I've decided to get it fixed by N... (show quote)
Do you have the camera covered by a rider on your home owners insurance? if so, those policies are all hazard, typically low or no deducible and will cover the repair cost. If unsure, call your agent. If you don't have this quite inexpensive coverage, get it for the next time.
Oct 26, 2019 17:00:34 #
I'm not saying i would do this, but...
Youve seen the TV commercials where the loudmouth guy cuts a hole in the bottom of his boat, and glues in a screen door. The then slathers his rubbery waterproofing goop over the screen, and puts the boat back in the water, and off he goes.
You could try that.
Youve seen the TV commercials where the loudmouth guy cuts a hole in the bottom of his boat, and glues in a screen door. The then slathers his rubbery waterproofing goop over the screen, and puts the boat back in the water, and off he goes.
You could try that.
Oct 26, 2019 17:04:11 #
Bill P wrote:
I'm not saying i would do this, but...
Youve seen the TV commercials where the loudmouth guy cuts a hole in the bottom of his boat, and glues in a screen door. The then slathers his rubbery waterproofing goop over the screen, and puts the boat back in the water, and off he goes.
You could try that.
Youve seen the TV commercials where the loudmouth guy cuts a hole in the bottom of his boat, and glues in a screen door. The then slathers his rubbery waterproofing goop over the screen, and puts the boat back in the water, and off he goes.
You could try that.
I actually thought of that. But then I discovered yesterday that the dial for setting the shutter mode was damaged and doesn't turn. So Nikon service it is.
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Oct 27, 2019 02:24:25 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
splatbass wrote:
I actually thought of that. But then I discovered yesterday that the dial for setting the shutter mode was damaged and doesn't turn. So Nikon service it is.
Yep. Service it is. Good Fixing.
Oct 27, 2019 03:13:23 #
It appears that just a portion of the crack is visible, looks like the crack continues under the rubber.
Oct 27, 2019 04:31:26 #
splatbass wrote:
I recently took a fall while holding my D750. It hit the pavement hard, and got a hairline crack on the body. It functions perfectly, but I worry about moisture getting in now. So what should I do? Cover it with some kind of sealant? If so what? Leave it alone? Send it to Nikon for repair?
It is a very tough camera (and the 24-120 that was on it is , the zoom ring popped out but I was able to pop it back and it works fine).
See pic:
It is a very tough camera (and the 24-120 that was on it is , the zoom ring popped out but I was able to pop it back and it works fine).
See pic:
Wow, that sucks! I'd send it to Nikon! A friend has that same Camera and Lens, I got to handle it, really nice, and he is getting some really great images. He just needs to work on his technique.
I took a fall to the ground, gravel actually, ouch! I had two Pentax cameras around my neck. BUt as I realized I was going over I wrapped my arms around the straps and held the cameras to my body. I mainly landed on my side and knees. Nothing happened to the cameras but the same can not be said for me. I was on the ground for some time bleeding.
Oct 27, 2019 20:38:56 #
RRiggins
Loc: Colorado Springs
Hi. My name is Rick. I’m the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. I’ve been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.
I'd be more than happy to repair the camera for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If you’re interested, please respond by private message.
I'd be more than happy to repair the camera for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If you’re interested, please respond by private message.
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