? about Nikon D200
Mar 8, 2022 16:34:16 #
It's like the shutter is sticking, Nikon can't help me. I know it's old, but it has always been a goodie! Any suggestions?
Mar 8, 2022 16:40:30 #
First stop for me would be my local camera shop.
If that was unavailable I would call these guys for an estimate:
http://midwestcamera.com/
Best of luck.
If that was unavailable I would call these guys for an estimate:
http://midwestcamera.com/
Best of luck.
Mar 8, 2022 16:54:28 #
Not a fan of Bay but I see D200s listed for $100-200. Get an estimate of the cost of repair before committing to it.
Mar 8, 2022 16:59:30 #
unfortunately, Chattanooga no longer has a camera shop. I know that they are not very expensive anymore, I think I will cool my jets for a few days and then make a decision; I still have my D500 and D750, so I'm not out of business, just sad. Thanks for the replies!
Mar 8, 2022 17:05:56 #
DAN Phillips wrote:
It's like the shutter is sticking, Nikon can't help me. I know it's old, but it has always been a goodie! Any suggestions?
D300 ? Zfc ? Use your other Nikons ?
Or maybe just some WD40 ....
Mar 8, 2022 20:57:30 #
DAN Phillips wrote:
It's like the shutter is sticking, Nikon can't help me. I know it's old, but it has always been a goodie! Any suggestions?
Makes a nice paperweight. I had one and loved the CCD color rendition. I would not buy one again though. It would be like buying a Saab. Great car, no longer made, can't get parts.
Mar 9, 2022 08:30:55 #
rjriggins11
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
DAN Phillips wrote:
It's like the shutter is sticking, Nikon can't help me. I know it's old, but it has always been a goodie! Any suggestions?
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.
Mar 9, 2022 08:56:46 #
If a used D200 in good working order is between $50 and $85, shipping included, I'd seriously hesitate sending a broken one anywhere for even an estimate.
Mar 9, 2022 09:11:51 #
If you can get in touch with Rick Riggins and work out the logistics I know you will not be disappointed.
Mar 9, 2022 10:30:33 #
I bought a nice, working D200 for $35. Great camera, goes to 1/8000 of a second. I use it when I really need to stop something fast, not to mention when I need the type look that only a CCD can give. (My D40 synchs with a flash at 1/500th second, like none of my other DSLR's or SLRs.) Sometimes good to have a camera with special features like these, even if not a daily user.
Mar 9, 2022 10:43:15 #
My first DSLR was a D200. It had really nice color, but only in good light. It was getting pretty noisy above ISO 800. Current cameras do MUCH better when light is lacking.
Look for a good used camera. It will probably be cheaper than repairing a legacy camera and you'll have more flexibility when the light isn't quite up to snuff (like shooting anything indoors).
Look for a good used camera. It will probably be cheaper than repairing a legacy camera and you'll have more flexibility when the light isn't quite up to snuff (like shooting anything indoors).
Mar 9, 2022 11:03:39 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Discussions like this are always sad to me. A person asks for help in getting an old camera fixed is told to "forget it and get something newer," usually by people who have never seen one of the cameras in question. Dan clearly tells us that he already has something newer...a D500 and a D750, but that he would like to get his D200 fixed.
I made the mistake of giving my D200 away and would really like to have it back, even though I am fortunate to have several newer cameras. I paid very little to buy a replacement, but the flash system (internal and external) doesn't work. I'm sure that someone connected an incpatible flash to it and caused damage on both the main and flash circuit boards.
I see that Rick has contacted Dan and hope that they are able to get Dan's camera working again.
I made the mistake of giving my D200 away and would really like to have it back, even though I am fortunate to have several newer cameras. I paid very little to buy a replacement, but the flash system (internal and external) doesn't work. I'm sure that someone connected an incpatible flash to it and caused damage on both the main and flash circuit boards.
I see that Rick has contacted Dan and hope that they are able to get Dan's camera working again.
Mar 9, 2022 11:08:30 #
larryepage wrote:
Discussions like this are always sad to me. A pers... (show quote)
You want a D200?? Just google - used Nikon D200
Mar 9, 2022 11:21:43 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
CHG_CANON wrote:
You want a D200?? Just google - used Nikon D200
No. What I really would like is to get mine back. These cameras are 16 years old. Buying a used one, as I already experienced, is too risky. That's probably exactly why Dan would like to get his repaired.
Mar 9, 2022 11:30:49 #
larryepage wrote:
No. What I really would like is to get mine back. These cameras are 16 years old. Buying a used one, as I already experienced, is too risky. That's probably exactly why Dan would like to get his repaired.
Which is risky? Paying more than it's worth to fix a broken camera? Or, going to a known reseller for a used camera that can be returned for no questions asked in a 2-week period? Or, realizing a 16-year old digital relic is a paperweight, exhausted of economic value, even if sentimental value remains?
The risk is probably highest / most likely for spending some money to find a digital relic can't be fixed for any amount.
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