Inexpensive Repair of Nikon D80 Dreaded "Err" Message: I have had my D80 for several years. I have not been as active a photographer as in the past, plus I had a couple point & shoots...

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

I have had my D80 for several years. I have not been as active a photographer as in the past, plus I had a couple point & shoots for quick stuff. I still like the D80 and haven't found a financially sound reason to move up to a D7200 yet. Plus, I am convinced that CCD is better at still shots than CMOS. Well, two weeks ago I was taking shots of my honey's freshly blooming garden, when the camera quit. It was the non-recoverable "Err" message. BTW, the shutter count was only 7,134. I found online that an authorized repair center could fix it for about $250. So, I started thinking about a refurb D7200. However, on eBay there was a vendor who would fix it for $95.00. I sent it to them and had it back in a week. They repaired the SQ gear and aligned gear position and sequence sensor, realigned drive gear and realigned sequence gear assembly, checked Aperture lever position and travel, cleaned mirror box and sensor, tested focus tracking with both AF and AF-S lenses, and tested auto exposure. Plus they did a 17 point maintenance cleaning and checking. And a 90 day warranty on the repair. Great for $95.00. If any of you have the same issue and are planning to dump your D80, and would like an alternative. Message me and I'll provide the contact info. BTW, I am not connected to this vendor, except as a very satisfied customer.

JD750 Loc: SoCal

Sounds like you are happy with the service.

And you did not post the repair center info because.. ??

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

I'm wondering the same. Because??

blackest Loc: Ireland

JD750 wrote:

Sounds like you are happy with the service.

And you did not post the repair center info because.. ??

Links and resources maybe.

fantastec (100% feedback)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-for-NIKON-D80-Flashing-Error-Message-Err/282509855104?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44730%26meid%3D32fdbac973804a34bfc32c615c561bd2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182045937079

JeffL Loc: New Jersey

I didn't post the name because too often when somebody raves about a service, it's because they're phonies or paid shills for the vendor. Blackest found it in eBay, and his link is correct. I just wanted to alert fellow photogs to a great and inexpensive service, without advertising. During my search I found several D80's being practically given away because of this problem. If somebody wanted a good backup Nikon body for little cost, get one of these "broken" D80's and send it to fantastec.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

JeffL wrote:

I didn't post the name because too often when some... (show quote)

That's a fantastic repair offer. I'm assuming this is only for this specific camera. Can I send a Canon 7D Mark 2 in for the same problem, and the same $95 repair fee? The D80 is not that old yet.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

mas24 wrote:

That's a fantastic repair offer. I'm assuming this is only for this specific camera. Can I send a Canon 7D Mark 2 in for the same problem, and the same $95 repair fee? The D80 is not that old yet.

Sorry, I got confused. The Nikon D80 is not the Canon 80D. The D80 is a Nikon oldie.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

blackest wrote:

Links and resources maybe.

fantastec (100% feedback)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-for-NIKON-D80-Flashing-Error-Message-Err/282509855104?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44730%26meid%3D32fdbac973804a34bfc32c615c561bd2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182045937079

Thanks. It's in Lowell, MA, close enough that I could drive there.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

JeffL wrote:

I have had my D80 for several years. I have not b... (show quote)

Thanks. Good to know.

cbtsam Loc: Monkton, MD

blackest wrote:

Links and resources maybe.

fantastec (100% feedback)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-for-NIKON-D80-Flashing-Error-Message-Err/282509855104?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D44730%26meid%3D32fdbac973804a34bfc32c615c561bd2%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D182045937079

So, I clicked on the link, and got a page that said "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available." Sooo, how do I find this great repair service?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

cbtsam wrote:

So, I clicked on the link, and got a page that said "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available." Sooo, how do I find this great repair service?

Umh! It was there a couple of hours ago. Like other ebay listing, it was probably for a set time period, and he'll relist, but finding it again could be tricky.

RickL Loc: Vail, Az

JeffL wrote:

I have had my D80 for several years. I have not b... (show quote)

I would like to have the vendors information. I have a d7000 and a D810. If they need adjustments I would like to have that information on file

Tigger1 Loc: Surrey, BC Canada

cbtsam wrote:

So, I clicked on the link, and got a page that said "This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available." Sooo, how do I find this great repair service?

That is strange, I clicked on the link just 3 minutes ago and the page came up immediately.

Garth

StaneeRae Loc: Lincroft, NJ USA

This is the vendor - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?sid=fantastec

ralphfr Loc: Long Island, NY

Try this link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/REPAIR-SERVICE-for-NIKON-D80-Flashing-Error-Message-Err/272723911116?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3Dcac259fb8b1b478b9ed49dc1990ad57d%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D282509855104

I'm thinking these ads may all have an expiration date. This link was listed on the original link pages under "More chances..."