Non Functioning D200: The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position. I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results. Some say the parts are no longer available. A...

royobrett

The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position.
I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results.
Some say the parts are no longer available.
A couple says they can fix it.
One says that they will fix it for $120.
San Jose Camera has one for sale for $250.
Question is: Should I have it fixed?

Joe Blow

I would suggest you replace. A 12 y/o digital camera is long in the tooth.

Bill_de Loc: US

KEH has 2 in EX condition for less than $150.

https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-d200-10-2-megapixel-digital-slr-camera-body-only.html?m=Grouped&prod_id=1137350&aid=1137350&rmatt=tsid:|cid:760491299|agid:45685248452|tid:pla-346892249033|crid:181434190963|nw:g|rnd:7815345056805161500|dvc:t|adp:1o1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1_Hx49bT2QIVx4uzCh1W9w0mEAQYASABEgJGovD_BwE

If you can I would suggest putting the money toward something newer.

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cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I'd have to agree that you should look into something newer. That could be used if that's what the budget allows. I've shopped at San Jose Camera years ago and remember that they often have some nice used gear. You could always check their price on KEH.com, but buying locally does have its advantages. Best of luck.

pmmain

Sammy's in LA. Was able to fix a 1972 Canon F1 for me. If you decide to throw it away, send it to me and I will send it to Sammy's.
Mike in Texas

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

royobrett wrote:

The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position.
I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results.
Some say the parts are no longer available.
A couple says they can fix it.
One says that they will fix it for $120.
San Jose Camera has one for sale for $250.
Question is: Should I have it fixed?

I recommend getting something newer and selling it on Ebay as a parts camera. Repairing such an old camera is always a gamble.

Robeng Loc: California

royobrett wrote:

The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position.
I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results.
Some say the parts are no longer available.
A couple says they can fix it.
One says that they will fix it for $120.
San Jose Camera has one for sale for $250.
Question is: Should I have it fixed?

If you're not in a hurry. I would wait for a sale at San Jose Camera where they pay the tax and offer Nikon Bonus bucks. They have them every couple of months.

If you can't wait, ask for Chris he's the owner and talk to him about getting a better price on the used D200. Just know that camera is a bit out dated.

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

I sold my D200 to a friend and I dont know if he is still using it.
My former son-in-law has my D70 and he cranks out pretty good photos.
Don't think he really understands the camera but he has a good eye.

Buy a new camera. Or a good used camera. Enjoy.

royobrett

Much Thanks!!!!

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

royobrett wrote:

The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position.
I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results.
Some say the parts are no longer available.
A couple says they can fix it.
One says that they will fix it for $120.
San Jose Camera has one for sale for $250.
Question is: Should I have it fixed?

Sell it on eBay "as-is" for parts. Describe the problem and start the auction at $1.00. You will do very good this way.

ELNikkor

My D40 also has the shutter stuck up. (Why do they do this??) I'm looking at getting another for $70 rather than fix it. The D40 is one of the few cameras that will synch at 1/500th sec., and I like the large pixels and small file sizes.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Authorized Photo Service (APS) out of Morton Groove, Illinois, is a reputable, Nikon authorized repair station and they only do Nikon gear.
Give them a call and see what they have to say. Their repairs are of excellent quality and the turn around fast.
$120 today is nothing when it comes to repair photographic equipment.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

royobrett wrote:

The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position.
I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results.
Some say the parts are no longer available.
A couple says they can fix it.
One says that they will fix it for $120.
San Jose Camera has one for sale for $250.
Question is: Should I have it fixed?

You can buy one one ebay for $200 or less, or you can sell it "For Parts."

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=nikon%20d200&rt=nc&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_nkw=nikon%20d200&_dcat=31388&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=7000&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

royobrett wrote:

The mirror on my D200 stays stuck in the up position.
I've contacted numerous repair places with mixed results.
Some say the parts are no longer available.
A couple says they can fix it.
One says that they will fix it for $120.
San Jose Camera has one for sale for $250.
Question is: Should I have it fixed?

If you have the budget, I would say replace it with something newer. There have been many enhancement to DSLR’s since the D200 came out; take advantage of the newer technology. If you opt to fix this problem, what is the likelihood something else could go wrong with the D200 in the near future. Clearly your call, but a replacement would be my choice.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

If I were in your shoes, I would replace.