Crack in D750: 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...

splatbass Loc: Honolulu

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).

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John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN

With a swab dampened with alcohol rub the area to remove human sweat and other dirt. Avoid getting anything in the crack. Then apply a thin layer of an epoxy sealant that can dry to an impervious layer. That will keep the moisture out. Have you inspected the rest of the camera carefully.

Haydon

That crack could eventually affect the coupler for your camera strap. I'd send it in instead of taking the chance wondering.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

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:

Your only recourse is to send it to Nikon and have them go over the camera for you. It will cost you, but it's worth it. DIY solutions won't address any internal alignment issues caused by the impact. The plastic is quite hard, and if the impact was enough to crack the body, there is a chance there are other issues.

melismus Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country

John_F wrote:

With a swab dampened with alcohol rub the area to remove human sweat and other dirt. Avoid getting anything in the crack. Then apply a thin layer of an epoxy sealant that can dry to an impervious layer. That will keep the moisture out. Have you inspected the rest of the camera carefully.

I second this approach.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

Sure you can do an ugly cover up to dust and moisture seal it yourself but that's going to drastically devalue it if and when you come to upgrade/change.

Get a quote from Nikon before doing anything.

splatbass Loc: Honolulu

Thanks everyone. I've decided to get it fixed by Nikon. The estimate is $350. That was an expensive fall. I haven't seen the emergency room/ambulance bill yet either. I'm mostly healed now, got the stitches out of my face, but still have a torn tendon in my finger and will probably need surgery. But I'll be ok.

Be careful out there.

My 24-120mm f4 had the zoom ring pop out of place. I just popped it back in (it snaps in) and it is fine. I went on and used both camera and lens the rest of the trip.

jcboy3

splatbass wrote:

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You might want to send your lens in along with the camera, to have it checked. That kind of fall could do unseen damage.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

splatbass wrote:

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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.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

Last winter, my D7500 took a tumble onto a concrete floor, and Nikon actually declined to fix it after they had a chance to look at it because the cost would be higher than the cost of new camera. That left me in the terrible position of deciding whether to replace it or get something different. I bit the bullet and upgraded to a D500, and have been super pleased with it. Maybe your camera will end up being unrepairable, and you’ll be “forced” to get a D850.

Best wishes that your finger is “repairable” however! I’m not aware of any available replacements or upgrades...

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

MrBumps2U wrote:

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You can sell inoperable cameras on eBay for parts. You won't get a lot. But, a D7500 should fetch more than very old cameras.

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

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:

Epoxy it and be done with it.

ELNikkor

I wouldn't sweat that little scratch a bit. I'd cut a piece of black duct tape, stick it over it and keep on shooting. (I also have a D750, and don't mind it having a few adventure scars.)

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

splatbass wrote:

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Wow! That quite a bit of damage to you. It's too bad the camera can't heal itself.

Just out of curiosity, I would peal back that rubber material and see how far that crack extends.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

splatbass wrote:

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Not a bad price for a permanent fix. By the way, that body is made of a strong composite material, must have been one nasty fall on a very HARD surface.