Why would I ship my $4000 camera in a plastic bag.
Jun 30, 2023 17:43:54 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
The word fragile is an invitation for the shippers to break whatever is in the box.Samy's got it shipped on a pallet to their warehouse.
Jun 30, 2023 17:45:24 #
Architect1776 wrote:
It's a couple hour drive for him.Not everyone has the luxury of time to waste driving half way across the country to get a camera fixed.
Ps, your Z9 was shipped in a box to the store or directly to you. Think of that.
Ps, your Z9 was shipped in a box to the store or directly to you. Think of that.
Jun 30, 2023 17:47:15 #
Architect1776 wrote:
On a pallet from the Harbor?How do you think Sammy's got the camera?
Jun 30, 2023 22:19:13 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
MrPhotog wrote:
if not AI the just plain I.
I'd put the camera in a plastic bag just to protect it from the 'crumbs' of the packing foam bits that fill the shipping box. Damage from those seems more likely than damage from rain or other water.
I'd put the camera in a plastic bag just to protect it from the 'crumbs' of the packing foam bits that fill the shipping box. Damage from those seems more likely than damage from rain or other water.
I agree 100%. Put the camera in a sealed gallon baggie then use whater packing you have had sucess with
Jun 30, 2023 22:56:09 #
Jun 30, 2023 23:00:30 #
Real Nikon Lover wrote:
My Z9 was recalled right from the get go. They had the same instructions. Fortunately I live 1 hour away from the L.A. Service Center (Only West Coast Nikon repair shop). No way was I putting it in a box even with aa foot of bubble wrap around it. I drove to and from the Service Center to drop off and pick up. They also did a full clean on the camera at no charge. Camera has been perfect ever since. Even if the repair shop was in another state I would still hand deliver. But that's me.
I have had several cameras damaged - by water. Several times my camera bag {little padding} has rolled off a seat; several times my cameras fell off when my cat thought my lap was her exclusive property. I’m sorry your Nikon cameras are so fragile; I ‘ve stopped worrying about shock damage to my Pentax cameras - they can take it.
Jun 30, 2023 23:02:37 #
rehess wrote:
I have had several cameras damaged - by water. Several times my camera bag {little padding} has rolled off a seat; several times my cameras fell off when my cat thought my lap was her exclusive property. I’m sorry your Nikon cameras are so fragile; I ‘ve stopped worrying about shock damage to my Pentax cameras - they can take it.
Good to know!
Jul 1, 2023 06:56:09 #
The general online opinion is that if lenses attach and disconnect with no problem, it's not necessary to send it to Nikon. On the other hand, if Nikon says you should send it, you should think about resale. Some buyers like to know if all the recalls have been done.
Jul 1, 2023 08:59:29 #
V2volk
Loc: St. Louis area
BobHartung wrote:
The plastic bag is to protect from moisture. Mine was heavily bubble wrapped and sealed in a sturdy cardboard box. I think you misread/interpreted Nikon’s instructions.
Exactly, wrap body tight in plastic bag, maybe freezer bag. Then you pack it with the appropriate stuff in a sturdy box. This is exactly how Nikon will send it back.
Jul 1, 2023 09:00:21 #
Rick from NY
Loc: Sarasota FL
jerryc41 wrote:
The general online opinion is that if lenses attach and disconnect with no problem, it's not necessary to send it to Nikon. On the other hand, if Nikon says you should send it, you should think about resale. Some buyers like to know if all the recalls have been done.
The “general online opinion …..” isn’t worth diddlysquat. I’m an NPS member who received his Z8 literally 2 days before the recall was announced and mine was among those affected. I had no issues attaching my lenses to the body so I briefly wondered about whether or not I should send it in. Contacted NPS and was told to send it in.
In retrospect, it would have been just plain stupid not to send it in. Inconvenient yes, but I would never make an important equipment decision based upon “general opinion” on an internet site. It’s my experience that such opinions are often just flat out wrong! Too many people on UHH (and all of the other sites) offer opinions on matters where they have little or no knowledge. Too many people lurking on websites feel the need to impress the others with their depth of knowledge in ALL areas of photography. There are people posting on websites like ours with 80,000 posts.
Jul 1, 2023 09:13:46 #
Rick from NY wrote:
The “general online opinion …..” isn’t worth diddl... (show quote)
Than you Rick! (There's one those folks a couple of posts up!)
Jul 1, 2023 14:54:32 #
Jul 1, 2023 15:01:02 #
jerryc41 wrote:
and you get a free cleaning so you can always wait a bit and send it in later.The general online opinion is that if lenses attach and disconnect with no problem, it's not necessary to send it to Nikon. On the other hand, if Nikon says you should send it, you should think about resale. Some buyers like to know if all the recalls have been done.
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