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Nikon Repairs
Oct 26, 2012 17:05:00 #
My camera was on the tripod and my cat knocked it down. Now it's not taking pictures. I got it to snap twice but nothing now. It won't even focus. I looked up Nikon Authorized repairs online and there appears to be only 18 places in the US, none in Las Vegas.
Is it better to send it to Nikon, or see if a local shop can fix it? I am very sad :-(
Is it better to send it to Nikon, or see if a local shop can fix it? I am very sad :-(
Oct 26, 2012 17:18:18 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Personally I'd send it to Nikon and as for the cat...well nevermind lol.
Oct 26, 2012 17:23:45 #
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Oct 26, 2012 18:38:54 #
I agree with Pepper, send it to Nikon.
Since you can't expect the cat to understand what you are doing, you'll have to isolate the cat when you are shooting to avoid a similar occurrence.
Since you can't expect the cat to understand what you are doing, you'll have to isolate the cat when you are shooting to avoid a similar occurrence.
Oct 26, 2012 18:44:29 #
I was concerned that maybe it was some minor setting thing that got out of whack and that I'm just too much of a novice to figure out. But if I put it on Auto and nothing happens, it just must be broken. I'll fiddle a little more but then I'll just have to send it away.
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Oct 26, 2012 20:19:14 #
Ellen, send it away for repair so you will have it back in time for the Holidays.
Oct 26, 2012 20:21:37 #
Do you know what the turnaround time is? The holidays don't mean anything to mean so that's not an issue.
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Oct 26, 2012 20:27:27 #
I can't answer that for you. I've never sent anything in for repairs. I am sure someone other than myself will have a reply for you.
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ellenwheels wrote:
Do you know what the turnaround time is? The holidays don't mean anything to mean so that's not an issue.
Oct 26, 2012 22:42:52 #
ellenwheels wrote:
Thanks. The cat has to stay though, she owns me.
Cats are OK - as moving targets.
Oct 27, 2012 06:52:54 #
ellenwheels wrote:
My camera was on the tripod and my cat knocked it down. Now it's not taking pictures. I got it to snap twice but nothing now. It won't even focus. I looked up Nikon Authorized repairs online and there appears to be only 18 places in the US, none in Las Vegas.
Is it better to send it to Nikon, or see if a local shop can fix it? I am very sad :-(
Is it better to send it to Nikon, or see if a local shop can fix it? I am very sad :-(
I'd send it to a Nikon authorized shop. They will probably charge you to examine the camera, and then give you an estimate for the repair costs. I had to send my D800e in, and they estimated two to four weeks (although they also said they could try to expedite it if I really needed the camera back sooner.)
You didn't say what model of Nikon you need to repair. If the repair cost is high enough, you might take this as an opportunity (or excuse) to buy a newer model. Just a thought, but you might find that your cat did you a favor.
Oct 27, 2012 07:04:57 #
Did you try to change the lens? It may be the lens and not the camera.
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Oct 27, 2012 07:29:50 #
Oct 27, 2012 07:55:36 #
Send it to Nikon and once you get their price for the repair you will be a better position to decide whether to repair or replace.
Oct 27, 2012 08:08:32 #
Send the cat and camera to Nikon. Maybe Nikon could train the cat not to knock off their Nikon cameras off your tripod. Just kidding.
Kidding aside. I'd send the camera to Nikon for repairs. If you think the price of the repairs are too excessive, if you can afford it, get a new one.
Kidding aside. I'd send the camera to Nikon for repairs. If you think the price of the repairs are too excessive, if you can afford it, get a new one.
Oct 27, 2012 08:29:34 #
ellenwheels wrote:
My camera was on the tripod and my cat knocked it down. Now it's not taking pictures. I got it to snap twice but nothing now. It won't even focus. I looked up Nikon Authorized repairs online and there appears to be only 18 places in the US, none in Las Vegas.
Is it better to send it to Nikon, or see if a local shop can fix it? I am very sad :-(
Is it better to send it to Nikon, or see if a local shop can fix it? I am very sad :-(
Contact Rick Rigging at www.discountcamerarepair.com
He's a member here and does repairs for a reasonable price.
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