nikon d80 repair: My old reliable d80 won't auto focus and has been diagnosed with a wore out shutter release button. That said, I several problems. First is that I have been told it...

mlkddk Loc: Colorado

My old reliable d80 won't auto focus and has been diagnosed with a wore out shutter release button. That said, I several problems. First is that I have been told it is a gray market camera. (thanks b&H, won't be buying anything from you again). Secondly, Nikon says they won't fix it because it is a gray market. Third, a reliable camera repair that will work on a Nikon seems to be non-existent in Denver. Ideas, recommendations?

Thanks
Mark

Rbrylawski Loc: Tampa, FL

mlkddk wrote:

My old reliable d80 won't auto focus and has been diagnosed with a wore out shutter release button. That said, I several problems. First is that I have been told it is a gray market camera. (thanks b&H, won't be buying anything from you again). Secondly, Nikon says they won't fix it because it is a gray market. Third, a reliable camera repair that will work on a Nikon seems to be non-existent in Denver. Ideas, recommendations?

Thanks
Mark

A google search found this in Englewood. Maybe they can help you: http://www.metrocamera.com/camera-repair

tramsey Loc: Texas

We have a camera repairman right here on the forum, Rick Riggins. He's been in the business for thirty years, works out of his house and keeps the cost down. I've had some work done by him and some others on the forum have to. Everyone sounds satisfied. His prices are very reasonable. Give him a call or email and see what he says. He has a web site, here's a link

http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/

Good luck :thumbup:

mlkddk Loc: Colorado

Thank you!! I was hoping to find someone like Rick--I sent him an email and since I am a somewhat free spirit worker, I can easily drop the camera to him.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

mlkddk wrote:

My old reliable d80 won't auto focus and has been diagnosed with a wore out shutter release button. That said, I several problems. First is that I have been told it is a gray market camera. (thanks b&H, won't be buying anything from you again). Secondly, Nikon says they won't fix it because it is a gray market. Third, a reliable camera repair that will work on a Nikon seems to be non-existent in Denver. Ideas, recommendations?

Thanks
Mark

I bet it would be cheaper to buy another than to get yours repaired. Get a shutter count before you bid. If you do get another, sell yours on ebay. There are lots of "for parts" cameras listed there.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR11.TRC1.A0.Xnikon+d80&_nkw=nikon+d80&_sacat=0&_from=R40

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

mlkddk wrote:

My old reliable d80 won't auto focus and has been diagnosed with a wore out shutter release button. That said, I several problems. First is that I have been told it is a gray market camera. (thanks b&H, won't be buying anything from you again). Secondly, Nikon says they won't fix it because it is a gray market. Third, a reliable camera repair that will work on a Nikon seems to be non-existent in Denver. Ideas, recommendations?

Thanks
Mark

Get a quote before you send it in and then compare that with costs for used Nikons on Craigs list. You might be able to upgrade to a D90 or D5200 for not much more than the repair.

jpanar Loc: Reston, VA

I see that there's a lot of good advice given I'm just wondering-do many people have this problem? A worn shutter release button? Really?

peterg Loc: Santa Rosa, CA

mlkddk wrote:

First is that I have been told it is a gray market camera. (thanks b&H, won't be buying anything from you again).

B&H often sells both USA & gray market products and says so in their on-line products pages. I'm surprised they sold a gray market Nikon and not say so on their web page. Ya gotta read the fine print.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

jpanar wrote:

I see that there's a lot of good advice given I'm just wondering-do many people have this problem? A worn shutter release button? Really?

I'd bet that's a very rare problem.

JoelS Loc: Deep South Alabama

mlkddk wrote:

My old reliable d80 won't auto focus and has been diagnosed with a wore out shutter release button. That said, I several problems. First is that I have been told it is a gray market camera. (thanks b&H, won't be buying anything from you again). Secondly, Nikon says they won't fix it because it is a gray market. Third, a reliable camera repair that will work on a Nikon seems to be non-existent in Denver. Ideas, recommendations?

Thanks
Mark

I had the same problem, Rick Riggins (member of this forum) fixed my D80. He communicates well and fast turn around. I highly recommend him.