Dropped Nikon Zoom Lens-Estamate to repair
May 11, 2014 13:01:44 #
I agree. Most photographers at sometime will drop something. Doesn't mean they were careless, just means things happen.
Racmanaz wrote:
wsa111, please ignore "Cthahn the troll" comment, he always has to start crap with people all the time. Anyway, you may try to Google for a Nikon authorized repair shop in your area before sending it to Nikon. Hope you find one close and that they can repair it inexpensively.
May 11, 2014 13:39:30 #
Thanks guys, at least i did not drop my new 24-70mm f2.8 which i just received yesterday morning.
It was a freak accident. I set the 80-400mm on the smooth top of the washing machine on the end cap to the camera body walked away & one minute later i heard a bam noise from the laundry room. The lens slid slowly off the washer lid top hit the lip & fell onto the throw rug on the floor.
I just filled out the form on Nikons web site & will ship it out Monday. Bill
It was a freak accident. I set the 80-400mm on the smooth top of the washing machine on the end cap to the camera body walked away & one minute later i heard a bam noise from the laundry room. The lens slid slowly off the washer lid top hit the lip & fell onto the throw rug on the floor.
I just filled out the form on Nikons web site & will ship it out Monday. Bill
May 11, 2014 13:47:53 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
wsa111 wrote:
Thanks guys, at least i did not drop my new 24-70mm f2.8 which i just received yesterday morning.
It was a freak accident. I set the 80-400mm on the smooth top of the washing machine on the end cap to the camera body walked away & one minute later i heard a bam noise from the laundry room. The lens slid slowly off the washer lid top hit the lip & fell onto the throw rug on the floor.
I just filled out the form on Nikons web site & will ship it out Monday. Bill
It was a freak accident. I set the 80-400mm on the smooth top of the washing machine on the end cap to the camera body walked away & one minute later i heard a bam noise from the laundry room. The lens slid slowly off the washer lid top hit the lip & fell onto the throw rug on the floor.
I just filled out the form on Nikons web site & will ship it out Monday. Bill
Oh boy was111, one thing I would give advice on.... NEVER change lenses in a laundry room, there's way too much dust coming from the dryer and vents that may have an air leak. :)
May 11, 2014 15:01:12 #
cthahn wrote:
You bought an expensive lens but were careless with using it. Your problem.
Even the most careful person makes mistakes, and at times bad ones. Fatigue, overwork, illness, and various kinds of distractions can causes these. It amazes me that instead of offering a good suggestion, or some empathy for the man's misfortune, you chastise him for it.
May 11, 2014 15:07:50 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
Racmanaz wrote:
Oh boy was111, one thing I would give advice on.... NEVER change lenses in a laundry room, there's way too much dust coming from the dryer and vents that may have an air leak. :)
Oops I meant wsa111*
May 11, 2014 19:09:43 #
Racmanaz wrote:
Oops I meant wsa111*
The washer & dryer were not running.
Dirtbags like you should be banned from this forum.
Go back to your bedroom closet.
May 11, 2014 19:26:05 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
wsa111 wrote:
The washer & dryer were not running.
Dirtbags like you should be banned from this forum.
Go back to your bedroom closet.
Dirtbags like you should be banned from this forum.
Go back to your bedroom closet.
Dirtbag??? wow what a response from someone who was just trying to help. YOU should be the one banned from this forum. By the way moron, the dryer does NOT need to be on you idiot. I see you are another one of those loser trolls lol. BY the way, now that I see you are an idiot, you deserved to have your lens dropped and broke.......hopefully it can't be fixed and you have to spend $$$ to take crappy pics again lol
May 11, 2014 19:29:41 #
Yes, low self-esteem sometimes tempts people to get testy so they can feel good about themselves. When low self-esteem is the problem, the solution may be to raise your self-esteem in a positive way perhaps by counting your blessings or by taking yourself out to lunch. By the way I also have dropped lenses, guitars, cameras, laptops, and broken an entire dish set (over thirty years). Perhaps the next mayor in New York will put people in a better mood (Wm Rogers, campaign manager).
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May 11, 2014 20:22:52 #
I am a member for 1 1/2 years and and only 100+ posts. Someone asks a question and the comments turn violent. Comments should be directed toward helping and not criticizing.
May 11, 2014 20:30:57 #
Racmanaz
Loc: Sunny Tucson!
boydimages wrote:
I am a member for 1 1/2 years and and only 100+ posts. Someone asks a question and the comments turn violent. Comments should be directed toward helping and not criticizing.
Ya I just gave some advice on not changing lenses in a laundry room to do excessive dust and he just goes off on me. <shrugs>.
Ya I did respond unkindly to his (the op) remarks and should have just ignored it, how I responded was no better than his outburst. I will try better next time someone insults me :)
May 11, 2014 20:42:07 #
For Repair I just used KEH which has a set price and was much quicker then nikon. Worth a look I was very pleased with my repair
May 11, 2014 21:56:08 #
boydimages wrote:
I am a member for 1 1/2 years and and only 100+ posts. Someone asks a question and the comments turn violent. Comments should be directed toward helping and not criticizing.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 11, 2014 22:26:23 #
I took a fall in the river with mine and was sick about it. I took it to the nearest Nikon approved repair and they said it was a total loss. With that little paper I bought a new camera and lens. I am not sure this will help, for those trolls that are sure to throw rocks.
May 11, 2014 23:06:42 #
rjriggins11
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
Hi. My name is Rick. Im the owner and lead technician at Discount Camera Repair and a member in good standing here at the UHH. Ive been doing repairs for other members here at greatly discounted rates and would be glad to help.
I'd be more than happy to repair the lens for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If youre interested, please respond by private message or simply reply to this post.
I'd be more than happy to repair the lens for you and keep the cost as low as possible. If youre interested, please respond by private message or simply reply to this post.
wsa111 wrote:
I just dropped one of my Nikon zoom lenses from ab... (show quote)
May 11, 2014 23:12:29 #
jimni2001 wrote:
Why is it all of the trolls are "in hiding"?
Because they have NO BALLS!
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