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Jul 23, 2018 06:56:27   #
Ken Sloan
 
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E-bay about a year ago. Two weeks ago while shooting at a classic car show the thing stopped working. The mirror is stuck in a half-way position. Took it to two different repair shops in New York. One said Nikon no longer services the D90. The other said it could be fixed if the parts were found, but it would be expensive and getting a new(er) might be a better option.

Anyone know of any place that might be able to fix the D90? If I were to get a new(er) camera, what would be a good Nikon model. I'd like to keep using the F-mounted lenses and the battery pack. Don't want anything too expensive, around $500, and would like to get something that Nikon still services.

Thanks,
Ken

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Jul 23, 2018 07:01:03   #
tony.kokes
 
I will be interested to see the responses you get...I bought a used D90 from B&H last year...so far no problems....

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Jul 23, 2018 07:04:31   #
Ken Sloan
 
The used model I bought had a low shutter count, so I'm disappointed over only having it for a little over a year.

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Jul 23, 2018 07:04:41   #
alby Loc: very eastern pa.
 
used body D90 under $300 B&H

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Jul 23, 2018 07:06:23   #
Ken Sloan
 
Thanks, but I don't think I want to get another D90 since Nikon no longer services them. I don't mind buying a used camera provided I can get the thing fixed if necessary.

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Jul 23, 2018 07:06:40   #
jerry43 Loc: Central California
 
cosco has a D5500 in that price range and it comes with 2 lenses

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Jul 23, 2018 07:07:27   #
jeffhacker Loc: Dallas, Texas
 
I agree with Alby. If you're on a budget (and I suspect you are based on the fact that the D90 is several generations old now), a used body from a reputable dealer (I like Adorama, B&H, or Cameta myself) should come with some kind of warranty - Cameta usually offers six months on used equipment - I don't know about the others. If you're in a position to "upgrade," the D7000, D7100, D7200, and D7500 are the logical successors to the D90.

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Jul 23, 2018 07:11:30   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Ken Sloan wrote:
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E-bay about a year ago. Two weeks ago while shooting at a classic car show the thing stopped working. The mirror is stuck in a half-way position. Took it to two different repair shops in New York. One said Nikon no longer services the D90. The other said it could be fixed if the parts were found, but it would be expensive and getting a new(er) might be a better option.

Anyone know of any place that might be able to fix the D90? If I were to get a new(er) camera, what would be a good Nikon model. I'd like to keep using the F-mounted lenses and the battery pack. Don't want anything too expensive, around $500, and would like to get something that Nikon still services.

Thanks,
Ken
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E... (show quote)


One option is a refurbished D7200, but that will cost $719, or more. You can find used ones on eBay selling for slightly less. Buying used from KEH, B&H, Adorama, etc., would be a good alternative. A D7100 would also be a step up from the D90. I went from a D90 > D7000 > D7200 > D750.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=d7200+body&_sacat=0&LH_Sold=1&LH_Complete=1&LH_ItemCondition=3000

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Jul 23, 2018 07:21:21   #
Machinedoc Loc: Yorktown Heights, NY
 
I just visited the Nikon USA website & looked up repair of the D90 on their support page. (You have to enter the model number to find an authorized repair station.) They show Photo-Tech, 360 West 36th Street 212-673-8400 as well as their service facilities in Melville and L.A. as servicing the D90. Suggest you call Nikon directly, or, Photo-Tech. Personally, I have used the Melville facitlity on several occasions and have been very pleased with their work.

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Jul 23, 2018 07:43:13   #
nikon_jon Loc: Northeast Arkansas
 
http://camerafix.com/crj/ The email address of a repair service in Georgia, Atlanta, I think. They call themselves 'Camera Repair Japan'. I have never used them, but they have a good reputation. They advertise that they repair most digital equipment new and discontinued. Wouldn't hurt to look into it. I have a D90. One of Nikon's best for older cameras, but if mine went bust, and I decided to stay with it, I would buy another used one instead of repair. You see them on Ebay for $300 or way less. From your description you are probably going to have to replace the shutter box. Pretty expensive. D7000 is a pretty nice model and they are going in the price range you suggested.

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Jul 24, 2018 09:44:31   #
olemikey Loc: 6 mile creek, Spacecoast Florida
 
Ken Sloan wrote:
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E-bay about a year ago. Two weeks ago while shooting at a classic car show the thing stopped working. The mirror is stuck in a half-way position. Took it to two different repair shops in New York. One said Nikon no longer services the D90. The other said it could be fixed if the parts were found, but it would be expensive and getting a new(er) might be a better option.

Anyone know of any place that might be able to fix the D90? If I were to get a new(er) camera, what would be a good Nikon model. I'd like to keep using the F-mounted lenses and the battery pack. Don't want anything too expensive, around $500, and would like to get something that Nikon still services.

Thanks,
Ken
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E... (show quote)


www.midstatecamerarepair.com Have heard good reports from several hogs.

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Jul 24, 2018 11:24:06   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
Ken Sloan wrote:
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E-bay about a year ago. Two weeks ago while shooting at a classic car show the thing stopped working. The mirror is stuck in a half-way position. Took it to two different repair shops in New York. One said Nikon no longer services the D90. The other said it could be fixed if the parts were found, but it would be expensive and getting a new(er) might be a better option.

Anyone know of any place that might be able to fix the D90? If I were to get a new(er) camera, what would be a good Nikon model. I'd like to keep using the F-mounted lenses and the battery pack. Don't want anything too expensive, around $500, and would like to get something that Nikon still services.

Thanks,
Ken
Hi, folks. I have a Nikon D90 which I bought off E... (show quote)


If you really really like this camera, just buy another on eBay. You'll get one that works, for much less than the cost to repair. They are dirt cheap now.

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Jul 24, 2018 12:14:26   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
jerry43 wrote:
cosco has a D5500 in that price range and it comes with 2 lenses


D5500 requires AF-S or AF-P lenses to be able to autofocus. Same is true of all the D3000-series and D5000-series Nikon.

If the original poster has older AF Nikkors, they will be manual-focus-only on those cameras. Also should check the lens/camera compatibility charts at Nikon website or Nikonians.org, just to be sure there aren't any metering or other issues with any vintage lenses they use.

D7000-series or higher models are needed to be able to autofocus older AF Nikkors (and some still in production, incl. some Tokina "D" type lenses).

D300 or D300S might be an option worth exploring, though I don't know what they cost (D500 is obviously too expensive). I think D300/300S use the same sensor as D90.

Besides, I only see Nikon D3400 and D7500 bundles being offered at Costco.com. The D7500 bundle is way over the original poster's target price range. The D3400 bundle is slightly over at $600. It does include two lenses: AF-P 18-55mm DX VR and AF-P 70-300mm DX. Note that the latter, the telephoto lens that would most benefit from it, is the $50 cheaper version of that lens without VR. That's pretty typical of Costco... they have limited selection and only bundles that usually include the cheapest possible lenses. Probably could do better at Adorama, B&H Photo, Amazon Direct or elsewhere.

AF-P lenses are not fully compatible with some earlier cameras. I think D7100 can be made to work with a firmware update, but D7000 cannot. Definitely can't use them on

At some point Nikon will discontinue repairing D300/300S, too (might have already done so, better check with them... they did continue selling D300S long after D90, though).

But this is going to be the case with any older, now discontinued model. Manufacturers stop making repair parts for them and once their supply of those run out, they sunset the model. The older the model, the sooner it's likely support for it will be discontinued.

Nikon makes matters worse because they have a policy that they won't sell most repair parts to independent repairers. As a result you can only get Nikon stuff repaired through their own factory repair facilities or a short list of authorized repairers. (This is Nikon USA policy... I don't know if it's the same with their other distributors elsewhere in the world.)

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Jul 24, 2018 12:25:06   #
hankswan
 
Take a look at the Nikon D700. It is not the be all to end all, but it is a very capable camera, and it is full frame. So on you tube and you will find a number of videos on the D700 and it's usefulness and features. IMO

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Jul 24, 2018 12:58:13   #
norman1312 Loc: London, UK
 
When my D90 decided to misbehave, instead of the significant repair bill, i invested in a D7200. A VERY good choice.

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