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09/30/2011 10:54:59 AM · #1 |
My 13 months D300s dropped and the rear body cracked. The camera still working. I shoot 500++ shots after the mishap and the shutter actuation count 12012 for the last image. I bought it new approx US1,600 and now the under warranty used unit sell for approx US600 here.
The quotes for repair approx US600, Should I proceed to repair it or buying the used unit. Do you think the below quotation for parts replacement is accurate? Thanks in advance.
Repair Content: REPLACE SHUTTER, CHARGE BASE PLATE, DG PLATE, BACK COVER, REAR SW FPC, REAR, I/F, GRIP RUBBER, BOTTOM COVER, IF LIP, FRONT BODY. TOTAL CHARGE US620.00.
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09/30/2011 11:07:26 AM · #2 |
Seems like there is more work in there than needs to be... why are they replacing the shutter?? If you can determine which outer case parts are needed, you might be able to buy the parts and replace them yourself, if you feel confident doing the work.
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09/30/2011 11:12:14 AM · #3 |
| duct tape fixes anything just like brand new!!!! |
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09/30/2011 11:14:40 AM · #4 |
Ouch! I'd use a hot poker to melt & weld the broken plastic back together, keep it as a roughousing/fun camera or backup, and buy a new or used camera to replace it.
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09/30/2011 12:02:39 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Ouch! I'd use a hot poker to melt & weld the broken plastic back together, keep it as a roughousing/fun camera or backup, and buy a new or used camera to replace it. |
Nix the hot poker... with a little testing, you can usually figure out the material and find a solvent cement that will work. For instance, for parts made out of ABS, it's possible to use the "primer" for cement made for plastic plumbing to do a "solvent weld" that is nearly as strong as the original part. For other materials like polycarbonate, other solvents are required. There are commercially available cements that work for polycarbonates; you have to be careful since polycarbonates and acrylics stress crack if improper solvents are used.
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09/30/2011 12:09:54 PM · #6 |
I was having the same thought why shutter need to be replace too. Is that really necessary? It still functions well with SS of 200s and fast shutter of 1/2500s after the body was broken.
Glue was an good option. D300s 14 bit output was impressive. But for colors reproduction, I likes D90 more than the D300s dull sky color. So, I'm really no idea to buy D300s again or what option do I have. |
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09/30/2011 12:14:57 PM · #7 |
| Personally, I would buy the used one with a warranty, then sell the broken one for spares or repair, which will offset some of the cost. That way you have a working camera, with a warranty, and should come out costing you overall less than the $600. |
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09/30/2011 12:36:41 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by lawrysimm:
Personally, I would buy the used one with a warranty, then sell the broken one for spares or repair, which will offset some of the cost. That way you have a working camera, with a warranty, and should come out costing you overall less than the $600. |
That's actually a great option as well... or if you can swing it, buy the used body and repair the other yourself as a backup.
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09/30/2011 12:50:22 PM · #9 |
Originally posted by lawrysimm:
Personally, I would buy the used one with a warranty, then sell the broken one for spares or repair, which will offset some of the cost. That way you have a working camera, with a warranty, and should come out costing you overall less than the $600. |
This is a very good advice. Why can I think of that. Thank you, Lawrysimm. Buy the under warranty used unit and sell mine to those probably doing indoor works.
And thank so much, Kirbic, O2bskating, Strikeslip and really appreciated for the suggestion. I'm quite familiar with US products ITW Devcon International and always using their range of industry line for repair works. It's a very good products! |
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