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Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D

07/14/2003 09:25:36 PM · #1

I may have a problem requiring service. The mode dial is very hard to turn and causes the power switch to turn off.
Any ideas? I hate to have to send it off for service. Thanks.

Message edited by author 2003-07-15 17:53:57.

David Ey

Nikon D80

07/14/2003 09:39:18 PM · #2

You have a considerable investment in your camera. Blowing with air is more likely to induce dirt deeper inside. Send it off for service.

GarrickStaggs

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/14/2003 09:46:27 PM · #3

I agree with David Ey...send it off or take it into a local dealer who works on Sony equipment. Sounds to me like you have a small grain of dirt stuck in there. Hope all turns out well!

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/14/2003 10:35:40 PM · #4

What about condensation? A couple times, recently, I have taken the camera outside to 90+ temperature after being at 70 inside and the lens immediately fogs up. I took a photo without realizing it and it looks like we were in the clouds.

I purchased a 3 year warranty, I just don't want to give it up for the time required to service it. I don't think anyone locally works on Sony.

GarrickStaggs

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

07/15/2003 07:47:26 AM · #5

Is the condensation still in the camera? I think I read in the manual where that can happen and that you just have to wait for it to dry out. I am not sure, but seems to me like any camera would do that. In my old manual for my DSC-S85 it basically said the same thing. You might just try calling Sony and see if their techs can offer any suggestions, if not you may just have to wait for them to fix it. I would much rather wait then take a chance of trying to fix it on my own and messing it up even more...which would require service no matter what. Is your three year warranty with Sony, or the store you bought it at? If it's the store...like Best Buy or something, they may just replace it for you.

SharQ

Canon EOS-30D

07/15/2003 08:06:11 AM · #6

Originally posted by Marjo:

I just don't want to give it up for the time required to service it.

No offence, but I don't think that is a particularly intelligent move.

- haje

Geds

Canon PowerShot S50

07/15/2003 08:15:36 AM · #7

Definately wouldn't want to invalidate the warranty by fiddling with it that's for sure.

TerryGee

Canon EOS-30D

07/15/2003 08:53:19 AM · #8

At least you got the extended warranty...I was not that smart....I just keep my fingers crossed now.
I would send it in.

Canon EF 28-135mm F/3.5-5.6 IS USM

07/15/2003 01:46:54 PM · #9

LOL Never said I was intelligent.

SharQ

Canon EOS-30D

07/15/2003 02:57:36 PM · #10

Originally posted by Marjo:

LOL Never said I was intelligent.

Getting the opinion of DPC'ites is certainly redeeming ;)

- haje

Swashbuckler

Sony DSC-F717

07/15/2003 07:06:30 PM · #11

I don't know if this helps, but I just had my Sony fixed for the recall. It took 3 days. Sony sent me a FedEx packing slip, fixed it the next day and FedEx (overnight) back to me.
My advice - call Sony, give it up for 3 days, it's worth it! (plus they cleaned up the camera all nice and spiffy, too!)