Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2022/09/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks to Don, Brian, and Frank. I know that the cost of pro-level repair and cleaning of a seven-year-old DSLR might ordinarily approach the price of a used one, but this situation is different. The D810A is a limited-edition modified version of the D810 made for astrophotography, with an IR-cut sensor filter that is less restrictive to deep-red visible wavelengths. That makes the camera more sensitive to the deep-red hydrogen-alpha emission that is so important in imaging many emission nebulae. The model is no longer made, nor is there a replacement model, and it it highly prized among astroimagers. This has driven prices for used examples, on eBay at least, past $3k to near what it cost new. Curiously, there?s a retailer I?d never heard of in NJ that claims to have 9 new bodies in stock ? for $4500. So paying for even a Nikon repair will probably be well worth it rather than replacing it. But first, I suppose I can?t do worse harm by blowing out the camera, cleaning the sensor, and seeing what happens. Worst case (I hope) is that a contaminated shutter curtain soils the sensor again, and I have to send it off after all. ?howard > On Sep 5, 2022, at 6:36 PM, Frank F via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote: > > Nikon repairs are $$$. Before sending it in, know what it might cost to > replace it. Check Nikon refurbished for price. OTOH, squished bug is a > organic material. Dry out the missing body ( air plus time) and remove > whatever you find. Then clean the sensor. If it does work you saved > yourself bouquet bucks. If not then send it in for service. > > On Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 12:20 PM Brian Reid <reid at mejac.carlsbad.ca.us> > wrote: > >> I agree with Don. Send it to Nikon. >> >> On 2022-09-05 13:50, Don Dory via LUG wrote: >>> Normally I don't recommend Nikon USA service but for this bit of tear >>> down >>> and rebuild I would send it to Nikon. The shutter will have to come >>> out >>> and possibly the sensor and then there is the alignment of the focus >>> sensor. >>> >>> You have a pro level camera that needs to be put back to factory specs. >>> 0.02 >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > -- > Frank Filippone > BMWRed735i at gmail.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > .