From: John Richmond (grjr@satx.rr.com)
Date: Fri May 02 2003 - 23:42:19 EDT
It's probably the viewfinder optics that have come loose. are you
handy with small tools? Know someone who is? Then you might
try repairing it yourself using the help here:
http://www.flowersfamily.com/nikonrepair/
John Richmond
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Betz" <jimbetz@jimbetz.com>
To: <NikonCoolPix@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, May 02, 2003 10:34 PM
Subject: [NikonCoolPix] I dropped my 950 ... :-(
> I dropped my 950 today. About 3 feet onto a wood floor. It was
> in the soft case that came with the camera. When I opened the
> case there was no physical damage - both of the doors (battery
> door and CF card door) had popped open but were easily reclosed
> with no apparent damage. No other visible damage. So I turned
> the camera on. "Funny noises" - actually only one ... a continuous
> racheting noise. I'm assuming that the auto-focus mechanism is
> damaged in some way. And the camera wouldn't turn off - had to
> pop the battery door open to turn it off.
>
> 1) Am I right that it is probably the auto focus gear slipping?
>
> 2) How much does this cost for Nikon to fix it for me?
>
> 3) Is it possible to fix it myself?
>
> If you were buying a new camera today which Nikon Coolpix would
> YOU buy. I use mine rather 'casually' and mostly for digital
> images which are shared across the web - I do need most or all
> of the features of the 950 and especially the zoom and macro
> capabilities. I am NOT a fan of 'special' batteries. Does Nikon
> make a camera now that doesn't use those damanable special
> purpose batteries - ie. do they make one that uses AA like the
> 950?.
>
> 4) Anybody out there have a 950 in good condition they want to
> sell because they have upgraded? Contact me OFF LIST if so.
>
>
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