From: Paul Newton (p.newton@optimus2020.com)
Date: Fri May 02 2003 - 23:55:30 EDT
I doubt very much that it would be viewfinder gears, more like the main lens mechanism is now damaged
due to the fall, it may be just a slipped gear but if one of the slide pins are gone within the zoom then
it is quite a tricky task
I would agree though, if you are handy it is worth the attempt!!
If it needs a new lens mechanism it is not worth repairing as they cost as much as the camera is worth!!!
Regards,
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: John Richmond
To: NikonCoolPix@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2003 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: [NikonCoolPix] I dropped my 950 ... :-(
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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