Repairing a Nikon D-50

[Irish]

Gentlemen (and ladies);

I have fallen out of love with my Nikon - it was been dropped and as such has a damaged case. Also there is a nasty smudge on one of the mirrors.

Are there any good Nikon repairers / servicing agents who can make my camera like new?

Also, I still have the original DX lens as my base lens. Can anyone recommend a replacement?

Thanks,

Irish

[GetCarter]

It'd almost certainly be as cheap to buy a newer model. You'll get better photos too.

[Irish]

Many thanks GC. What would you recommend for someone wanting to step up from a D-50? (I am sure there will be a corus on "Canon" along shortly).

[GetCarter]

I'm not the best person to answer that, but others are and will, I'm sure be here soon.

[MysteryLemon]

Depends on budget, but something like a D80, whilst not a new camera, will be a very nice upgrade on a D50, whilst still retaining similar menu systems etc. Will be able to pick a goodun up second hand for between £200-300 with a lens, less for just the body.

I just purchased a D5000 which is basically the "entry level" version of the d90. Cracking camera but I wish it had the more pro focus menu and button system of the d80/d90. Hunting through menus to find settings is a chore sometimes. I got my D5000 for £300 second hand, although was literally packaged as new and sealed. Looked like an unwanted present.

[K12beano]

To answer the original question, IIRC it costs nothing to ship it off to Nikon UK and get a quote for what needs to be done. Obviously it's likely to be a tonne or so.

In the meantime have a look at the D7000. £565 for a secondhand one with warranty from Grays would be a big step forward. IMHO

[K12beano]

Irish said:

Also there is a nasty smudge on one of the mirrors.

How many mirrors does yours have???

[Simpo Two]

Mirrors can be cleaned, it's the ground glass screen that's a sod. But neither affect the recorded image.

[Gad-Westy]

If you just want a replacement, you can pick a decent D50 up for £100 or so... Got to be cheaper than a repair. You may also be surprised by how much some mug will buy your knackered D50 on ebay.

[Irish]

Replacement SD card door - £10 from Nikon.

Cleaning kit £10 from Jessops.

Not willing to part with it just yet........

[Gad-Westy]

Irish said:

Replacement SD card door - £10 from Nikon.

Cleaning kit £10 from Jessops.

Not willing to part with it just yet........

Is that all that's damaged? If so, just repair it, you'd be daft not to.

[K12beano]

Gad-Westy said:

Is that all that's damaged? If so, just repair it, you'd be daft not to.

^^^^ This!!!!