photography...well camera (d60) help?

**jeremy155rr** · 11-03-2009, 04:22 AM

I'm in a little hot water here, while on an outing my wifes d60 fell out of the car onto the ground while under my care

it has no visible damage to it what-so-ever but will not turn on... everyone has said it just has to be sent back to nikon, could take forever and they could charge out the wazoo. any suggestions?

**Raoul** · 11-03-2009, 04:49 AM

Try removing and re-installing the battery. Probably won't help.

**abailey362** · 11-03-2009, 06:29 AM

how old is it?
did you have an extended service plan on it? I know the one we sell covers damage from handling

**TGO David** · 11-03-2009, 06:31 AM

Sending it back to Nikon is your best bet. Their customer service centers are similar to Canon's in that they are usually quick to address issues like this and give you an estimate for repair. Too many pro photogs out there use Nikon gear for them to drag their feet along and not respond quickly.

**jeremy155rr** · 11-03-2009, 09:06 AM

tried the battery thing, also charged it. my guess is some sort of contact is loose or broke under the on/off switch, best i can tell thats close to where it landed...right on top of it! I dpnt think i have any kind of service plan, at least i didnt see anything on the receipt.

**Kegger** · 11-03-2009, 09:08 AM

Did you fill out and mail in the warranty card?

You have a year of coverage from the purchase date should anything happen. Call Nikon's CS and see what they can do for ya.

**Kelemvor** · 11-03-2009, 09:32 AM

Yeah, whatever you do, don't open it up and try to fix it. You will fail at whatever goal you set forth with. If you've ever seen the inside of a digital camera, it's like 25 computers crammed into the space inside. Also, it will void your warranty.

**gnmwilliams** · 11-03-2009, 10:08 AM

Sadly most manufacturer's warranties will not cover physical damage. However, if you don't want to send it to Nikon you could try to take it to a Wolf Camera if you have one close. The problem with DSLR's is that there are so many parts that it's difficult to quickly locate the problem which causes the delays in repair turn around time. Nikons are great cameras but unfortunately, as is the case with many electronic devices, the cost of repairs can quickly equal or exceed the cost of replacement depending on the problem.

**VERO1** · 11-03-2009, 07:14 PM

You're welcome to sleep on my couch!

It will probably be more peaceful than your house for a while!

Good Luck!

**strickj** · 11-03-2009, 07:30 PM

This is easy.
Just follow these 5 simple steps!

Buy new camera.

Take before pics.

Tell wife you broke her 600 dollar camera.

Take after pics of body injuries.

Post said pics here.

11-03-2009, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
jeremy155rr TGO Member Joined: May 2009 Where: Greenback, Tennessee Age: 28 Posts: 69	photography...well camera (d60) help? I'm in a little hot water here, while on an outing my wifes d60 fell out of the car onto the ground while under my care it has no visible damage to it what-so-ever but will not turn on... everyone has said it just has to be sent back to nikon, could take forever and they could charge out the wazoo. any suggestions? __________________ Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice!

11-03-2009, 04:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Raoul TGO Member Joined: Mar 2009 Where: Tri-Cities Age: 54 Posts: 379	Try removing and re-installing the battery. Probably won't help. __________________ “Life is a near death experience.” Dr. John

11-03-2009, 06:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
abailey362 must...shoot...something Joined: May 2007 Where: tha A T L Age: 28 Posts: 1,229	how old is it? did you have an extended service plan on it? I know the one we sell covers damage from handling __________________ NRA member and EBR proponent

11-03-2009, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
TGO David High Drag, Low Speed Administrator Joined: Jan 2007 Where: Rutherford Co. Age: 37 Posts: 8,531 Blog Entries: 1	Sending it back to Nikon is your best bet. Their customer service centers are similar to Canon's in that they are usually quick to address issues like this and give you an estimate for repair. Too many pro photogs out there use Nikon gear for them to drag their feet along and not respond quickly. __________________ The right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Please do not PM me with support issues. Ask for help in the Feedback and Support Forum. Thanks!

11-03-2009, 09:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
jeremy155rr TGO Member Joined: May 2009 Where: Greenback, Tennessee Age: 28 Posts: 69	tried the battery thing, also charged it. my guess is some sort of contact is loose or broke under the on/off switch, best i can tell thats close to where it landed...right on top of it! I dpnt think i have any kind of service plan, at least i didnt see anything on the receipt. __________________ Anything worth shooting is worth shooting twice!

11-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kegger TGO Member Joined: Mar 2008 Where: Franklin, TN Age: 23 Posts: 270	Did you fill out and mail in the warranty card? You have a year of coverage from the purchase date should anything happen. Call Nikon's CS and see what they can do for ya.

11-03-2009, 09:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kelemvor TGO Member Joined: Jul 2009 Where: Nashville, TN Age: 23 Posts: 222	Yeah, whatever you do, don't open it up and try to fix it. You will fail at whatever goal you set forth with. If you've ever seen the inside of a digital camera, it's like 25 computers crammed into the space inside. Also, it will void your warranty. __________________ Government = 1/Freedom

11-03-2009, 10:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
gnmwilliams TGO Freshman Joined: Oct 2009 Where: Oak Ridge, TN Age: 26 Posts: 31	Sadly most manufacturer's warranties will not cover physical damage. However, if you don't want to send it to Nikon you could try to take it to a Wolf Camera if you have one close. The problem with DSLR's is that there are so many parts that it's difficult to quickly locate the problem which causes the delays in repair turn around time. Nikons are great cameras but unfortunately, as is the case with many electronic devices, the cost of repairs can quickly equal or exceed the cost of replacement depending on the problem. __________________ Глупые Смертные

11-03-2009, 07:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
VERO1 TGO Senior Member Joined: Oct 2007 Where: Jeff City Posts: 614	You're welcome to sleep on my couch! It will probably be more peaceful than your house for a while! Good Luck!

11-03-2009, 07:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
strickj ...waiting Moderator Joined: Nov 2007 Where: chattanooga Age: 26 Posts: 5,966	This is easy. Just follow these 5 simple steps! Buy new camera. Take before pics. Tell wife you broke her 600 dollar camera. Take after pics of body injuries. Post said pics here. __________________ "you appear intelligent, but when you open your mouth the effect is spoiled"--What Planet Are You From

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